🗺️ What You’ll Do:

Jump into the exciting world of coding with CodeCombat, an adventure-based platform where you’ll learn to code by playing real games! From commanding powerful heroes to solving puzzles, breaking chests, and discovering treasures, you’ll transform playtime into powerful programming skills. Designed for explorers aged 5 and above, this self-paced course is packed with challenges that are both fun and educational. No matter your experience, you’ll quickly find yourself conquering code and completing epic quests!

📅 Each week you will:

• Complete epic coding quests in a fun, gamified environment.
• Solve exciting puzzles and challenges to unlock new levels.
• Learn coding commands and use them immediately in-game.
• Control your character, find hidden treasures, and team up with allies.
• Progress at your own pace with increasingly exciting coding challenges.
• Celebrate special in-game achievements and awards as you level up your skills.

📚 Concepts Encountered:

• Basic to intermediate programming concepts (loops, conditionals, variables, events).
• Logical problem-solving skills through puzzles and adventures.
• Debugging skills by identifying and correcting mistakes in code.
• Computational thinking to break down problems step-by-step.
• Real-world coding practices, taught through playful exploration and immediate feedback.
• Improved typing, syntax awareness, and digital literacy.

🎒 What You’ll Need:

• Reliable internet connection.
• A desktop computer or laptop (PC, Mac, or Chromebook).
• Basic reading skills (recommended for ages 5+).
• Curiosity and a willingness to explore, make mistakes, and have fun!
• You will receive a link to join the Recess Code World via email after registration.

A bit about Sammy: Sammy is a passionate senior software engineer with over 4 years of professional experience working in dynamic startups and mid-sized tech companies. Holding a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Sammy has turned his passion for coding into a rewarding teaching journey, guiding young learners through programming adventures since 2019. With over 50 students ages 10 and up having benefited from his fun and engaging teaching style, Sammy thrives on making coding accessible and exciting. When he’s not empowering the next generation of coders, Sammy enjoys playing chess, watching Formula 1 races, and playing immersive video games.