AI and Scratch Coding Camp

This camp introduces students to coding and Artificial Intelligence using Scratch, a visual and beginner-friendly programming platform. Over five days, learners explore how computers understand voice, movement, and patterns while creating interactive, AI-powered projects under mentor guidance. Each session blends creativity and logic, helping students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and foundational AI awareness.

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Understand Scratch coding fundamentals including events, sequences, loops, and conditions

Discover how computers recognize voice, motion, and basic patterns

Use microphone and webcam inputs to build interactive applications

Apply creativity and logic to design AI-enabled projects

Receive real-time feedback and build confidence through hands-on learning

5-Day Learning Journey

Day 1: Introduction to Scratch and First Game

Explore the Scratch interface, learn basic blocks, and create the first animation or mini-game

Project: Cat Chase Game

Skills: Events, loops, movement, game logic

Day 2: Voice Recognition and Talking Programs

Use AI extensions to make projects respond to voice commands

Project: Talking Robot

Skills: Speech recognition and AI event handling

Day 3: Facial and Emotion Detection

Integrate webcam-based recognition to drive on-screen reactions

Project: Emotion Detector

Skills: Webcam input, sensing, animation control

Day 4: Motion-Based Game Interaction

Use body movement to control characters and gameplay outcomes

Project: Catch the Fruit

Skills: Motion sensing, scoring, interactivity

Day 5: Final AI Creator Challenge

Design and present a custom AI-powered project using all learned concepts

Project options: AI Artist, AI Storyteller

Skills: Variables, conditions, AI logic, project design

This camp builds a strong foundation for future learning in AI, coding, and game development while keeping learning engaging, interactive, and project-focused.