An After-School Program Teaches Teens

After-school programs for teens are a great way to learn new skills and explore interests.

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[{"selector":"#anim-40c5ff7c-17b0-41e5-915e-2965059b0d79 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Game design aspects covered include storyboarding, character development, and level design.

[{"selector":"#anim-c66c3148-e516-4b78-bcd6-a66a34e85503 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.248458452477472%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Various after-school programs are available, allowing teens to choose based on their interests and schedule.

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[{"selector":"#anim-d811b684-4fec-4cf5-974d-0d63e89e7b3b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.21264928838952%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Scratch Jr, a programming language, teaches kids to program by creating interactive stories and games.

[{"selector":"#anim-c06d292d-2bbb-441d-b4f6-64554d8a474f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Java for beginners helps kids understand basic coding concepts, especially in the context of video games.

[{"selector":"#anim-34834395-1997-4edf-a639-ae3e7b3e5b1d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Python is highlighted as a kid-friendly programming language for experimenting with code snippets.