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Video Game Basics with RoboMasterminds

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Video Game Basics

with RoboMasterminds

2026-03-23 18:00:00 2026-03-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Video Game Basics La Plata Branch -

Monday, March 23
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 18:00:00 2026-03-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Video Game Basics Discover how to program your own video games in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-5! La Plata Branch -

Discover how to program your own video games in this three-week course designed for students in grades 3-5!

Ever wanted to make your own video game? Come explore the basics of Scratch coding while creating a fun chase game! In this program, you'll design characters, make them move, and see your ideas turn into a super cool game you can play and share with your friends and family!

This is a series registration program: register once for the first session and you’ll automatically be signed up for all three weeks. Please register each child who will be attending separately. This program is intended for children ages 8-11.

If you have questions, please contact the La Plata Branch at 301-934-9001 or email laplataref@ccplonline.org.


Funded by the National Defense Education Program, RoboMasterminds is a new after-school, summer, and internship program for students ages 8-18 and college undergraduates that builds age-appropriate technical skills in robotics, programming, and engineering. Developed jointly by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and the Energetics Technology Center, RoboMasterminds includes STEM activities, workshops, and internships. Click here to learn more.

          

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Workforce Development | STEM | Special Presenter |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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