Virtual
Ages 10-13
Join MODA for a virtual studio and build a beach sports game in Scratch featuring a summer activity.
In this virtual studio, young designers will learn how to create interactive games using Scratch. They will design a beach sport, characters and obstacles. They’ll also build a short playable scene. Students will use block based coding to add movement, scoring, collision checks, or speed changes. At the end of the studio, students can share their work and receive feedback in a supportive environment.
In this Afterschool Studio, we’ll:
Design characters, beach settings, and basic obstacles
Use Scratch to build a short interactive sports scene
Introduce foundational coding concepts using Scratch
Strengthen logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Encourage creativity through visual design and storytelling in gameplay
Provide a space to share and provide constructive feedback
Practice collaboration, inclusivity, creative courage, imaginative problem-solving, storytelling, and critical thinking
Tech Needs:
A computer
Zoom
Scratch account (it’s free!)
Registration Fee: Registration for this Afterschool Studio is free, but space is limited — save your young designer’s seat by clicking the link below!
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Ellen Gadberry is a community arts educator and practicing artist with degrees in education and media from Oglethorpe University and Georgia State University. Her work emphasizes creative expression, storytelling, and hands-on making, with a strong focus on using creativity as a tool for engagement, reflection, and connection. She has designed and facilitated arts-based curriculum and social-emotional learning programs for churches and community nonprofits, including Paint Love in Atlanta and Paradise Gardens in Summerville, Georgia. Ellen brings this thoughtful, community-centered approach to her role as an Educator at MODA.
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This event is virtual and will be held over Zoom; participants will receive a link prior to the start of the workshop. If you do not see the link in your inbox, please email education@museumofdesign.org.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants (if applicable). If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email leslie@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.