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Our coding classes differ from the traditional coding camp or class. We value creating joy while learning and strive to create intrinsic motivation to learn.
Our coding classes differ from the traditional coding camp or class. We value creating joy while learning and strive to create intrinsic motivation to learn.
Curriculum: We create engaging coding challenges that engage students and help them track their progress. These challenges are meant to inspire creativity within their projects rather than expecting all students to create the same projects.
Guidance: Experienced coding teachers will support and guide the process of creation. We allow students to make and fix mistakes.
Environment: Coding with peers creates a fun environment where students can learn and inspire one another! It's common that students feel inspired to build a similar project as their friends with their own twist.
To register, please visit Piedmont Recreation's sign-up page.
To register, please visit Piedmont Recreation's sign-up page.
K-3rd Grade
K-3rd Grade
Creative Coding
Creative Coding
In-person @ Piedmont Recreation Dept
In-person @ Piedmont Recreation Dept
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Class Size: 14 students max
Schedule: Every Thursday for 7 weeks (Sept 4 - Oct 16)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm (60 min)
Materials: iPads will be available for the class ($20 for 7 weeks)
Course + Materials:
Residents: $333 + $20
Non-residents: $363 + $20
Registration and payment is made through Piedmont Rec.
3rd-5th Grade
3rd-5th Grade
OctoStudio & SCRATCH Creative Coding
OctoStudio & SCRATCH Creative Coding
In-person @ Piedmont Recreation Dept
In-person @ Piedmont Recreation Dept
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Class Size: 14 students max
Schedule: Every Thursday for 7 weeks (Sept 4 - Oct 16)
Time: 4:30-3:30pm (60 min)
Materials: Chromebooks & iPads will be available for the class ($20 for 7 weeks)
Course + Materials:
Residents: $333 + $20
Non-residents: $363 + $20
Registration and payment is made through Piedmont Rec.
More About the Creative Coding Class
More About the Creative Coding Class
Course Logistics
No coding experience needed
All materials and tech provided for class
Coding Focuses
Introduction to coding blocks
Incorporate iPad/Phone sensors
Introduction to animation
Literacy & Math Focuses
Literacy
Writing & Storytelling
Math
Geometry (angles, coordinate plane)
Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
AI Playground (ages 9-12)
AI Playground (ages 9-12)
In-person @ Piedmont Middle School
In-person @ Piedmont Middle School
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Taught By Urina Kim & Ravi Kawade
Class Size: 12 students max
Schedule: Every Wednesday for 8 weeks (Sept 3 - Oct 22)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm (60 min)
Experience: No coding experience required!
Materials: Chromebooks ($20 for 8 weeks)
Course + Materials:
Residents: $375 + $20
Non-residents: $405 + $20
Registration and payment is made through Piedmont Rec.
AI Playground is a Stanford-founded platform developed by Jerry Shan as part of his Masters project for the Graduate School of Education.
More About the AI Playground & Course Outline
More About the AI Playground & Course Outline
AI Playground introduces upper elementary students to the exciting world of artificial intelligence through a fun, visual, and hands-on learning experience—no coding required! In this interactive course, students use a colorful, flow-based programming platform (designed by Stanford grad students) to build real AI models by simply connecting blocks. Students will help Synthia, a friendly AI assistant, learn new skills to solve playful, age-appropriate challenges. Kids can build their own projects, using built-in data tools to teach Synthia. With engaging lessons and creative freedom, AI Playground makes complex technology easy to understand—and fun to explore—for young learners.
General Course Outline
*subject to change based on progression
Week 1- Intro to AI & Big Ideas
What is AI?
Introduction to AI Playground
Week 2 - Generative AI & Creativity
Make your own AI-generated art, music, and writing with AI Playground
Week 3 - Building with AI
Intro to visual coding with AI blocks
How does the AI "think" through games?
Week 4 - AI & the Real World Project Part 1
Brainstorm, plan, and sketch how the AI might solve a real-world problem
Week 5 - AI & the Real World Project Part 2
Build your AI tool that solves a real-world problem
Week 6 - Prototyping & Feedback
Try out your AI tool with peers and teachers
Gather feedback
Week 7 - Refine & Build
Refine your tool based on feedback
Create a short presentation for final week
Week 8 - Demo Day
Final touches and presentations
Parents and families are invited to come early to see what the kids created!
Email (sfhaklearning@gmail.com) or
Call/Text (650)260-8293 to discuss more!
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