Reported by Eric Huang
From June 29 to July 3, 2026, Eric and Xiao successfully led a five‑day Scratch Summer Camp designed to introduce students to foundational programming concepts through hands‑on project creation. Arjun supported the camp each day as a teaching assistant. Sessions began at 3:30 PM and lasted about an hour and a half, followed by an extended Q&A period that provided individualized guidance for students who needed additional help. Throughout the week, Eric and Xiao also dedicated extra hours outside of class to review and correct homework, answer student questions, troubleshoot project issues, and support students in developing their personal Scratch creations.
Day 4 — Level Design and Project Structuring (July 2)
Students learned how to create multiple levels within their Scratch project, including transitions, difficulty adjustments, and scene management. Eric guided the class through designing level layouts and connecting them with event triggers. Xiao and Arjun assisted students in organizing their scripts, managing variables, and ensuring smooth level progression. By the end of the session, most students had completed at least one fully functional level and were preparing to integrate additional features.
Volunteer Hours:
Eric Huang: 3 hours
Xiao Mao: 3 hours
Arjun Rammohan: 1.5 hours
