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Advanced Programming Topics for Students and Educators
The Code Clinic offers free one to two-hour classes on advanced topics that are most suitable for student who proficient programmers ( at the level of AP Computer Science A or beyond ) and are looking for a new challenge and for CS instructors who want to teach more advanced skills. We will be exploring a wide range of topics such as Neural Networks, Using Github, Docker containers, using CMake in C++, and other computing skills
Upcoming events
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🤖Robot Drivers: Your First Coding Mission
Location not specified yetThis Event is Tailored to kids in grades 8-12
What if your child could tell a robot exactly what to do, and watch it follow their commands? In this hands-on introductory workshop, students will step into the world of robotics and programming using FTC SIM, a free game-based simulator developed by FIRST Robotics Canada.
What They'll Learn: Students will control a virtual robot using keyboard commands and program it with drag-and-drop block coding to move, turn, and navigate through challenges. No prior coding experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to problem-solve. By the end of the hour, every student will have completed their first robot mission.
Why This Matters: Learning to code builds more than tech skills. It strengthens logical thinking, persistence, and creativity. Students learn to break big problems into smaller steps, test their ideas, and iterate when things don't work the first time, skills that transfer far beyond the screen.What to Expect:
- Guided instruction with time for hands-on exploration
- A fun puzzle challenge to apply what they've learned
- A supportive environment where mistakes are part of the process
What to Bring: Just your student! We'll provide computers. You are welcome to bring your computer as well.
Learn more about FTC SIM: https://ftcsim.org1 attendee
🤖Build Your First Robot Brain - Intro to Raspberry Pi
Location not specified yetThis event is tailored to students in grades 6-12. A Github account is necessary to participate.
Give your student a head start in tech! In this free, beginner-friendly class, kids will get hands-on with Raspberry Pi, the mini computer used in classrooms and maker spaces worldwide.
In just one hour, students will:- Discover what a Raspberry Pi is and how it powers real robots
- Write their first Python program that simulates how a robot "thinks"
- Build confidence with coding in a fun, low-pressure environment
What they'll create: Students will write a simple program that makes decisions like a real robot. They'll test their code by typing in different scenarios—like "obstacle" or "clear path"—and watch the robot respond with decisions like "turning left" or "moving forward." It's a first look at the logic that drives autonomous robots, and they'll see it react in real time to their inputs.
In-person session. Computers and Raspberry Pis provided.
This class is part of a series introducing students to robotics fundamentals, perfect for students interested in joining an FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) robotics team. Getting comfortable with coding and hardware early gives students a real advantage when competition season begins.
Bring your own computer if you prefer - you will need to be logged into a Github account.
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Past events
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