Creative Coding for Teens
An accessible first step for younger learners exploring technology through creativity and teamwork.
- Starts 6 Jul 2026 · 8 weeks
- 3 hours a week
- GH₵ 300.00
Overview
A youth-friendly route into problem solving, design confidence, and digital expression through guided projects.
Category
Emerging Tech
Topics
Creative coding; Teamwork; Problem solving
Skills and tools
- Scratch
- Block-based coding
- Logic and sequencing
- Loops and events
- Simple animation and games
- Teamwork
- Introduction to Python
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain how programs follow instructions in sequence
- Use loops, events and conditions to make things happen
- Create animations and interactive games in Scratch
- Work in a team to plan, build and test a project
- Write a first simple program in Python
Who it’s for
Teenagers aged 12 to 17 who are curious about technology, games and making things, with or without any coding experience.
Before you start
- Aged 12 to 17
- No coding experience needed
What you’ll need
- Computers are provided at our lab
- Parent or guardian consent
- About 3 hours a week (one Saturday session)
Syllabus
5 modules · 24 hours of guided learning
Module 1Welcome to coding3 h
How computers follow instructions.
Topics
- What code is
- Scratch tour
- Sequences
You’ll produce: A moving character
Module 2Animation6 h
Bringing characters to life.
Topics
- Costumes and backdrops
- Loops
- Timing
You’ll produce: Animated story
Module 3Games6 h
Making things interactive.
Topics
- Events and keyboard controls
- Conditions
- Scores and variables
You’ll produce: Interactive game
Module 4Team project6 h
Designing and building together.
Topics
- Planning a game
- Sharing work
- Testing
You’ll produce: Team game
Module 5First steps in Python3 h
From blocks to text.
Topics
- print and input
- Simple loops
You’ll produce: A first Python program
Projects
Work you build during the course and keep for your portfolio.
Animated story
A short animated story built in Scratch.
Interactive game
A game with scores, levels and sounds.
Team showcase game
A game designed and built as a team, presented to families.
How you’ll learn
Saturday sessions
a weekly session in our lab, with computers provided.
Make things
every session ends with something you made.
Teams
you design and build your final game in a small team.
Assessment
No exams. Learners are assessed on the projects they make each week and the game they present at the showcase.
Certificate
A certificate of completion, presented at the showcase in front of families, for attending at least 6 of the 8 sessions.
Where it can lead
- A head start for school computing
- Next step: Front-End Web Development or Python when older
- Future careers in software, games and design
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need a computer?
No. Computers are provided in our lab.
What does the fee cover?
Sessions, lab use and materials. Ask us about support if the fee stands in the way.
Is it safe?
Sessions are supervised by trained facilitators, and parents and guardians are welcome at the showcase.