Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day, and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.
July 21-24, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 11-14, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster, this course will teach you the basics to get started! Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students develop game-play skills, compete in tournaments, learn how to produce commentary, and use professional streaming software. Throughout the class, lessons will emphasize the importance of practicing online safety. Student recordings will not be broadcast publicly and are only available on a password-protected website to share with friends, family, and fellow students. Ages 10-15.
August 18-21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 25-28, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program, and their work can be saved on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Ages 10-15.
July 7-10, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 14-17, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend