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Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the Windows OS only. No refunds 7 days prior to class program. Returning students can create more advanced start date. projects that build on previous years. REQUIREMENTS: Compatible with Windows OS only. No refunds 7 days TO REGISTER: https://blackrocket.com/online/roc/ prior to class start date. Ages 8-11 Black Rocket Staff $185 $159 TO REGISTER: https://blackrocket.com/online/roc/ 6/15-6/19 M-F 12:30-3:30 pm 5 Sessions Ages 8-11 Black Rocket Staff $185 $149 Ages 11-14 Black Rocket Staff $185 $159 6/15-6/19 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 5 Sessions 6/15-6/19 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 5 Sessions Ages 11-14 Black Rocket Staff $185 $149 6/15-6/19 M-F 12:30-3:30 pm 5 Sessions WEEK STARTING JUNE 22 Python Programmers Make Your First Video Game! (Ages 8-14) Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing (Ages 8-14) If you love playing video games, this is the programming language favored by Google, NASA, camp for you! 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