Critter Coding | Grades 2-3

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Van Andel Institute for EducationGrand Rapids, MI
Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23  •  1 PM-3:30 PM
Overview

4-day Camp For Students Entering Grades 2-3 in Fall 2026

Embark on an unforgettable adventure where creativity, nature, and technology meet! Campers will unleash their coding skills while exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom. Through hands-on projects, we'll dive into animal senses, adaptations, and survival strategies—all while discovering how to bring these concepts to life with code. This camp is perfect for young explorers eager to combine their love for animals and technology in exciting new ways.

Guided Activities

  • Create an interactive digital pet.
  • Meet and handle our resident animals!
  • Learn basic coding concepts like: inputs, outputs, and sequencing
  • Design a personalized animal and program its senses to respond to the environment.



Refund Policy:

  • Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp.
  • Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp.
  • EventBrite fees are nonrefundable.

4-day Camp For Students Entering Grades 2-3 in Fall 2026

Embark on an unforgettable adventure where creativity, nature, and technology meet! Campers will unleash their coding skills while exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom. Through hands-on projects, we'll dive into animal senses, adaptations, and survival strategies—all while discovering how to bring these concepts to life with code. This camp is perfect for young explorers eager to combine their love for animals and technology in exciting new ways.

Guided Activities

  • Create an interactive digital pet.
  • Meet and handle our resident animals!
  • Learn basic coding concepts like: inputs, outputs, and sequencing
  • Design a personalized animal and program its senses to respond to the environment.



Refund Policy:

  • Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp.
  • Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp.
  • EventBrite fees are nonrefundable.

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Highlights

  • 3 days 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Van Andel Institute for Education

216 Division Avenue North

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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