๐ŸŽฎ Code Ninjas Camp

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โฐ Your Day
8:00
30 min
๐Ÿ”ง
Set-Up
  • Log into your Sensei Live account
  • Open the Camp Planner, click your camp curriculum for the week
  • Review the Sensei Guide & PowerPoint
  • Collect materials needed for today
  • Cast your screen to the board BEFORE kids arrive
  • Print the roster from your center's Slack channel
  • Print QR codes, cut them, tape one to the front desk near sign-in
๐Ÿ“Ž Sign in to Padlet with Google: codeninjassmyrna@gmail.com (password in center's login sheet, Misc tab)
8:30
15 min
๐Ÿ‘‹
Drop-Offs
  • Print roster from Slack, check in each student
  • Parents are NOT allowed to stay
  • If child is not registered, message the Admin Slack channel
โš ๏ธ No tablets or computers out yet. This is your time to connect with the kids socially and learn their personalities. This helps you create teams later!
9:00
20-30m
๐Ÿ’ป
Create (Ages 8+) & Juniors (Ages 5-7)
Cast: Sensei Live (check the planner for your center's Camp Week)

Create (Ages 8+):

  • Coach students to use the microphone for spelling/typing
  • Teach "Windows key + H" for voice typing (hold both down)

Juniors (Ages 5-7):

  • Start JRs in the lobby for movement (keeps noise down for Create group)
  • Second Sensei or admin: set up laptops with Padlet open
  • Start with mouse skills games, then the lesson
  • Dismiss 2-3 at a time to the dojo (positive behavior reinforcement)
  • Use Scratch JR app on tablets/computers (web browser as backup)
๐Ÿ“ธ Take pictures and quick videos! Add them to your center's Padlet link.
9:30
60 min
๐ŸŽฏ
Guided Instruction & Activities
  • Lead from the board
  • Assign leaders (JR Senseis)
  • Create teams and let them name themselves
10:00
15 min
๐ŸŽ
JR Snack Break
  • Dismiss for breaks individually or by teams (NOT as a group)
  • Give a small amount of sanitizer to each student
  • Students choose snack from their lunch bag
๐Ÿšซ NO NUTS. Check snack bags before giving a snack!
๐Ÿ“บ Play curriculum videos or Netflix (Logan's account) during snack if needed. Complete projects after snack.
10:15
15 min
๐ŸŽ
Create Snack Break
  • Dismiss individually or by teams (NOT as a group line)
  • Give sanitizer to each student
  • Snack from lunch bag, NO NUTS
๐Ÿ“บ Netflix (Logan's account) or curriculum videos during snack. Complete projects after.
11:30
Pickup
๐Ÿ“ฆ
Half-Day Pickup
  • Half-day campers get picked up
  • Save/Share projects to Padlet
  • Print Padlet sheets and share with parents
11:30
30 min
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
JR Lunch
  • Encourage bathroom use BEFORE dismissing for lunch (avoid accidents)
  • No computers/tablets in the lobby during lunch
  • Pick a non-scary, age-appropriate Netflix/Disney show (Logan's account)
  • Kids can return to dojo for free time until 12:30 after eating
  • Weather permitting: break outside with toys, balls, etc.
  • Inside: robots, Snap Circuits, board games
  • Can continue their project or play Minecraft/Roblox with campers
๐Ÿ“‹ Minecraft/Roblox logins are in the Sensei Folder under Misc for your center
12:00
30 min
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Create Lunch
  • Encourage bathroom use before dismissing
  • Everyone must take a break and leave the dojo
  • No computers/tablets in lobby
  • Non-scary Netflix/Disney show (Logan's account)
  • Free time in dojo until 1pm after eating main lunch
  • Weather permitting: outside break with toys, balls
  • Inside: robots, Snap Circuits, board games
  • Continue project or play Minecraft/Roblox with campers
12:30
Drop-off
๐Ÿ‘‹
Half-Day Drop-Off
  • Sign in new campers
  • Introduce them to the Senseis
  • Guide introductions to fellow campers
  • Place them in a team
12:45
2h 45m
๐ŸŽฏ
PM Guided Instruction
Open PowerPoint Presentations for the PM session. Check the planner!
  • Create: Sensei Live (check planner for your center's Camp Week)
  • JR: Sensei Live (check planner for your center's Camp Week)
๐Ÿ“ธ Take pictures and videos! Add to your center's Padlet.
2:00
10 min
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JR Snack Break
  • Coders earn free time after projects are saved on Padlet
  • Minecraft Education mini-lesson allowed
๐Ÿšซ No Roblox for younger children (JRs)
2:10
10 min
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Create Snack
  • Coders earn free time after projects are saved on Padlet
3:30
Dismiss
๐Ÿšช
Dismissal
  • Send projects home, but KEEP our devices
  • The Sensei who led the lesson creates a summary video
  • Share summary video on Padlet for parents
  • Share the Padlet QR cut-out sheet with parents
  • Leave notes in the Slack wrap-up for tomorrow
3:30
15 min
๐Ÿงน
Clean & Wrap-Up
  • Clean bathrooms
  • Take out trash
  • Sanitize surfaces
  • Leave computers on the Create side out for the week
  • Wrap up as a team
3:30
30 min
๐ŸŽฎ
Aftercare
  • Take students to lobby for snack
  • Watch educational video (Mark Rober, Minecraft building)
  • Encourage bathroom use
  • Enjoy Nex Playground
4:00
1 hour
๐Ÿค–
Club Curriculum
  • Choose from 3D Printing, Robotics, AI, Minecraft, or Roblox
  • Base it on student interest
5:00
1 hour
็š„่‡ช็”ฑ
Free Time (Members Code)
  • Members code for 1 hour
  • Enjoy another break with Nex Playground
๐Ÿ“ธ Your Padlet
๐Ÿ“ธ Select your center above to get your Padlet link
๐ŸŽฎ Break Games (Earn Free Time First!)
๐Ÿง’ Junior Games Only
๐Ÿšซ No Roblox for JRs. They must earn Minecraft free time first.
๐Ÿ“‹ Important Policies

๐Ÿ’™ Behavior Coaching

Praise often! No warnings. Share expectations, give consequences with a "think about it moment" in the lobby/sensory room.

Set timer for student's age. Let them sit in silence or with soundscape (Cat Trumpet on YouTube, aquarium turtles/jellyfish, or Minecraft aquarium/rain).

After timer: talk about what led them out. Coach through it. Use Dr. Love's reflective listening. Let them know they were heard. Remind them they're not "bad or wrong" - you're their coach helping them win! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿšซ Policy: Hitting

Report to Center Directors AND call Mrs. Cato immediately.

๐Ÿ“ž 678-363-3477

๐Ÿ  Policy: Child Wants to Go Home

Report to Center Director. Ask why and listen. Offer alternative activity. Allow rest (no tech - can color, play board game, Lego, STEM). Call Mrs. Cato BEFORE calling parents.

๐Ÿ“ž 678-363-3477

๐Ÿง˜ Relaxation Videos (After Breaks)

Bubble Bounce! Mindfulness for Children

Bubble Breathing Exercise

โ›๏ธ Minecraft Backup

Use this if the main Minecraft app isn't working. JRs must earn free time first.

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