2025-09-20 –, Space 4
In this hands-on session, young coders will create their own text-based adventure game using Python. They'll learn basic coding concepts while using their creativity to build interactive stories with fun twists and turns.
Let’s make coding fun, creative, and a little bit magical! In this workshop, we’ll help kids aged 8–16 bring their imaginations to life by building their very own “choose-your-own-adventure” game using Python.
They’ll learn just a few simple coding concepts — like print(), input(), and if/else — and use them to write interactive stories where they control what happens next. Will the player save a lost puppy? Escape from a jungle? Solve a spooky mystery? It’s all up to them!
We’ll kick off with a quick intro to Python and walk through a short example together to show how code can shape a story. Then it’s time to get creative: each young coder will follow a guided template to start building their own adventure. They’ll write dialogue, invent characters, and decide what choices the player can make — with plenty of time to personalize, experiment, and have fun.
This session is all about making code feel exciting and approachable. There’s no need for any prior programming experience — just a curious mind and a willingness to try. Whether it’s their first time coding or they’ve dabbled before, everyone will leave with something cool they made themselves.
Here’s how we’ll break down the 45-minute session:
10 mins – Friendly intro to Python
10 mins – Live demo of a short adventure game
20 mins – Guided coding time (build your own story)
5 mins – Share, test, and celebrate what we made!
We’ll be using Replit or another easy-to-access online coding tool, so kids can focus on creating without needing to install anything. The session will be relaxed, supportive, and inclusive — and of course, a lot of fun.
By the end, every child will have built something unique and playable — and hopefully, walk away feeling like a real developer with a game they can be proud of!
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I'm a Systems Engineering student from Nigeria, passionate about empowering the next generation through tech. As a proud African woman in STEM, I enjoy making coding fun, creative, and accessible—especially for kids and beginners. I’ve taught Python in workshops, earned tech scholarships, and love blending innovation with storytelling to inspire young minds.