Welcome to Coding Club

Heard of Python before? In Coding Club, you’ll use this powerful language to create your own art, animations, games, and more! No experience needed! Learn to code, have fun, and make new friends along the way.

This is a great chance to pick up real-world skills while having a blast and connecting with other students who love to create and explore technology.

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Coding Club Information

Required: A laptop or mobile device capable of running an online coding platform, plus basic typing and computer navigation skills.

The Coding Club runs from October 16 to December 18, 2026, on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, for students in Grades 6 - 12, and takes place in Room 10 at Unionville Alliance Church. Pickup will be at the Youth Room Portable.

Optional: Pizza dinner is available for all weeks at a cost of $70.

Meet the Instructors

All of our instructors are volunteers, passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed.

Shirley HuiCancer Bioinformatics

Kevin LeungRobotics and Automation

Kyle AlvaresSoftware Developer

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Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to Python and CodingOct 16 — Get started with Python and your first program.Week 2: Data TypesOct 23 — Learn strings, numbers, and booleans.Week 3: VariablesOct 30 — Store and use values in your programs.Week 4: FunctionsNov 6 — Write reusable blocks of code.Week 5: ListsNov 13 — Work with collections of items.Week 6: LoopsNov 20 — Repeat code with for and while loops.Week 7: Conditional StatementsNov 27 — Make decisions with if, elif, and else.Week 8: OperatorsDec 4 — Use math, comparison, and logical operators.Week 9: User InputDec 11 — Get information from the user.Week 10: ChallengesDec 18 — Test what you know by solving these challenges.

Raspberry Pi Setup

At Coding Club, you’ll learn to code using a variety of free, beginner-friendly tools. One of these is the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Code Editor, where you can program in Python, HTML, and CSS while completing exciting projects from the Raspberry Pi Projects site.

To save your projects, you’ll need a Raspberry Pi Foundation account.

If you’re 13 or older, you can create your own account.
If you’re under 13, ask a parent or guardian to set one up with you.

Raspberry Pi Organization

Access the editor without logging in:

Python Editor

How to Create Your Account

Go to projects.raspberrypi.org .
Click Log in in the top right corner.
On the login screen, click Create one (bottom of the box).
Select Under 13, if applicable.
Enter your parent’s email and create a username for your child (avoid using their real name).
Complete the remaining fields and note the username and password.
Verify the account using the email sent to the address provided.

Code of Conduct

Be kind and respectful

Treat everyone with kindness in your words, actions, and body language. Listen when others are speaking, avoid interrupting, and help create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Use devices only for club activities

Keep phones, tablets, and other devices put away unless they’re needed for a club project. This helps everyone stay focused and shows respect for the leaders and your peers.

Stay on approved websites

Only use websites related to Coding Club activities or instructions. Staying on approved sites keeps everyone safe and focused on creativity and learning together.

By following these guidelines, we can make Coding Club a fun, respectful, and creative space for everyone.

Helpful Tips

Bring your laptop fully charged so you’re ready to code right away.
Arrive a few minutes before 5:00 PM so we can start on time.
Review concepts from the previous week before class to stay confident and keep up.
Ask questions, that’s how we learn best!

Questions?

For more details, visit the UAC Home > Coding Club page.
Questions? Contact Justin Hsu at justinh@uachome.org or call 905‑477‑1554.

Justin HsuOrganizer, Pastor of Youth & Young Adult Discipleship