Local teens have opportunity to learn Java, HTML and other coding languages

Tarrytown, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/29/2017 -- Middle and high school students in the Hudson Valley will have the opportunity to learn some of the most widely used programming languages this summer with two camps offered by Think Space Studio.

The summer camps, located in Tarrytown, include courses on both Java and a combination of JavaScript, CSS and HTML. Both camps run from the end of July to the beginning of August. Students will learn from highly experienced computer programming professionals while creating interactive content of their own.

"Through these summer camps, we are offering young people the opportunity to learn important 21st century skills that will help them be successful in both school and life," said Steven Grosmark, founder of Think Space Studio. "No previous experience in coding is required. We simply aim to help students learn different types of code and use their creativity as they acquire a valuable new skill."

Think Space Studio's introductory Java camp introduces students to the Java language, which has been used to create mobile apps, dynamic websites and even the best-selling game Minecraft. The camp covers many of the topics in Think Space Studio's regular two-part introductory Java course. Students will work on a variety of projects, including looped shapes and matrix arrays. By the end of the camp, students will be able to create their own games, such as re-created versions of classics like Space Invaders or Asteroids.

Students engaged in Think Space Studio's JavaScript and HTML introduction camp will learn how to structure web content, while also receiving instruction on the JavaScript language. They will learn the basics of animation and web interactivity as they create interactive web pieces. And, using a simple text editor, students will code everything from scratch.

"Students at our camps learn coding skills quickly because they are creating their own products," Grosmark said. "They are able to get excited and engaged with what they want to create. These camps are a terrific opportunity for us to give young people across the Hudson Valley access to a valuable educational opportunity that supplements what they are learning during the school year."

About Think Space Studio
Think Space Studio provides introductory and advanced courses in programming, focusing on small, achievable projects that allow students to gain confidence and have fun while they learn key skills.

For more information on Think Space Studio and to learn more about its summer camps and current course offerings, visit https://thinkspacestudio.com.

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Newly launched small business provides numerous opportunities for middle and high school students to learn key 21st century skills

Tarrytown, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/13/2016 -- Middle and high school students throughout the Hudson Valley and the greater tri-state area will soon have the opportunity to learn computer programing and a variety of other important computer science skills with the launch of Think Space Studio.

The startup, based in Tarrytown, will begin offering after-school and summer courses in July. Highly skilled and experienced computer programming professionals teach the courses, using an interactive approach that gives students the ability to learn a wide range of skills in a real-world setting.

"We are thrilled to launch Think Space Studio, which will give kids and teens in our area a much-needed resource to learn 21st century skills that are critical in their education and future careers," said Owner Steven Grosmark. "There's currently a big lack of these types of opportunities for this age group in the Hudson Valley outside of the traditional school system. We aim to help young people think critically and gain a strong understanding of important computer science concepts."

Think Space Studio offers several different classes. There's a two-part Intro to Java course that allows students to learn about the basics of programming, such as arrays, branching, functions, loops, syntax and variables. Later on, students gain an understanding of object-oriented programming—building a project or game of their very own.

Also available from Think Space Studio is Intro to Web Development, in which students craft content using HTML5 coding, style it with CSS and add an interactive touch using JavaScript. All content is coded from scratch, allowing students to learn the building blocks of web development.

There's also an HTML5 Game Development course, in which students create web-based games using JavaScript, sprite sheets and animations. The class covers concepts like animation, physics, particle systems, audio and screen management.

"We firmly believe that students learn coding and development skills best when they are able to sit down and build their own projects and games," said Grosmark. "We are looking forward to being able to offer unique opportunities for the young people of the Hudson Valley and beyond."

For more information on Think Space Studio and to learn more about its current course offerings, visit https://thinkspacestudio.com

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