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MakeCode Arcade: Create Your Own Retro Games- Gd: 6-8

South Elgin Branch
2026-09-23 16:45:00 2026-09-23 18:15:00 America/Chicago MakeCode Arcade: Create Your Own Retro Games- Gd: 6-8 Code your own carnival with games like Whack-the-Mole, Burstin' Balloons, and Target Practice. Register to join. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 23
4:45pm - 6:15pm

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South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Code your own carnival with games like Whack-the-Mole, Burstin' Balloons, and Target Practice. Register to join.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not open until: SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th 2026 - 09:00am 

Students jump into Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade Hour of Code challenge to build multiple retro‑style games in a single session. They design characters, code game actions with drag‑and‑drop blocks, and test their creations as they go. It’s fast, fun, and an easy way for beginners to explore real coding through game design.

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a student on the waitlist can attend the event.  We will be taking attendance at the programs, and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from registered programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology |

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