Python is a computer programming language that is excellent for aspiring computer programmers to start with. Python has easy-to-read syntax and programmers can quickly see the output of their programs. Students will be given programming exercises and projects to practice the use of Python programming. In this class, students will start learning various commands like “print”, “input” and use mathematical operators. Students will be able to understand and use different data types, lists, operators, strings and functions, apply the use of conditionals and loops, and practice user input and format output. By the end of the class, students will gain computational thinking skills in the fastest-growing programming language available.
Programming – Python – Introduction, Ages 11-14
When and Where The Class is Offered:
| Week 1 – June 22-26, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Scotch Plains |
| Week 2 – June 29-July 2 (off 7/3) | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Short Hills |
| Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Chatham |
| Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Somerset |
| Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Basking Ridge |
| Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Saddle River |
| Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Scotch Plains |
| Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Summit |
| Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Wayne |
| Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Short Hills |
| Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Somerset |
| Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Basking Ridge |
| Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Chatham |
| Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Saddle River |
| Week 8 – Aug 10-14, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Wayne |
