“Computers…are the tools of communication, they’re tools of Creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.”
-Bill Gates
Project-based learning
Create a project; gain hands-on experience with complex concepts.
What iCode Southlake is About
iCode is committed to ensuring that young people have the appropriate tools, guidance and problem-solving capabilities to be world changers.
Learn more about our classes in coding, robotics, design, animation and more. Our after school and weekend classes offer students the chance to enrich their educational experiences through an interactive, hands-on approach.
What iCode Parents are Saying
My son loves going to icode. The instructors and staff are simply the best. We feel fortunate to have found it.
Luci is loving her iCode experience!! She is learning so much…and the teachers are amazing to work with!!
After School Coding Program
Martial Arts-Style Belt System
What is the Belt System?
- A comprehensive K – 12 computer science curriculum.
- Starts with Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, based on age and skill level.
- Eight belts, each containing 6 to 8, one-month sprints.
- Each belt ends with a final project in which students utilize their skills and cement their learning in preparation for the next belt.
What Skills Do Kids Learn?
- Students collaborate and brainstorm ideas through project-based learning,
- Hard skills; from developing algorithms, creating Apps and building websites, to programming using Scratch, HTML, Robotics, Alice, Python and Java.
- Soft skills such as creativity and innovative thinking are refined.
- Transferable skills; students are exposed to math, science, and art, enhancing their critical thinking and analytical skills, which leads to success across academic disciplines.
Foundation Belt
Developing Strong Pathways in Early Learning
Soft Skills
Independent Thinking Skills | Fine Motor Skills | Coordination | Patterns and Sequencing
Belt Summary
Math, Physics and Computational Thinking
Age Range: 6-9
Foundation Belt Sprints
Courses for the foundation belt
Sprint 1 – Basic Computer Skills
Sprint 2 – Computational Thinking
Sprint 3 – Digital Logic
Sprint 4 – Technology Around Us
Sprint 5 – Game Development
Sprint 6 – Basic Engineering
Sprint 7 – Encryption Algorithms
Final – Belt Project
White Belt
Developing Strong Pathways in Early Learning
Soft Skills
Independent Thinking Skills | Fine Motor Skills | Coordination | Patterns and Sequencing
White Belt Summary
Programming with Scratch, Robotics and Software Design.
Age Range: 6-9
White Belt Sprints
Courses for the white belt
Sprint 1 – Introduction to Computing
Sprint 2 – Programming with Scratch
Sprint 3 – Programming Constructs in Scratch
Sprint 4 – Fundamentals of Robotics
Sprint 5 – Program Decomposition & Debugging
Final – Belt Project
Yellow Belt
Developing Strong Pathways in Early Learning
Soft Skills
Independent Thinking Skills | Fine Motor Skills | Coordination | Patterns and Sequencing
Belt Summary
Robotics, App Development and HTML Website Design
Age Range: 6-9
Yellow Belt Sprints
Courses for the yellow belt
Sprint 1 – Intermediate Robotics
Sprint 2 – Beginning HTML
Sprint 3 – Design Thinking
Sprint 4 – Fundamentals of Robotics
Sprint 5 – User Experience in Mobile Development
Final – Belt Project: Mobile Development
Orange Belt
Enriching the mind through concepts in coding and design
Soft Skills
Logical analysis | Planning & Design | Teamwork | Presentation skills
Belt Summary
Programming, Web Development & Creative Design
Age Range: 9-12
Orange Belt Sprints
Courses for the orange belt
Sprint 1 – Introduction to Programming
Sprint 2 – Web design with HTML5 & CSS
Sprint 3 – Electronics with Raspberry Pi
Sprint 4 – Algorithms
Sprint 5 – Database
Final – Belt Project Web Development
Red Belt
Enriching the mind through concepts in coding and design
Soft Skills
Logical analysis | Planning & Design | Teamwork | Presentation skills
Belt Summary
Game Design, Game Development, Digital Images and Animations
Age Range: 9-12
Red Belt Sprints
Courses for the red belt
Sprint 1 – Digital Image
Sprint 2 – Game Design
Sprint 3 – 2D Game Development
Sprint 4 – 3D Game Design/Roblox Sandbox, Game Publishing
Sprint 5 – Animations
Final – Belt Project: Game Development
Green Belt
Preparing for the real world with project management, collaboration and team player skills
Soft Skills
Critical thinking & Analysis | Teamwork | Project Development & Ideation | Entrepreneurship
Belt Summary
Object Oriented Programming, Product Design, Databases
Age Range: 10-14
Green Belt Sprints
Courses for the green belt
Sprint 1 – Introduction to Hardware & Software
Sprint 2 – Computational Thinking
Sprint 3 – Programming with Alice
Sprint 4 – Programming Constructs with Alice
Sprint 5 – Electronics with Raspberry Pi
Sprint 6 – Robotics with Mindstorms EV3
Final – Belt Project: Robotics
Blue Belt
Preparing for the real world with project management, collaboration and team player skills
Soft Skills
Critical thinking & Analysis | Teamwork | Project Development & Ideation | Entrepreneurship
Belt Summary
Python, Robotics with Mindstorms and Digital Music
Age Range: 10-14
Blue Belt Sprints
Courses for the blue belt
Sprint 1 – Digital Music
Sprint 2 – Programming with Python
Sprint 3 – Raspberry Pi with Python
Sprint 4 – Robotics with Mindstorms
Sprint 5 – Introduction to iDEs & OOP
Final – Belt Project: Python & Agile Methodology
Black Belt
Preparing for the real world with project management, collaboration and team player skills
Soft Skills
Critical thinking & Analysis | Teamwork | Project Development & Ideation | Entrepreneurship
Belt Summary
Java, Drones and Agile Methodology
Age Range: 10-14
Black Belt Sprints
Courses for the black belt
Sprint 1 – Java with Minecraft
Sprint 2 – Programming with Java
Sprint 3 – Art of Innovation
Sprint 4 – Data Structure with Java
Sprint 5 – Code to Fly UAV’s (Drones)
Sprint 6 – Advanced Data Structures
Final – Belt Project: Java & Agile Methodology
SELECT – Being a mentor at iCode
Summer STEAM Camps
Design and Technology for Artists and Engineers
iCode Summer campers immerse themselves in a world of coding, virtual reality, robotics, drones, and game design. Campers can experience Harry Potter world with Tech Magic, produce their own YouTube videos, design and create an App, or learn how artificial intelligence impacts the world around us. Our camps are perfect for kids who have great imaginations, enjoy critical thinking and problem solving or simply love technology. There’s a perfect fit for any interest and skill level. Find out more today.
PowerHours
iCode PowerHours are designed to extend the skills learned through the belt program. Test your mastery, as you further develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. Some challenges introduce new tools thereby increasing exposure to the latest in the computer science world.
High School Boot Camps
Exceptional Portfolio
With the increasing demand for innovations and implementation of technology, we face a global talent shortage. Universities increasingly seek diversification in their students’ abilities. Through iCode’s intensive High School Boot Camps, students will stand out in their achievements. iCode’s rigorous and relevant computer science camps prepare students for higher education and the future workplace.
Holiday Camps
The bleeding edge of technology
The holidays are a great time to ramp up STEM skills. Expose kids to the latest and greatest technologies and the mechanism behind them. They learn flight training with drones, understand microcomputers, use python to manipulate Minecraft and try their hand at game design and development or robotics.
Off-Campus Programs
iCode’s Classes Available at Area Schools
iCode partners with school districts to provide a robust after-school program, starting as early as Kindergarten. The immersion programs enable students to gain a strong foundation in computer science while providing invaluable academic enrichment.
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