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​*Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks* 
Spring Semester(Jan-May) & Fall Semester(Sept-Dec)

Class duration: 90 min | Total Course: 15 hours
Options: in-person available​
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2026 SPRING REGISTRATION 

STUDIO ADDRESS
13980 Amblewind Place, Carmel 46074
EMAIL
[email protected]

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Discover Coding Course

​DC 100 (WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00p) 
​Cost $300
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Discover STEM Coding 100 (ages 5-10) 
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Available: Levels 1-2 (in-person only) 
This course emphasizes young children to explore coding using block programming. Children will learn to code using applications designed just for young learners including Minecraft, Star Wars & more! We will problem solve puzzles & build simple projects understanding fundamental computer coding concepts which are foundational for more advanced coursework. Projects are updated each session, so returning students will have new challenges to work through and advance their knowledge. This course sets a strong foundation for students who are new to coding and is highly recommended. 

We will alternate each week with Discover Coding & Game Coding concepts and recommend students to complete levels 1-2 in Fall and Spring semesters!

​​Requirements:    
Hardware: iPad or laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
Prerequisite: None 
Grades: K-5 (min./max. 6/12) 
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​FRIDAY
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 24
Nov 7, 14, 21

Dec 5, 12

WEDNESDAY
Jan 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 25
Mar 4, 11, 18
Apr 15

Register
​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815
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Game Coding Course

​GC 200 (WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00p) 
​COST $300

Game Coding 200 (ages 7-11)
​Available: Levels 1-2 (in-person only)
This course offers an exciting world of computer programming for children of all skill levels. Students bring their imagination to life with the ability to create interactive stories, games, animations, music, art, and presentations. Students learn important mathematical and computational concepts that improve their creative thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving and collaborative skills. Students build confidence as they learn to problem solve and code engaging projects! Students are challenged with debugging assignments to gain the expertise to learn more on their own and create some amazing projects. 

We will alternate each week with Discover Coding & Game Coding concepts and recommend students to complete levels 1-2 in Fall and Spring semesters!
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Requirements:  
Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
 
​​Prerequisite: Discover Coding (preferred)
Grades: 2-6 (min./max. 6/12)
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​FRIDAY
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14, 21

Dec 12

WEDNESDAY
Jan 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 25
Mar 4, 11, 18
Apr 15
Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815
 

Minecraft Coding & Mini-Games Course

MCG 300 (FRIDAY 6:30-8:00p) 
​Cost $345

Minecraft Coding & Mini-Games 300 (ages 6-11) 
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​Available: Levels 1-2 (in-person only)
Dive into the exciting world of Minecraft, where coding meets creativity! In this class, students will combine programming and design as they learn to code, modify the game, and take on a variety of build challenges. They’ll also have the chance to showcase their creations to fellow campers and join in action-packed mini-games like Bed Wars, Spleef, Capture the Flag, KitPVP, Block Hunt, and more. Perfect for young gamers eager to explore both their technical and creative sides!

​​​​Requirements:
​Devices will be provided for this course.

​Prerequisite: None
​Grades: 1-6 (min./max. 6/12)​



WEDNESDAY
Sept 10, 17, 24
Oct 1, 22, 29
Nov 5, 12, 19

Dec 3

​FRIDAY

Jan 16, 23, 30
Feb 6, 13, 27
Mar 6, 13, 20
Apr 17


Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815
 

Scratch with AI Course

SAI 350 (TUESDAY 7:00-8:30p) 
​Cost $300

Scratch with AI (ages 7-11) 
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​Available: Levels 1 (in-person only)
Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence through fun, creative projects in Scratch! In this class, students learn the basics of coding while exploring how AI can recognize faces, sounds, and patterns. Using kid-friendly tools like Scratch, Teachable Machine, and Machine Learning for Kids, they’ll create games, interactive stories, and chatbots powered by AI.
Students gain hands-on experience in logic, problem-solving, and responsible technology use—all while having fun with imagination and innovation!


​Requirements:  
Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
 
​​Prerequisite: Discover/Game Coding (preferred)
Grades: 2-6 (min./max. 6/12)
  



TUESDAY
Jan 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 10, 24
Mar 3, 10, 17
Apr 14
Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815
 

 App Development Course

AD 401 (SATURDAY 3:00-4:30p) 
​Cost $390

App Development 401 (ages 9-14) 
​
​Available: Level 1-2
​This course introduces the foundational concepts of computer programming, which unlocks the ability to make rich, interactive apps. Children will write code using JavaScript as the programming language, and use an ideal programming environment to build simple apps from the ground-up. Students will use MIT App Inventor, a beginner-friendly, drag-and-drop platform, to design and build their very own Android apps.

​​​​​Hardware: laptop (Mac OS, Windows, Chromebook) bring your own or use one of ours, Phone/Tablet to test apps(optional); Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)
​Grades: 4-9 (min./max. 6/12)​


​SATURDAY
Sept 13, 20, 27
Oct 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Dec 13



​​SATURDAY
Jan 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21
Apr 18
Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

AD 402 (SATURDAY 12:00-1:30p) 
​Cost $390

App Development with AI 402 (ages 9-14) 
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​Available: Level 1-2
​This course is recommended for students who have finished course AD 401 and want to dive deeper into programming and buid functional user-friendly apps. Students will use MIT App Inventor, a beginner-friendly, drag-and-drop platform, to design and build their very own Android apps. Projects range from fun Games, MapGuide, E-Commerce apps, Gen AI & more!

​​​​​Hardware: laptop (Mac OS, Windows, Chromebook) bring your own or use one of ours, Phone/Tablet to test apps(optional); Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)
​Grades: 4-9 (min./max. 6/12)​


​SATURDAY
Sept 13, 20, 27
Oct 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Dec 13



​SATURDAY
Jan 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21
Apr 18
Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815
 

Basic Programming Courses

BPP 501 (SUNDAY 4:00-5:30p)
​Cost $390

​Basic Python Programming BPP 501 (ages 10-12)
Available: Levels 1-2 
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This 15-hour course introduces students to write code using Python for simple animations. Students will learn to read the requirements, design, code, run, test, and debug their program. Students will become familiar with syntax (operators), variables, if and if/else statements, loops, functions, control structures, top-down design, decomposition, debugging, testing, commenting and indenting code.  ​

​​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - 
bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)

​Grades: 5-7 
(min./max. 6/12)​
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SUNDAY
Sept 7, 14, 21
Oct 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30
Dec 7

SUNDAY
Jan 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15
Apr 12
Register
​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815

BPP 502 (SUNDAY 7:00-8:30p)
​Cost $390

Basic Python Programming BPP 502 (ages 11-15) 
Available: Levels 1-2 ​
​This course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Basic Programming BPP 501 course. We begin with basic console interaction and quickly dive into control structures, functions, exceptions, data structures, and string manipulation. Students engage in building interactive projects on the web browser from creating databases to building games or generating random passwords. 
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​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - 
bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: BPP 501 (preferred)

​Grades: 6-10 (min./max. 6/12)

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​SUNDAY
Sept 7, 14, 21
Oct 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30
Dec 7



SUNDAY
Jan 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15
Apr 12
Register
​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815
 

BPP 503 (available on request)
​Cost $390

Basic Python Programming BPP 503 (ages 12-16) 
Available: Levels 1-2 ​
​In this course, we learn object-oriented programming and write programs to understand Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism. We will create classes and methods in Python. This course is recommended for students who have finished BPP 502 course only. Students will also engage in building many interactive projects on the web browser over the course duration.

​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - 
bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: BPP 502 (preferred)

​Grades: 7-11 
(min./max. 6/12)​
Register
​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815
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Intermediate Programming Course

IP 600 (THURSDAY 7:00-8:30p)
COST $390 

Intermediate Programming 600 (ages 11-18)  
Available: Levels 1-2 ​
​This course introduces students to the world of Web Design and Development. Students build confidence as they master HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript (JS) to build projects of varying complexity. Students dive deeper to create their own unique responsive websites from the ground up using the professional front-end web development framework. Recommended for students who have completed Basic Programming coursework. 

​​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - 
bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Basic Programming (preferred)

​Grades: 6-12 (min./max. 6/12)​
​THURSDAY
Sept 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20

Dec 4
​THURSDAY
Jan 15, 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19
Apr 16
Register
​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815
 

​​Advanced Programming Course

AP 800 (available on request)
Cost $390

Advanced Programming AP 800 (ages 12-18) 
Available: Levels 1-5
Java is a very popular object-oriented programming language, particularly for client-server web applications. This course introduces students to write code using Java for simple animations. Students will learn to read the requirements, design, code, run, test, and debug their program. Students will become familiar with syntax (operators), variables, if and if/else statements, loops, functions, control structures, top-down design, decomposition, debugging, testing, commenting and indenting code. Next, we will dive deeper into object-oriented programming and data structures.
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​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - 
bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Basic Programming (preferred)

​Grades: 8-12 (min./max. 6/12)​


Register
FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

Private Sessions

 SUNDAY 

Private Lessons are focused on the student's progress and set at a pace that meets the student's learning abilities! 
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Grades: 2-12 (Prerequisite: None)
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Discover Coding Course ($40/hour)
Game Coding Course ($40/hour)
Scratch with AI Course ($40/hour)
App Dev Course ($50/hour)
Basic Programming Course ($50/hour)
Intermediate Programming Course ($50/hour)
Advanced Programming Course ($50/hour)
Email [email protected] to schedule your time.

SUNDAY
Sept 7, 14, 21
Oct 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30
Dec 7

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SUNDAY
Jan 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15
Apr 12

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Register

​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

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651-343-8815 
​Email
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