Programming Games with Witelo: Digital Adventures for Children in Jena
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Develop your own games: Creative programming fun for children in Jena
How does an idea turn into your own computer game? In the workshop Programming Games with Witelo, children from 10 years old discover the creative world of Scratch at the Lobeda district library. Together with Witelo e.V., first game ideas, interactive characters, and exciting digital adventures are created.
With Scratch, programming becomes a family experience
Scratch works with colorful programming blocks that children intuitively connect with each other. This way, they learn the fundamentals of computer science in a child-friendly manner without having to memorize complicated commands. Characters move, backgrounds change, and from individual building blocks, a game grows step by step.
Learner enjoyment with educational value
The workshop combines digital creativity with logical thinking. Children plan processes, test their own solutions, and immediately experience how cause and effect are interconnected in a program. This age-appropriate learning experience supports problem-solving skills, concentration, independence, and joy in creating their own designs.
Collaborative tinkering in the library
At the Lobeda district library, curious children find a protected learning space among books, media, and educational offerings. Children's laughter, amazement, and focused experimentation belong together here. The regular workshop is aimed at children from 10 years old or from 5th grade. No prior knowledge is required to start with Scratch.
Witelo e.V. imparts digital competence
Witelo e.V. stands for city-open offerings related to science, technology, and computer science. In the Scratch workshop, children learn playfully to implement their own ideas and use digital tools creatively. The course is led by Dr. Nico Bergemann.
Conclusion: Programming as a creative journey of discovery
In the family experience in Lobeda, programming becomes shared time filled with curiosity, learning fun, and small moments of success. Children from 10 years old develop their own game ideas and experience how a functioning digital project emerges from imagination. The workshop takes place on October 23, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, is free of charge, and accessible without registration.
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