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Code with the Foos (Ages 5-6)
2023-10-06 10:00:00 2023-10-06 10:45:00 America/New_York Code with the Foos (Ages 5-6) Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish. Online - Online Technology Classroom 1

Friday, October 06
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-06 10:00:00 2023-10-06 10:45:00 America/New_York Code with the Foos (Ages 5-6) Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish. Online - Online Technology Classroom 1

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Online Technology Classroom 1

Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.

  • Class Duration: 45 minutes
  • Age Requirements: 5-6*
  • Recommended Prerequisite: None

*For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Coding & Robotics |

TAGS: | whizkids | tech-coding | southeast |

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