Minecraft: Redstone and Commands

GRADES 2-4 (Fall 23)
varies by location

PREREQUISITE Experience making large builds in Creative Mode

LEVEL Intermediate–Advanced

TECHNOLOGY Minecraft Education Edition

Minecraft: Redstone and Commands Class Overview

Looking for the next level of Minecraft challenge?

Redstone allows you to build electronic circuits to activate and control mechanisms, from simple light switches to complex automated farms and in-game computers. Students will learn how to affect the speed and distance of redstone signals, use logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, clocks and more. Another advanced feature, commands, are code that instructs Minecraft to take certain actions. Command blocks allow you to group together a series of commands. Image a command block that allows you to build an entire building with one click! Students will start simply and then progress to advanced features such as variables, conditions, and if/then statements. Redstone and commands bring together electrical engineering, computing, and automation in a world that kids love: Minecraft!

An Amazing Class for Your Child

Great fit for kids who enjoy building, designing, playing video games, and coding
Flexible class changes as your child advances or has new interests
Rock star teachers your child and you will love
Small classes offering personalized instruction
Dedicated academic advisor
Progress updates and office hours
Student-led final project showcase each semester
Distinct class design that fosters self-motivation, exploration, collaboration & deep learning

Benefits of this Empow Class

Students gain critical 21st century skills and so much more!

Ignite their passions as they discover what parts of STEM they love most
Build self-esteem and confidence as they complete ambitious projects
Make new friends as they learn to collaborate with classmates
Thrive in a community that embraces their unique talents and personality
Flex their imagination and creativity whether they’re coding, designing video games, or sculpting in virtual 3D clay
Develop valuable habits as they experiment, persist, and solve problems to complete their projects

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Get Help Choosing the Best Class for Your Child

Our advisors make it easy for for you to:

Understand the unique benefits of each class
Select the best-fitting class(es) for your child based on their passions and your learning goals
Find the most convenient location, days and times for classes that fit your family’s busy schedule
Create a year-long sequence of STEM classes that support your family’s learning priorities
Schedule time to come in for a visit and see the magic happening!

Class Schedule for the 2022-23 School Year

CLASS HOLIDAYS

September 5 – Labor Day
September 26 – Rosh Hashanah
October 5 – Yom Kippur
October 10 – Indigenous People’s Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Break
December 24-31 – Christmas
January 1-2 – New Year’s Day
January 16 – Martin Luther King Day
February 20-24 – February Vacation
April 7 – Good Friday
April 17-21 – Spring Vacation
May 29 – Memorial Day
June 19 – Juneteenth

Enroll anytime throughout the semester. Every student progresses through our lessons at their own pace, so it’s never too late to sign-up, and your student will never be behind.

Fall: 9/6/22 – 12/2/22
Winter: 12/5/22 – 3/11/23
Spring: 3/13/23 – 6/10/23

Please note our Holiday schedule. Families can take advantage of Holiday Camps (1-day) and Vacation Camps (1-week) when classes aren’t running.

ROCK STAR TEACHERS THAT INSPIRE AND TEACH WITH FUN, CREATIVITY, AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT EMPOW STUDIOS HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS A FAMILY FAVORITE FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

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