Game Design & Coding at Guidepost Montessori in West Alex

  • Computer Animation, Computers, Gaming, Computer programming, Coding
Guidepost Montessori at West Alex: 3475 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
Jan 08 2026
Feb 26 2026

Days

  • Thu 

Game Design and Coding

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Monthly Payment
$118.00 USD

Description

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of digital creation through hands on game design and beginner coding. Students learn how to navigate a computer, explore a visual coding workspace, and bring ideas to life using block based programming. Each session guides students through designing characters, building game worlds, and coding interactions as they create their own playable games from start to finish.

Through creative challenges and guided projects, kids develop logic, confidence, and a strong foundation in computational thinking while turning ideas into interactive experiences.

Payment period

Monthly

Upcoming payment schedules

Schedule date Payment due
01/08/2026 - 02/07/2026 01/03/2026
02/08/2026 - 02/26/2026 02/03/2026

Description

🎮 Game Design and Coding

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of digital creation through hands-on game design and beginner coding. Students learn how to navigate a computer, explore a visual coding workspace, and bring ideas to life using block-based programming. Classes will guide students through designing characters, building game worlds, and coding interactions as they create their own playable games from start to finish. 

Through creative challenges and guided projects, kids develop logic, confidence, and a strong foundation in computational thinking while turning ideas into interactive experiences.

 



💻 Program Highlights

  • Creative Game Design: Students design characters, scenes, and storylines while shaping how their games look and feel.
  • Block-Based Coding: Students use visual coding blocks to control movement, actions, scoring, and game rules.
  • Computer Foundations: Students practice basic navigation, mouse control, and digital organization skills.
  • Problem Solving in Action: Students test their games, debug errors, and improve how their projects work.
  • Independent and Guided Builds: Each child builds their own project while receiving step-by-step support from instructors.
  • Confidence With Technology: Projects build persistence, logical thinking, and comfort using technology as a creative tool.

 


 

🧾 2025 Discounts

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling Discount: Enroll 2+ siblings at once and get 5% off the second child or more. Discounts apply automatically at checkout when you add more than one child to your cart.

  • 🏅 Military Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with any military ID to receive your military discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.

  • 📚 Educator Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with a valid teacher ID to receive your educator discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.



📅 Holidays & Closure

No classes on:

Make-Up Class Dates: March 5th, 2026

If a class is canceled by Odin Wise Academy due to weather, facility closure, coach emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, we will hold make-up classes. Make-up classes are offered only if the session is canceled by Odin Wise Academy.



💵
 Enrollment & Billing Policy

  • Open Enrollment: Families can sign up at any time. Each class is a stand-alone session, so there’s no long-term commitment.

  • Mid‑Program Start: Joining mid-program? Payments are prorated from your first class, so your child won’t miss out.

  • Monthly Billing: Tuition is billed monthly. To cancel, please email us at least 3 weeks before your next billing cycle.

  • Transfers: If your child moves to another school mid‑program, free transfers are available if space permits.

  • No Refunds: Once a payment is made, it is non‑refundable.

  • Odin Wise Cancellations: If we cancel a class and no make‑up date is scheduled, you will receive a full refund for the canceled session(s).



📝 Waitlist Policy

If your preferred class is full, join the free waitlist online.
If a spot opens up, you’ll receive an email to register.



📧 Email: [email protected] for any questions!

 

 

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years and 11 months to 6 years old when the program starts.

Registration period

Registration starts on 12/22/2025 and ends on 02/25/2026.

Participants may register at any time during this period.

In-person location

Guidepost Montessori at West Alex: 3475 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA