Hours: 24
Schedule:  Flexible (  3 hrs / week,  8 weeks program)
Programming:  Visual Basic / Python / Java Script / Java Programming 
Group: 5 to 10 students 
 
Course Objectives
Teach core programming fundamentals using Java.
Build strong object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
Develop logical thinking, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Prepare students for AP Computer Science A, coding competitions, and college readiness.
 
Course Modules
 
Module 1: Introduction to Programming & Java
What is programming? Why Java?
Installing Java (JDK) and IDE setup (BlueJ/Eclipse)
Java structure: classes, methods, main()
Hello World program
Comments and best practices
 
Module 2: Data Types and Variables
Primitive data types (int, double, char, boolean)
Variables and constants
Type casting and type promotion
Arithmetic operations
 
Module 3: Control Flow & Decisions
Conditional statements (if, else, else if)
Logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
Switch-case structure
Real-world scenarios (e.g., grade calculator)
 
Module 4: Loops & Iteration
while loop
for loop
nested loops
Break and continue statements
Projects: Number guessing game, Multiplication table
 
Module 5: Functions and Methods
Defining and calling methods
Method parameters and return values
Scope of variables
Static vs instance methods
Reusability and modular programming
 
Module 6: Arrays and Strings
One-dimensional arrays
Looping through arrays
Common array operations (sum, max, reverse)
String class and string methods
Project: Word counter, palindrome checker
 
Module 7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects
Constructors
Instance variables and methods
Encapsulation and Access Modifiers
Project: Student Report Card or Bank Account Management System
 
Module 8: Inheritance & Polymorphism (Intro)
Inheritance and subclasses
Overriding methods
Introduction to interfaces and abstract classes
Real-world analogy projects (e.g., Animals, Vehicles)
 
Module 9: Exception Handling & File I/O
Try-catch blocks
Common exceptions
Reading and writing text files
Project: To-do list or simple data storage system
 
Module 10: Mini Project & Review
Students apply all concepts in a final project
Sample Projects:
Library Management System
Quiz Application
Personal Budget Tracker
Final Review & Presentation
 
Features:
Theory + Labs
Engaged students by various examples and interesting labs
Homework and project
Various Programming Levels to choose 
Courses are aligned for the Middle and High school course content
Special batches for Summer / Winter sessions 
Fun events