Foundation Courses - Grades 2-4

Scratch Ninja is a fun and interactive coding course designed especially for kids to become young game creators using MIT Scratch. In this course, students learn coding concepts by creating exciting ninja-themed games, animations, and challenges—all without typing complex code.

Through step-by-step guidance, children explore logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills while building their own ninja characters, levels, enemies, and scoring systems. The course uses a project-based learning approach, making coding easy, enjoyable, and engaging for beginners.

By the end of the program, students will confidently design and publish their own Scratch Ninja game, boosting their confidence and interest in technology from an early age.

• Learn basic coding concepts using Scratch’s block-based programming. 
• Create interactive ninja games with characters, levels, and scoring. 
• Understand loops, conditions, and events through fun activities. 
• Develop logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
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• Builds a strong foundation in coding through fun, ninja-themed Scratch projects. 
• Improves logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in kids. 
• Follows a well-structured syllabus designed specially for young learners. 
• Students receive a VSTC Junior Academy Certificate upon successful completion.

The Digital Artist Course for Kids at VSTC Junior Academy is a fun and creative program designed to introduce children to the world of digital drawing and art. Kids learn to use computers or tablets to create colorful drawings, cartoons, and creative designs using kid-friendly digital tools.

This course helps children improve their creativity, imagination, and computer skills through guided, hands-on activities. With step-by-step teaching and exciting art projects, kids gain confidence while learning modern digital art techniques in a safe and enjoyable environment.

• Digital drawing and coloring techniques 
• sing shapes, brushes, and colors 
• Creating cartoons and creative artwork 
• Basic computer and mouse control skills

• Boosts creativity and self-expression 
• Improves hand-eye coordination 
• Builds confidence through art projects 
• Certificate on course completion

Minecraft Stone Software is a fun and creative beginner course designed for kids to explore learning through the world of Minecraft. This course introduces children to basic game mechanics, logical thinking, and digital creativity using simple stone-level tools and activities—without complex coding.

Through guided tasks and structured challenges, students learn how to build structures, explore worlds, plan designs, and solve problems in an engaging, game-based environment. The course encourages imagination while teaching essential skills like sequencing, planning, and teamwork.

With a structured syllabus and hands-on approach, Minecraft Stone Software makes learning enjoyable and productive, turning screen time into a meaningful educational experience. Upon completion, students receive a VSTC Junior Academy Course Completion Certificate.

• Basics of Minecraft gameplay and world exploration 
• How to build structures using stone-level blocks and tools 
• Develop logical thinking and planning skills through guided tasks 
• Improve creativity and problem-solving using game-based learning

• Makes learning fun, safe, and engaging through Minecraft 
• Follows a structured syllabus designed for beginners 
• Improves focus, imagination, and digital confidence 
• Students receive a VSTC Junior Academy Certificate on completion

The NASA Science Course for Kids at VSTC Junior Academy is an exciting and interactive program designed to introduce children to the wonders of space science and exploration. Through fun activities, visuals, and simple experiments, kids learn about planets, rockets, astronauts, satellites, and NASA missions in an easy and enjoyable way.

This course encourages curiosity, scientific thinking, and STEM learning by connecting real-world NASA concepts with hands-on projects. With age-appropriate teaching and guided experiments, children explore how science works both in space and on Earth, building a strong foundation for future science learning.

• Basics of space and the solar system 
• NASA missions, rockets, and astronauts 
• Simple science concepts like gravity and motion 
• Hands-on experiments and model making

• Boosts interest in science and space 
• Improves curiosity and logical thinking 
• Encourages STEM skills at an early age 
• Certificate on course completion