No class on July 5th What Students Will Learn: Each weekly session builds on the last, taking students from player to programmer to game designer: How to think strategically and analyze a classic board game like a pro How to use Generative AI tools as a real coding partner to brainstorm, debug, and build faster Core programming concepts including variables, loops, functions, and logic How to design and code a fully playable digital version of the game from scratch How AI opponents work and how to build one that improves with every match How game designers think about user experience, fairness, and fun Program Highlights 10 structured weekly sessions with a clear learning progression from game play to game creation Hands-on use of real Generative AI tools used by professional developers today Students leave with a fully coded, playable digital game they built themselves