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Scratch App Studio camp plan

Use this page when running App Studio: Memes & Mini-Games as a 5-day camp.

At a glance

DayBlocksGoal
1Setup, Stage 1, Stage 2Students build a talking button and record custom sounds.
2Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5The soundboard and voice changer take shape.
3Stage 6, Stage 7, Stage 8Students finish voice controls and start Cookie Clicker.
4Stage 9, Stage 10, catch-upAuto-clicking and final app jam polish are complete.
5App showcase, rehearsal, parent demoStudents present one favorite app and one design choice.

Minimum viable finish

A student should leave with at least two working Scratch apps: one sound/voice app and one clicker loop.

Coach triage

  • If recording is noisy, let students use short built-in sounds and return to recording later.
  • If a student is behind, complete one strong app instead of three unfinished apps.
  • If a student is ahead, have them improve labels, button layout, and reset behavior.

Common stuck points

  • Students can lose time decorating before blocks work.
  • Scratch audio recording may need microphone permission.
  • Variables for the clicker must be created for all sprites.