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Jumpstart your morning with a huge variety of coffee and donuts across 4-5 mouthwatering stops where each bite and sip was crafted right here in Portland. Along the way, immerse yourself in quirky history while exploring Downtown Portland. We like to think this the perfect way to discover Downtown Portland, see where locals get their coffee and donut fix, and have fun! Tour highlights: - Taste two single-origin coffees brewed by pour-over, side by side. - Portland has over 75 locally owned donut shops, and we’ll sample a selection of the best from our favorite. - Stand in Pioneer Courthouse Square and learn all about “Portland’s Living Room”. - At the coziest Portland hole-in-the-wall café, indulge in a traditional macchiato paired with a homemade French pastry. - Plus much more! Note: We do not visit Voodoo or Blue Star during this tour as they are on the common tourist track – instead we keep it local.

Just you and your crew will have a guide all to yourself! As you stroll along the City Market, hidden alleyways, majestic churches, cobblestone streets, Waterfront Park‘s Pineapple Fountain, and Rainbow Row, your certified guide, a Charleston native, will unravel the mysteries of the Lowcountry’s intricate history and culture. Take a walk through time, exploring eclectic architecture and intriguing history. Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Charleston’s rich heritage and grand architecture on this journey through the famous Historic District and French Quarter. Find out why Charleston was once a walled city, why it is called the “Holy City,” and many other fascinating details about the port that was once known as the Jewel of the Crown. *Minimum of 4 guests required for this tour.*

Spring Break Camp: Flowers, Bugs, Messy, and Nature is a hands-on camp week for kids who love to explore the outdoors, create with their hands, and get a little messy. Campers will rotate through nature-inspired sensory stations, flower-themed crafts, bug investigations (including a guided real-bug experience when available), and messy art projects—plus plenty of open play in the space, games, and movement breaks with friends. Camp Includes: Nature sensory bins + messy play stations Flower crafts and spring-inspired art Bug exploration and hands-on activities (real bugs when available) Open play in the space Games + movement breaks Snack/water breaks (please bring a labeled water bottle)

SJAWP Novel Writing Program: Writer’s Salon & Workshop Calling all teen writers who want a community with whom to share writing without the commitment of a full length course! Our Teen Writer's Salon is a space in which students can write alongside other teens and workshop writing while making friends with other budding novelists. Our Writer's Salon will meet three times this fall for live zoom sessions that begin with a prompt and writing warm up followed by student readings of works in progress. We have built this space to allow students to stay connected to our Teen Writer's Institute programs and to experience the writing community offered by our Novel Writing Program. There will be no set lectures or assignments; rather, in this course, students will write together and receive peer feedback in a process facilitated by our author in residence, Hannah Jayne. Come join us and walk away with notes on a piece of writing, a peer group connected by the common pursuit of a creative writing life, and a clearer idea of how to make writing fit into your busy lifestyle! Zoom Classes will be held on SATURDAYS with tentative dates: February 28 - 11am - 12:30pm March 28 - 11am - 12:30pm April 25 - 9am-2pm (in person at SJSU) May 23 - 11am - 12:30pm

Outcome Introduces beginners to programming fundamentals, focusing on logic, coding, and systems through hands-on Python activities. Students build a strong foundation for further learning. Students learn core skills like problem-solving and pattern recognition by tackling relatable challenges such as optimizing a store checkout line showing how these abilities apply across fields from tech to medicine to the arts. We begin with practical problems before introducing technical concepts, ensuring students grasp the “why” behind what they learn. This hands-on, engaging approach sparks creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with versatile skills for any future path.

A. Course Overview: The Python Programming curriculum is a one-semester course covering topics typically found in introductory computer programming (coding) courses. Other introductory programming courses are not required; students merely need to have typical computer usage skills prior to starting this course. B. Teaching Strategies: The course material is designed to appeal to a variety of students, from traditional learners who thrive on written text to audio-visual students who enjoy a multi-media format. All content is delivered through an online system that allows students to work seamlessly both in the classroom and at home. The main chapters concentrate on Python programming and computer science topics. Certain states may require additional topics ranging from computing ethics and security to career exploration to the impact of computers on modern society. The course contains additional supplemental chapters at the end that can optionally be used to meet common state requirements. Teachers may choose to assign Supplemental Lessons as desired to meet state standards or student interest. The final “Creative Project” is optional and can be completed in small groups C. Course Planner: Some classes may move faster or slower than the suggested pace. The planner assumes students are working daily with approximately 45 to 60 minutes of class time. In most cases, the planner estimates one day per lesson (including the lesson quiz), one day per graded chapter activity (lab), and one day per chapter test. Some larger labs are assigned more time. D. Reading and Objectives: Chapter One: Fundamentals of Python • Introduction to Python • Running Python Programs • Writing Python Code Chapter Two: Working with Data • Data Types and Variables • Using Numeric Variables • Using String Variables Chapter Three: Input and Output • Printing with Parameters • Getting Input from a User • String Formatting Chapter Four: Making Decisions • Logical Expressions • The “if” Statement • Logical Operators • More Complex Expressions Chapter Five: Finding and Fixing Problems • Types of Errors • Troubleshooting Tools • Using the Python Debugger Chapter Six: Lists and Loops • Lists and Tuples • List Functions • “For” Loops • “While” Loops Chapter Seven: Numeric and Data • Dates and Times • Advanced Data and Time Management • Random Numbers • The Math Library Chapter Eight: Working with Strings • Character Data • String Functions • Input Validation with “try / except” Chapter Nine: Functions • Writing and Calling Functions • Function Inputs and Outputs • Local and Global Scope Chapter Ten: Python Classes • Thinking about Objects • Class Variables and Methods • Managing Class Files Chapter Eleven: Class Instances • Creating Objects with Instance Data • Instance Methods • Managing Objects Chapter Twelve: Food Fight Project • Introducing “Food Fight” Chapter Thirteen: Creative Project Requirements (Scale as desired to meet available time) Design • Project Life-cycles and teams Coding Testing Supplemental Chapter One: Python on Your Computer • Installing Python • Managing Projects • Using the Python IDE Supplemental Chapter Two: Computers and Individual exercises per lesson Modern Society • Global Computing Issues • Managing Your Digital Identity • Impact of Computing • Artificial Intelligence Classes will be taught online (Zoom Links will be provided once registration is done) Let's head towards our goal to become a Python Programming master!

Outcome Introduces beginners to programming fundamentals, focusing on logic, coding, and systems through hands-on Python activities. Students build a strong foundation for further learning. Students learn core skills like problem-solving and pattern recognition by tackling relatable challenges such as optimizing a store checkout line showing how these abilities apply across fields from tech to medicine to the arts. We begin with practical problems before introducing technical concepts, ensuring students grasp the “why” behind what they learn. This hands-on, engaging approach sparks creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with versatile skills for any future path.

Help your child go from coding basics to building real-world applications with a personalized, project-based learning pathway. Our year long coding program is designed for beginners as well as students with prior coding experience, focusing on practical skills, creativity, and real-world application development. Course gets renewed every 12 weeks and promoted to next levels appropriately ⸻ What Students Will Learn This program introduces students to the world of coding and, for advanced learners, helps translate concepts into real-world software and web applications. Programming Languages Offered Each student learns ONE primary programming language, selected based on their interest, aptitude, and goals: • Python Programming A personalized learning pathway is created for every student to ensure steady progress and confidence. ⸻ Real-World Project Development Students apply their skills by building real-world applications that can be showcased in a live marketplace: 👉 https://www.siliconvalley4u.com/swatstore This project-based approach helps students: • Understand how real software products are built • Develop problem-solving and logical thinking • Gain exposure to entrepreneurship and product thinking ⸻ Student Profile & Digital Portfolio (Powered by NexGenKlick) Students build and maintain a digital learning profile using Nexclap, powered by NexGenKlick, where all academic work, projects, blogs, and achievements are organized in one place: 👉 https://www.nexgenklick.ai This profile becomes a long-term portfolio that students can use for: • School applications • Internships and programs • Showcasing skills and projects Free video lessons and coding exercises are provided for the full 6-month duration: 👉 https://nexclap.com/courses ⸻ Blog Writing & Technology Awareness (Guided Activity) Students are encouraged to read about technology trends, domains, and tools, and write blogs to strengthen understanding and communication skills. • Blogs are reviewed with detailed feedback • Selected blogs are published on our website and social channels: 👉 https://www.siliconvalley4u.com/blogs This is a guided activity, not a formal class session. Students are expected to invest time outside class. ⸻ Who Is This Program For? • Beginners with no prior coding experience • Students with some coding background looking to build real projects • Kids and teens interested in coding, web development, and software creation ⸻ Cancellation Policy • No cancellations or refunds once the program begins • Applies to the full 12-week duration ⸻ Why Choose This Coding Program? • Personalized learning paths • Real-world application development • Portfolio and profile building • Flexible make-up classes • Long-term skill and career orientation ⸻ 👉 Enroll Today & Help Your Child Build Skills That Matter