Coding, ELA (Creative Writing, PSAT), Public Speaking, Competition Math
Virtual Clubs + Risk Free Trials
Registrations open
Sessions Starting Sep, 2023
Call 980-292-1441 with any questions during registrations (Mon - Fri 10AM - 5PM)
All Clubs have Risk Free Trials. Please read the specific details in the club descriptions.
Thinking Feet's Coding & Technology program has a unique and proprietary curriculum, where your child will go well beyond just Coding and develop as a creative thinker and problem solver - nurturing their innate curiosity. You will watch your child transform from being a consumer of technology to a creator of fully functioning technology products.
In our time tested curriculum and engaging classrooms, students will be in a fascinating learning journey of computer programming, logical and algorithmic problem solving while building multiple games and applications.
About Thinking Feet virtual classes.
The club is being offered fully Virtual, leveraging our 5+ years of experience offering virtual classes to students across the country.
We are proud to offer virtual classes that are full of energy, engagement and are collaborative with our experienced teachers drawing students into many brainstorming discussions. There is never a dull moment in Thinking Feet classes.
However, we understand that not all virtual class experience that your child may have had elsewhere may have met expectations. So we are offering a 1 class money back guarantee with our classes. If your child does not continue after the first class, let us know within 48 hours of the first class and we will issue a full refund.
L1: Coding Games & Animations in MIT Scratch
Design & Code Games and Visual animations in MIT Scratch. Build solid a foundation in Coding by building fully functioning games and animations. Students learn the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking as they build multiple visual
games and applications using a very simple yet powerful tool.
- They learn about loops, conditional statements and simple algorithms.
- They will learn about creative design as they code many games and visual applications.
- Students take their first steps into the world of coding in a fun and engaging
learning environment. - A great beginner friendly program to introduce your child to the hottest skill of the century, in a customized pacing for our youngest creators.
Students who continued in our programs have obtained tech internships during high school, club leadership positions, and more.
ATTN For students in Grades 1 - 2: A parent is required to be with the student for the first 2 weeks of class to help them learn how to navigate with a mouse, use the keyboard etc.
Grades 1 - 2: Thursdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM
- 8 Thursdays starting Sep 28.
- Min: 3. Max: 7 (per group)
- Price: $250 for 8 classes.
- Full refund available if canceled within 24 hours after the first class.
Learn more about our Coding & Tech Programs
L2: Coding Games & Animations in MIT Scratch
Design & Code Games and Visual animations in MIT Scratch. Build solid a foundation in Coding by building fully functioning games and animations. Students learn the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking as they build multiple visual
games and applications using a very simple yet powerful tool.
- They learn about loops, conditional statements and simple algorithms.
- They will learn about creative design as they code many games and visual applications.
- Students take their first steps into the world of coding in a fun and engaging
learning environment. - A great beginner friendly program to introduce your child to the hottest skill of the century, in a customized pacing for our youngest creators.
Students who continued in our programs have obtained tech internships during high school, club leadership positions, and more.
Grades 3 - 5: Tuesdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM
- 8 Tuesdays starting Sept 26.
- Min: 3. Max: 7 (per group)
- Price: $220 for 8 classes.
- Full refund available if canceled within 24 hours after the first class.
Learn more about our Coding & Tech Programs
L4: Coding Games in Python
In a comfortable pace, students learn one of the most robust platforms used to design multiple interactive games and applications.
Starting with the basics, the course will build a solid understanding of Python as students start with mini projects and eventually build fully functional games and applications.
Students learn about coding animations, simple and nested loops, simple and nested functions and much more.
Grades 6 - 8. Wednesdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM
- 8 Wednesdays starting Oct 4
- Min: 3. Max: 10 (per group).
Price: $270 for 8 classes. Full refund available if canceled within 24 hours after the first class.
Learn more about our Coding & Tech Programs
JUST ADDED!!! L5: Programming in JAVA - fundamentals, algorithms, data structures
Pre-requisite: 12 months of prior programming experience
Min Grade: 7th
Tuesdays 6:30PM - 7:30PM
- This unique program will start with the basics of JAVA and cover content of AP Computer Science courses of high school, but in much greater depth and breadth.
- Program pacing will be very comfortable for middle and high schoolers with prior exposure to coding.
- Students will learn the fundamentals of object oriented programming, algorithms, basic data structures and more as they take their first major leap into the world of computer science.
- Program flow (guideline):
- Fundamental data types
- Simple and nested loops
- Array manipulation
- Functions
- Simple classes and inheritance
- Simple algorithms
- Array lists
- Advanced nested loops
- Advanced functions including recursive functions
- Complex classes and inheritance
- Advanced data structures - Trees
- Advanced algorithms
- No prior experience with JAVA required, but students preferred to have at least 24 months of prior programming experience including exposure to a native language platform like JavaScript, C, C-Sharp etc or students have to be in Grades 9 or higher.
- This is the precursor to our course on Competitive Programming - USACO Bronze.
Learn more about our Coding & Tech Programs
Advanced and Competition Math
Credentials
2019-2020 school year (inaugural year)
- #1 Team Score in Charlotte Middle School Tri-math-lon.
- #1 Individual Score in Charlotte Middle School Tri-math-lon.
- #4 in Charlotte regional MaPP contest
- #1 in School Math Olympiad (Elementary)
- Top 5, 10, 20 national ranks in Math Kangaroo
2020-2021 school year
- Honor Rolls in AMC-8
- Top 20 scores in Regional MathCounts.
- #2 Team in Purple Comet at North Carolina State Level
- #4 individual score (#2 among Middle School scores) in College of Charleston Math Meet
- #17 Team in Johns Hopkins National Math Meet (out of ~120 teams nationwide)
- Multiple Silvers in Alpha Math Contest
- #3 in Univ of Waterloo (Canada) Math Contest
- Top 5, 10, 20 national ranks in Math Kangaroo
2021-2022 school year
- #2 Team Score in Charlotte Middle School Tri-math-lon.
- #3, 5, 7 Individual Score in Charlotte Middle School Tri-math-lon.
- #2, #5 in regional MathCounts
- #6 in State Mathcounts
- Honor Rolls in AMC 10 + AIME Qualification
- Distinguished Honor Roll, Achievement Roll in AMC 8
- #4 Team in College Of Charleston Math Meet
- #2 Team in Purple Comet - NC
The exciting world of Competition Mathematics can often be classified into theory building and/or problem solving. Of course all mathematicians solve problems, while only a few are great theory builders. Theory building involves developing repeatable solution strategies that can be applied in problem solving and the building of structures that enable us to see patterns out of what appears to be chaos.
The Advanced and Competition Math classes take students in an exciting journey full of theory-building AND problem solving enrichment. It is designed to encourage children to embrace problem solving as an exciting and uplifting social activity.
Read more about our Competition Math program including sample problems HERE
Advanced Math Level 1 (Grades 1 - 2)
Objectives we develop: Critical Thinking, Logic Problems, fundamental problem solving strategies
- Designed for students in Grades 1, 2 who are looking for higher challenges.
- 60 minutes per week.
- Mondays 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
- $135 / 4 weeks. 2 week money back guarantee.
- Starting week of Sept 25. Ongoing classes, no contracts.
- View a sample problem here: Video
Competition Math Level 1 (Grades 3 - 5)
Competitions we target: Math Olympiad (MOEMS), Math Kangaroo, Early MathCounts.
- Advanced 3rd, 4th/5th graders who are new to competition math or exploring interest.
- 60 minutes per week.
- Tuesdays OR Fridays 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
- $135 / 4 weeks. First Two classes FREE. First class will be an assessment.
- Starting week of Sept 25. Ongoing classes, no contracts.
- If your child is advanced and ready for MathCounts / AMC 8 level problems, you may register for Level 2 and we will confirm after assessment.
- View sample problems HERE.
Competition Math Level 2 (Grades 4 - 7)
Competitions we target: MathCounts, AMC 8, College of Charleston.
- All middle schoolers.
- If student is a 4th/5th grader them may qualify if they meet the following criteria:
- in the top 10 national rank of Math Kangaroo.
- OR have had experience in taking mock MathCounts and consistently scoring 20 or higher in Chapter tests.
- OR have taken AMC 8 and have scored 12 or higher.
- Wednesdays OR Thursdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM, Saturdays 10AM - 11AM (new option added) (Tue class is full).
- $135 / 4 weeks. First Two classes FREE. First class will be an assessment.
- Starting week of Sept 25. Ongoing classes, no contracts.
- If your child is advanced and is already comfortable with MathCounts / AMC 8 level problems, you may register for Level 3 and we will confirm after assessment..
- View sample problem HERE.
Competition Math Level 3 (Grades 4 - 8)
Competitions we target: MathCounts State, AMC 10, College of Charleston, Purple Comet
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- All middle schoolers.
- If student is a 4th/5th grader them may qualify if they meet the following criteria:
- in the top 10 national rank of Math Kangaroo.
- OR have had experience in taking mock MathCounts and consistently scoring 25 or higher in Chapter tests.
- OR have taken AMC 8 and have scored 15 or higher.
- Mondays OR Tuesdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM or Saturdays 9AM - 10:30AM.
- 1 hr class: $135/4 weeks. 2 hr class: $200/4 weeks. First Two classes FREE. First class will be an assessment.
- Starting week of Sept 25. Ongoing classes, no contracts.
- View sample problem HERE.
Learn more about our Math Programs (no separate sign up needed for assessments)
ELA: Creative Writing.
Creative writing is one of the most important skills with benefits in all walks of life. And we feel this is a skill that has seen the most dearth of attention in the school systems.
Our program will coach your child on structuring their thoughts into carefully planned narratives, using superior language styles that make the simplest of scenes come alive.
There are plenty of neuroscience research suggesting that when students engage in creative writing, it activates the same cognitive abilities tied to invention and problem solving. It also increases their patience and persistence in driving towards long term goals vs driving towards immediate gratification.
These competencies will be strong differentiators in a fast changing world where your kids will have to be problem solvers in scenarios where the problem itself may not be clearly defined. Our program is designed to build their ongoing confidence and develop them into superior thinkers and problem solvers
Grades 3- 5: Thursdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM OR 6:40PM - 7:40PM
- 8 Thursdays starting Sept 28.
- Min: 3. Max: 10 (per group)
- Price: $240 for 8 classes. Full refund available if canceled within 24 hours after the first class.
ELA: PSAT 8/9. English (Reading & Writing / Grammar)
Evidence Based Reading
Grammar / Evidence Based Writing
The PSAT program is based on our popular SAT program where we have helped many students score from 1500-1590.
Students will learn multiple strategies to increase their speed and accuracy on Reading Comprehension. Students will learn how to approach passages on Fiction, History, Social Studies, Science, and Paired Passages.
Students will also learn the Grammar concepts needed to ace the PSAT.
Concepts they learn will be equally applicable in the SAT / ACT.
Grades 6 - 8: Wednesdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM OR Thursdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM
- Reading Strategies and Grammar / Writing Concepts.
- Min: 5. Max: 10 (per group)
- Price: $135 per 4 classes. Two week money back guarantee.