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BUILD A CALCULATOR WITH PYTHON

March Workshop

Build A Calculator With Python

Join us for an exciting in-person Python workshop designed just for boys aged 8-17! Whether they’re brand new to coding or eager to level up

Introduction

Join us for an exciting one-day Python Workshop designed for boys aged 8-14! Whether they are brand new to coding or eager to explore programming, this hands-on session introduces young learners to Python, one of the most popular and versatile coding languages. Participants will design and build their very own calculator, gaining practical coding experience while discovering the creativity and logic behind programming.

Materials Required

– Computers with Internet Access: Provided for all participants.
– Online Python Editor (Trinket): A user-friendly, web-based platform for writing, running, and debugging Python code.
– Assignment Sheets: Additional practice materials for continued learning after the workshop

Beginner Path

Introduction to Python: Learn why Python is used in industries like AI and web development.
Basic Programming Concepts: Understand variables, data types, functions, and mathematical operations.
Hands-on Coding: Follow guided steps to write Python code for a functional calculator.
Debugging and Testing: Develop problem-solving skills by identifying and fixing errors in the code.
Final Project: Complete and test a working calculator that can perform basic arithmetic operations.

Advanced Path

Expanding the Calculator: Add advanced features like multi-step calculations, error handling, and user-friendly input validation.
Functions and Logic: Build reusable functions and improve efficiency with logical programming concepts.
Project Optimization: Enhance the calculator with additional capabilities, applying deeper programming knowledge.

This workshop is the perfect introduction to coding, offering a fun, interactive way to develop problem-solving skills, computational thinking, and confidence in programming. Python is used in web development, AI, game design, and data science, making it a valuable skill for future learning.
Space Is Limited Register now

For further questions you may have on the day of the workshop, please reach out to [email protected] 

Current dates for this workshop

March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

York University:Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence

Toronto, ON

IN-PERSON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

TBD

Brampton, ON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

McMaster University – Gerald Hatch Centre

Hamilton, ON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

BMO Centre London

London, ON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

University of Windsor

Windsor, ON

IN-PERSON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

3:00 pm

EDT

University of Waterloo

Waterloo,ON

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March 29, 2025 10:00 am

2:00 pm

EDT

Louis-Pasteur Private

Ottawa, ON

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March 29, 2025 1:00 pm

5:00 pm

MDT

NorQuest College

Edmonton, AB

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March 29, 2025 1:00 pm

5:00 am

MDT

University of Calgary Computer Lab

Calgary, AB

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March 29, 2025 12:00 pm

4:00 pm

PDT

Centre for Digital Media

Vancouver, BC

IN-PERSON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

2:00 pm

ADT

Dalhousie University

Maritimes

VIRTUAL

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March 29, 2025 10:00 am

2:00 pm

EDT

Morehouse College

Atlanta, USA

IN-PERSON

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March 29, 2025 11:00 am

2:00 pm

PDT

Best Buy Teen Tech Center/AT&T CLC

Los Angeles, USA

IN-PERSON

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