For the third year in a row, Anythink is teaming up with Code.org to host Hour of Code. Hour of Code is a global movement that takes place during Computer Science Education Week – Dec. 7-13, 2015 – to help promote coding literacy and show that anybody can learn the basics. During this week, Anythink will be hosting a number of programs throughout the district that will encourage students to try their hand at programming through fun and interactive tutorials. 

“Anythinkers will have fun learning about computer science during Hour of Code,” says Logan Macdonald, director of products and technology. “We’re excited to join the thousands of participating organizations worldwide again this year.” 

Participation in Hour of Code is one of the ways in which Anythink continues to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) access and education. This international movement is designed to make technology accessible to all, and boasts support from public figures like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and President Obama.

Hour of Code at Anythink
Monday, Dec. 7-Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Join Anythink and Code.org for a variety of coding tutorials to help students explore the world of computer science. These hour-long sessions encourage kids of all ages and abilities to discover new tech skills through creative and
interactive sessions.


Anythink Brighton
327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601, 303-405-3230
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4-5 pm
Learn basic coding skills that will push students to new bounds in fun and creative ways. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. 

Thursday, Dec. 10, 4-5 pm
Save the kittens of the Internet from certain erasure! Learn how to build a webpage with this fun game. The fastest time will earn the Internet Cat Crown. 

Anythink Commerce City
7185 Monaco St., Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-287-0063
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-6 pm
Make Frozen fractals with Anna and Elsa, and catch pigs with the crew from Angry Birds. This program is appropriate for tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration is encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Anythink Huron Street
9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260, 303-452-7534
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4-5 pm
Explore the world of coding while playing with the Sphero app-enabled robotic ball. Use it to try your hand at an interactive life-sized bowling game. This program is appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Anythink Perl Mack
7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver, CO 80221, 303-428-3576
Monday, Dec. 7, 5:30 pm
Make Frozen fractals with Anna and Elsa, and catch pigs with the crew from Angry Birds. This program is appropriate for kids ages 8 and older. Space is limited; registration is encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Anythink Wright Farms
5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602, 303-405-3200
Monday, Dec. 7, 4-5 pm
Teach a robot how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Build skills in logic while enjoying a snack at the same time. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. 

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6:30-8 pm
Discover the basics of programming in Python to manipulate the world of Minecraft with Raspberry Pi, a credit-card-sized computer. This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Thursday, Dec. 10, 4-5 pm
Anythink Wright Farm’s monthly STEM club will devote an hour to exploring basic programming – and maybe even use the Force for some guidance. This program is appropriate for students in grades 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30-8 pm
Bring your Android device or borrow one of ours, and we’ll explore MIT’s App Inventor to create apps. Learn the basics and get started on your own creations. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Anythink York Street
8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton, CO 80229, 303-405-3234
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30 pm
Learn the basics of computer programming by playing fun video games, building robots, and more. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.