Code Your Own In-Game Agent!

For rising grades 5–7

You love Minecraft, and you've heard that Python is the top programming language.

That’s why we meet you where you already are – inside Minecraft.

With Python for Minecraft, you'll write real Python code to control your very own Agent (a programmable helper in Minecraft Education Edition). You can instruct the Agent to build a castle using just one loop, dig an entire mine in seconds, or create a self-planting forest. You'll see your code come to life instantly in a world you already enjoy.

Last summer, this program was a favorite among middle schoolers who believed coding "wasn't for them." It turns out that they just needed the right motivation.

What You'll Learn and Build

The Minecraft Agent

You will program your very own Agent. The Agent can:

Move, turn, and climb ladders
Break and place any block
Detect what’s in front of it (Is it stone? Diamond? Lava?)

Real Python Concepts

Variables
Loops
Conditionals
Functions
Lists

Projects You'll Build

Get Moving

Move the Agent in a square (your first program!)
Build a watchtower block by block
Dig a perfect 5x5 mine shaft
Program the Agent to dance

Get Creative

Build a house with walls, roof, and door—automatically
Create a tree farm that plants and harvests.
Navigate a maze using the Agent's sensors.
Design your own creation: a roller coaster, bridge, or pixel art

Why This Camp Was So Successful Last Summer

"Coding is abstract and hard."
Instant results visible within Minecraft.
" I get stuck and give up."
Small group sizes with instructors who are passionate about both Minecraft and Python
" I'm the only one who doesn't understand."
Collaborative learning and support from peers

Learn Python with Minecraft