FAQ
Question: What classes are being offered this summer and where are they being offered?
Answer: For complete class descriptions head over here.
Appleton: REGISTER HERE
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Green Bay: REGISTER
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Kimberly: REGISTER HERE
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Fond du Lac:
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Question: Help! I can't find the Backyard Hackers' classes on the Appleton Park and Rec site, and I'm totally freaking out!
Answer: Us too! If you can't find us, that's no good.
Step 1: Click on "Youth Activities and Camps".
Step 2: Search for "Stem"
Step 3: Scroll down and find the class you're looking for.
Step 4: Sign up for all of the classes! (Just kidding, kind of. . .)
Question: If my kiddo wants to bring their own computer, what requirements should it have?
Answer: We'll have everything the kids need for the classes. No worries.
Question: Once they're done with Mod Minecraft 1, how do they actually play their mod?
Answer: Check out our Student Mod Page for a complete text walkthrough. If you're more of the visual learner, search on the Youtubes for "Load Minecraft Mod 1.7"
Question: Can we continue to work on the mod when class is over?
Answer: We are happy to share the project files with you once the class is over, just ask. However, it's rather technical and can be difficult to get a modding environment setup. For Little Crafters and Mod Minecraft 1, you're on your own for setting up your own modding environment. . .please don't ask.
Question: How in the world do I let my kid's uncle play his RPG? I want to rub it in his face, but the files are HUGE!
Answer: We love showing off to our kids' uncles too! You could setup a torrent and let them download the finished game. With most connections it'll take about 20 minutes. (If you've never created a torrent, it'll probably take you about 10 minutes to find a simple tutorial and follow it.) Otherwise, putting a half a gig on a jump drive and mailing it will do the same thing.
Question: I have a sweet idea for something for you to teach, or would love to teach something myself!
Answer: Super sweet! Shoot John an email at john@backyardhackers.com He loves to dork-out about stuff like that.
Answer: For complete class descriptions head over here.
Appleton: REGISTER HERE
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Green Bay: REGISTER
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Kimberly: REGISTER HERE
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Scratch 2
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Minecraft Server Design
Command Blocks: An Adventure
Fond du Lac:
Modding for Little Crafters
Scratch 1
Play Minecraft
Mod Minecraft 1
RPG Maker
Question: Help! I can't find the Backyard Hackers' classes on the Appleton Park and Rec site, and I'm totally freaking out!
Answer: Us too! If you can't find us, that's no good.
Step 1: Click on "Youth Activities and Camps".
Step 2: Search for "Stem"
Step 3: Scroll down and find the class you're looking for.
Step 4: Sign up for all of the classes! (Just kidding, kind of. . .)
Question: If my kiddo wants to bring their own computer, what requirements should it have?
Answer: We'll have everything the kids need for the classes. No worries.
Question: Once they're done with Mod Minecraft 1, how do they actually play their mod?
Answer: Check out our Student Mod Page for a complete text walkthrough. If you're more of the visual learner, search on the Youtubes for "Load Minecraft Mod 1.7"
Question: Can we continue to work on the mod when class is over?
Answer: We are happy to share the project files with you once the class is over, just ask. However, it's rather technical and can be difficult to get a modding environment setup. For Little Crafters and Mod Minecraft 1, you're on your own for setting up your own modding environment. . .please don't ask.
Question: How in the world do I let my kid's uncle play his RPG? I want to rub it in his face, but the files are HUGE!
Answer: We love showing off to our kids' uncles too! You could setup a torrent and let them download the finished game. With most connections it'll take about 20 minutes. (If you've never created a torrent, it'll probably take you about 10 minutes to find a simple tutorial and follow it.) Otherwise, putting a half a gig on a jump drive and mailing it will do the same thing.
Question: I have a sweet idea for something for you to teach, or would love to teach something myself!
Answer: Super sweet! Shoot John an email at john@backyardhackers.com He loves to dork-out about stuff like that.