This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of Java programming via a mix of fun real-world and graphics, animation, and game-based engaging curriculum. Students learn programming concepts of variables, user inputs/output, conditionals, loops, functions, events and single dimensional array, and put them into practice via imaginative personalized activities. The programming concepts and logic learned in course are directly transferable to any other programming language. No prior coding experience is required to participate in this course. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.