Python Programming
at Tuxedo Park School
Learning to code through game development, cryptography, robotics, and AI — grades 6 through 9.
What We Do
Three programs, one mission: teach real computer science to middle schoolers through projects they actually care about.
Mainframe — Class
Spring trimester elective. Students learn Python, Linux, cryptography, algorithms, and AI agent concepts through a custom training simulator. Teacher-led with pre-scripted agent guidance.
Tues & Thurs →Robotics — After School
Friday after school program. Build robots, compete in ACSL challenges, and work on hardware projects. Open to all skill levels.
Fridays →Project CLAW
The after school team is building a student-made AI assistant robot for the computer lab. Local LLM brain, face recognition, voice I/O, and eventually wheels.
View build plan →Project Gallery
Games built by students using Python and Pygame.
Pong
6th Grade · Project 1
TPS Birds
6th Grade · Project 2
Ghostman
7th–8th Grade · Project 1
TPS Invaders
7th–8th Grade · Project 2
Binary Blasters
After SchoolFrom the Lab
About the Program
The Bear Code is a coding program at Tuxedo Park School for students in grades 6–9. Kids start by mastering essential concepts — data types, algorithms, control flow — then bring their ideas to life with interactive programs like Mad Libs, Hangman, and number-guessing games. From there they level up into game design: custom sprites, character animation, real-world physics in their own 2D games. Along the way they pick up problem-solving, logical thinking, and a head start on topics like object-oriented programming.
This site is parent-managed. It is not an official Tuxedo Park School website.
Tuxedo Park School
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
admissions@tuxedoparkschool.org
(845) 351-4737
Monday–Friday: 8am–3pm
www.tuxedoparkschool.org