Charleston, SC Linux Users Group

Summer pyGames is a collaborative effort between FIRST Robotics Team342 and CSCLUG. Sparked by Travis Axtell the event united a number of people with various talents to create phenomenal software along with the promise of continuing the event this summer. The end result:

http://70.145.83.60/csclug/Balloons-1.xo

A fun educational computer game geared towards the 4th grade math curriculum that is ready to distribute to every child who has an olpc xo. Bernie's Balloons will be distributed in conjunction with a pilot program of xo laptops given to schools in South Carolina as part of the Palmetto Project.

Mentors work with high school students to teach important technical skills in the area of art/design, linux environment/development and planning/communication. There are two segments to a team. A local graphics artist professional, Elizabeth Barndollar led the art students in the creation of the visual elements of the game. Travis and I worked with students to impart knowledge of linux systems, software development tools such as project tracking software (https://launchpad.net/team342), and the programming language python. The time span for the project was around 2 months. A lot for the students to accomplish. The progress achieved would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and hard work of the students.

Summer pyGames is looking to expand and learn from its initial running. The project is expanding in terms of number of students, mentors, and supporting parties. To become a part of Summer pyGames, email the mailing list!