Arctic Adventure: a Fiero Code Competition
Be inspired by the vast wilderness of the Arctic in our first Fiero Code Challenge of 2025.
Arctic Adventure invites young coders to let their creativity run wild and to put their coding skills to the ultimate test.
The challenge: use Code Blocks to build a fun maze game!
The reward: be in to win amazing tech prizes, like drones, code-able robots, and more (supplied by Fiero Code).
This challenge runs from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2025 and is open for ages 8 to 18.
Fiero Code: a digital playground for young learners
Dead ends, smart turns, mysterious passageways. Fiero Code’s Arctic Adventure is all about combining creativity and coding know-how to build a fun, interactive maze game.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned coders alike, it’s an exciting opportunity for ākonga (learners) to dip into game development with Fiero Code.
If this is their first time giving coding a go, they will love working with Code Blocks (similar to Scratch). Its puzzle-piece structure and drag-and-drop concept is great for beginner-level coders and visual learners.
Already mastered block-based coding? Then we can’t wait to see them explore the limits of what’s possible with Code Blocks. We encourage experienced programmers to think outside the box, to dive deep, and to really push their coding skills to the next level.
Ready to brave the icy winds of the Arctic? Sign up now and let the adventure begin.
Terms and conditions
- This Fiero Code Challenge is open for ages 8 to 18.
- Registration is free for students accessing Fiero Code through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
- The competition runs from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2025.
- Prizes are supplied by Fiero Code.
- Judges are from the Fiero Code team, not Upper Hutt Libraries staff.
What are the criteria for judging?
Entries are graded on: completion of the challenge requirements; creativity; and difficulty.
The team at Fiero Code will be judging entries and decide on the winners.
How do I sign up and register for the challenge?
- Log in or sign up: Log into your Fiero Code account or sign up for a new account if you don't have one. It's free through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
- Register for the challenge: When you have logged into Fiero Code, find the Challenge page and register there.
- Create: The fun starts now! Be creative and build your maze game using Code Blocks.
- Submit: Add your game to showcase your creation and be in to win. Great work, ka pai!
I'm new to Fiero Code. What can you learn with it?
Fiero Code is a learn-to-code software, perfect for beginner coders, especially young learners.
It teaches you skills for making websites, apps, programs, animations, and video games. You will learn how to use common scripting languages like JavaScript and Python but also block-based coding language similar to Scratch.
Register for a Fiero Code account - free through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
Do you run intro sessions for Fiero Code beginners?
Yes, we do! Scroll down on our general Fiero Code page and register for a one-on-one introduction session with our team.
We also sometimes include Fiero Code in our monthly after-school programme, STEM Explorers. Please email us at library@uhcc.govt.nz or call us on (04) 527 2117 to confirm our programme schedule first.