Karate-Themed Kids Coding Center Opens in Aurora

Say the words, “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owner of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center at 7450 S. Gartrell Rd., Unit A-1, knows that video games aren’t only fun, but educational. Code Ninjas serves the local area by teaching children computer coding and problem-solving skills while having fun building video games.

The Aurora location is owned and operated by local resident Ryan Heard. After working as a regional manager in the retail space, Heard was looking for a career change in which he could work to help others in a more direct way. After being introduced to Code Ninjas, Heard was inspired by the opportunity to bring a concept to the area that would give back to the community, as well as interest his sons, both fascinated by computer science. He plans to open up to six Code Ninjas locations in the future.

“The Code Ninjas concept is so unique and will be the perfect addition to Aurora,” said Heard. “I’m excited to give back to the community I call home. Code Ninjas will give children positive screen time and help teach them a valuable skill that can benefit them the rest of their lives.”

Aurora children ages 7-14 can look forward to visiting the new Code Ninjas center to learn how to code in a fun, safe, and social learning environment where gaming is celebrated, and STEM is cool. Everything about Code Ninjas is built around fun, which keeps kids coming back. But the center also provides the results that parents are looking for, as their children gain coding and problem-solving skills they’ll need for the jobs of the future.

Code Ninjas accomplishes this with a robust, game-based curriculum made up of nine belts, just like martial arts. The curriculum is self-paced, but not self-taught; kids get immediate help and encouragement from Code Senseis and fellow students as they advance from white to black belt. The program keeps kids motivated with little wins along the way, and “Belt-Up” celebrations where they receive color-coded wristbands to mark their graduation to the next level. By the time a child finishes the program, they will publish an app in an app store.

To ensure the safety of all Ninjas, parents, and Senseis, Code Ninjas is taking extra precautions. The center is thoroughly cleaned routinely, on a daily basis by employees. Devices, tables, door handles, bathrooms, and other frequently-used surfaces are sanitized throughout the day. In addition, student workspaces and equipment, including computers, monitors, and computer mouses are cleaned between every student session. There is an increased distance between individual student workstations in the dojo, as well as careful monitoring and enforcement of no-contact interactions.

Code Ninjas offers a variety of opportunities for children to get involved, including a flexible weeknight drop-in program, camps and Parents Night Out events on weekends.

For more information about the Aurora Code Ninjas location, please visit https://www.codeninjas.com/co-aurora.

About Code Ninjas

Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise. At Code Ninjas centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids have fun, parents see results®. For more information, visit codeninjas.com.