Building Video Games and Learning? Code Ninjas Debuts in Stamford

Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center that debuted June 10 at 111 High Ridge Road, Ste. 6, know 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 Stamford location is owned and operated by long time Stamford residents and friends, Shweta Relan and Manju Khatri. Shweta has worked in IT for 18 years while Manju is a high school math teacher. Both understand the importance of implementing STEM education and technology at an early age, which is what led them to opening a Code Ninjas. After noticing a gap in the education system for their own children who are interested in coding and computer programming, Shweta and Manju saw an opportunity and demand to bring this fun coding concept to the Stamford community. Combining Shweta’s long IT background with Manju’s extensive teaching background, the two are looking forward to bringing Code Ninjas to the community to provide STEM education to kids in a fun way.

“Our kids are excited to be some of the first “ninjas” at the new center,” said Shweta. “My 15-year-old daughter will also be working as a Sensei! Manju and I are looking forward to bringing this unique and fun kids coding center to the Stamford area for not only our kids, but the local community to enjoy as well.”

Stamford 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.

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.

Code Ninjas founder and CEO David Graham is a professional software developer who previously owned a successful chain of coding camps for adults. After numerous inquiries from parents, Graham realized there was an unmet demand to teach children coding skills. He launched the Code Ninjas brand in 2016.

“Parents want their children to learn the critical skills that they’ll need in the future, but it also has to be fun for kids. Code Ninjas has found that sweet spot where kids have fun and parents see results, and we’re truly excited to bring our unique concept to Stamford and surrounding communities,” said Graham.

For more information about the Stamford Code Ninjas location, please visit codeninjas.com.

About Code Ninjas

Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas® is the largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise in the United States. The Houston-based company is opening hundreds of centers across the country, where kids ages 7-14 learn to code by building video games, and parents see their children gain skills and confidence along their path from white to black belt. Code Ninjas: Kids have fun, parents see results®. For more information about opening your own Code Ninjas center, visit https://codeninjasfranchise.com.