Local Tech Expert Opens New Kids Coding Center In Forsyth

CUMMING, Ga. —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 that debuts on May 24 in the Pine Tree Village shopping center situated at 2350 Atlanta Highway Ste. 106-107, knows that video games aren’t only fun, but educational. Code Ninjas will serve the local area by teaching children computer coding and problem solving skills while having fun building video games.

The Cumming location is owned and operated by local resident and entrepreneur, Kedar K. Kedar has spent his entire 19-year career working in technology. Over these years, Kedar has seen first-hand, the role computer programming, logic, critical thinking and teamwork play in solving real world problems. That experience combined with the current gap in early education in these areas for kids, motivated Kedar to open a Code Ninjas center. After further research, he knew this was the new business he wanted to bring to the Cumming community. One of his biggest motivators for opening the new center was the realization that a structured STEM curriculum is nonexistent in many schools. Knowing that coding is such an important part of the future, and that the top five companies in America are tech-based, is what really propelled Kedar to bring this new ninja-themed coding concept to Cumming.

“I firmly believe that coding is a vital part of not only our future, but our children’s future,” Kedar said. “Coding teaches our kids important lessons like problem solving, critical thinking and working with others, which all are valuable skills they’ll be able to use every day for the rest of their lives, no matter what career path they choose.”

Children ages 7-14 in Forsyth 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 Cumming and surrounding communities,” Graham said.

For more information about the Cumming Code Ninjas location, visit their website.