Code Ninjas Opening Soon In Algonquin

ALGONQUIN, IL -- A new kids coding center will be opening soon in Algonquin. The local owners of the new Code Ninjas, a learning center that will open on Saturday, September 8 at 2755 Algonquin Road, know that video games aren’t only fun, but educational and use video games to help teach children computer coding and problem-solving skills. All while allowing visitors to have fun building their own video games.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 8, the first 50 founding families who sign up will receive discounted program pricing that’s locked in for the duration of their membership. Also, the founding families will receive a Code Ninjas swag bag. Raffles prizes will include free Code Ninjas Summer Camp for a week, gift certificates at local restaurants, Code Ninjas’ T-shirts and backpacks and a Code Ninjas birthday party.

“Code Ninjas is a place where kids can have fun and learn coding at the same time,” said Tim Yoder, Code Ninjas Algonquin Center Director. “I’m excited to help bring Code Ninjas to Algonquin, so that local kids can experience our unique learning concept, which will help them in their future careers.”

Children ages 7 to 14 years old 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 the app store.

Code Ninjas offers a variety of opportunities for children to get involved, including a flexible weeknight drop-in program, summer and day 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 Algonquin and surrounding communities,” said Graham.

For more information about setting up a free tour and Game Building Session at the Algonquin Code Ninjas location, please visit Code Ninjas in Algonquin or e-mail them directly atAlgonquinIL@codeninjas.com You can stay up to date by following them on Facebook and Instagram by searching “Code Ninjas Algonquin.”

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