Inspired by His Daughter, Arlington Dad Brings Code Ninjas to town October 10

Arlington, VA. September 29th,2026 –Code Ninjas, the nation’s largest kids coding franchise, recently opened its newest Arlington location with a soft opening in June. Located at 2499 North Harrison Street, the center helps children ages 5-14 build coding, robotics, and AI skills through interactive, game-based learning. The program offers a fun, safe environment where kids can explore technology, develop problem-solving skills, and gain confidence along the way.

To celebrate the grand opening, Code Ninjas of Arlington will host a celebratory event on Saturday, October 10. The celebration will kick off at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 12:00 pm. After the ribbon-cutting, food and refreshments will be served while guests can explore fun, interactive STEM stations and a tour of the facility.

Following the grand opening celebration, Code Ninjas of Arlington will host a free community Hackathon on Saturday, October 17 in partnership with Children’s National Hospital, the Washington metro area’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The events are free to attend, with donations encouraged to benefit Children’s National Hospital.

Meet the Local Owner

Code Ninjas of Arlington is locally owned by Ramon Reyes, whose daughter spent five years at Code Ninjas, where he watched her grow from a curious beginner into a confident, capable coder. Her transformation, not just in technical skill, but in confidence and problem-solving, left a lasting impression on Reyes and became the driving force behind his decision to bring that same experience to other families in the community.

Reyes, who holds a master's degree in business administration and computer science and has worked in the tech industry for over three decades, has long dreamed of owning his own business. As a father of three with another child on the way, Reyes decided to explore his dream of entrepreneurship to build something for his family. Combining his skills in computer science and business with the inspiration he found in his daughter's journey, Reyes discovered Code Ninjas and will be opening another location in McLean in the future.

"Seeing my daughter's confidence and problem-solving skills improve with Code Ninjas showed me exactly what this kind of education can do for a child," says Reyes. "I wanted to bring that same opportunity to other families here in Arlington, and to help kids in our community build the skills and confidence they'll need for the future."

Empowering the Next Generation of Coders

Designed to make STEM education both accessible and engaging, Code Ninjas helps children ages 5–14 build practical skills in coding, robotics and AI through interactive, game-based programs. Accredited by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the curriculum is modeled after martial arts, guiding students through nine belt levels—from white to black—as they progress.

Families can choose from a range of programs tailored to different ages and skill levels, from early learning in Code Ninjas JR to the CREATE program, where kids build their own video games. Students explore coding through platforms like Minecraft and Roblox, as well as robotics and AI, turning screen time into skill-building time.

While the program is self-paced, students are supported by trained instructors, known as Code Senseis, and collaborate with peers in a fun, encouraging environment. Milestones like “Belt-Up” celebrations keep students motivated, and by the end of the program, each child will have created and published their own app, building real-world skills and confidence along the way.

Code Ninjas Arlington offers flexible weeknight drop-in sessions, weekend camps, and Parents Night Out events. To learn more about programs, please visit https://www.codeninjas.com/locations/en-us/va/arlington/or call (703) 424-9134. For more information on the Hackathon event, please visit https://members.codeninjas.com/e/?uuid=3addac4a-eca3-410b-aa67-7bb196ed026e