Karate-Themed Kids Coding Center Opens in Madison

Madison WI

25 September, 2020

11:28 AM

Description

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 743 N. High Point Rd., 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 Madison-West location is owned and operated by Doug Earl. He is co-owner of a software development company and has been in the field for 35 years. Earl wanted to pursue opening a business that provided a valuable STEM education for kids. After being introduced to Code Ninjas, Earl knew it was exactly the type of concept he was looking for and that it would be a great fit in the Madison community. “Programming has been so rewarding in my life and I’m excited to show kids the fun in coding,” said Earl. “Code Ninjas makes coding accessible to kids with an engaging curriculum, which is why I’m excited to open a new center in Madison.” Madison 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. 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 mice 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. For more information about the Madison-West Code Ninjas location, please call 608-203-9447 or visit https://www.codeninjas.com/wi-madison-west