Code Ninjas

"My son liked it a lot. He went once a week for about 4 months and learned some basics in Scratch, Impact, and Javascript. The staff members were all very nice to my son."

"My Kid loves going here! Very good communication and caring staff members! Clean and they care for others safety! Mercedes was great in answering questions and clarifying things! Their website is easy to reserve classes. We can also see the kids progress which is nice."

"They're fun and engaging and my son is learning so much! We use your programs to supplement our homeschooling, and it's been super helpful. My son loves the projects and is learning so much."

"Code Ninjas absolutely rocks! My son is nearly 8 years old, has a very logical mind, and took to coding quickly. He had been coding for at least 1 year prior, using Code Spark app/software at home. I found Code Ninjas while searching for things for him to do over summer break this year. I was very impressed when I read about the Code Ninjas philosophy and the concept of computer language becoming "the literacy of the 21st century" (from the website). Enrolling him was one of the best decisions we've made for him- not only getting him out of the house and back to structured learning- but also continually advancing skills that I believe are essential for the future. We got involved through one of their week-long summer camps which was about using Minecraft education edition to code an in-game robot to build environments using drag-and-drop code (block coding). He absolutely loved it and we were blown away at how much value it offered. Every day he had new skills with demonstratable achievements - things he could explain and reproduce in novel ways that were very meaningful and not cosmetic. We have done two more camps since then - one for beginning Roblox game coding and another where the students learned CAD software (TinkerCAD) to design models and 3d print them (Yep! Our South Jordan Code Ninjas center has real 3d printers). At the end of each camp, the students get a goody bag and a signed certificate of completion. We have enrolled him in the ongoing monthly subscription for Code Ninjas, which enables him to schedule blocks of time (within specific age-appropriate categories) where he works on a curriculum based on a belt system. He is a white belt so he is working on projects up to a certain level, where he will graduate to higher belts with evolving challenges (like going from drag and drop code (using Scratch for example) to fully writing code such as Javascript and Lua. We schedule the blocks of time online and he drops in during that time to learn and interact with the community. We can schedule from Mon-Sat and the time blocks start in the afternoon until 7 pm or so. The staff has been awesome and are always friendly. They address our son by name and work to get to know the students personally. The facility is clean, well-lit and has a comfortable lounge for students and/or parents for snack time, transitioning from one time block to another, or if you are waiting for your student to finish up. Plus, they are safety-conscious and have sign-in and outs with designated pick-up people, especially for camps. The students are asked to wash their hands before beginning their work and the bathrooms are clean. The two learning rooms are also fully windowed with high visibility for all students and senseis (teachers). I've never felt that my son is behind closed doors or walls that restrict supervision. We love Code Ninjas and plan on continuing for the foreseeable future! Don't be discouraged if you think coding is too difficult for your child or that you will need to support their learning in order for them to succeed (i.e. learn to code yourself). You will be shocked at how much they learn and gratified by their own sense of accomplishment and confidence. **A note for parents with children with learning or challenges** My son has sensory sensitivities and ADHD and has never had any problems at our Code Ninjas. I've always felt that he has been properly supported and encouraged and have never had concerns about him being improperly treated. He loves it there and we encourage others to give it a try, especially with a camp!"

"I like the simplicity of signing up and becoming a member. My son also enjoys going. I like how friendly the staff are and how quickly they answer my questions and concerns. The South Jordan location is especially nice to work with. I have found them not to be pushy about signing up and have always been very friendly and helpful."