Code Ninjas is an all-encompassing learning environment full of ingenuity, strategic thinking, camaraderie, and over-the-top fun! The staff (each are called a sensai) are excellent with the children, showing genuine care for each child's understanding of their coding material. I highly recommend!
My little guy looks forward to code ninja day every week! The individualized instruction allows for him to go at his own pace. He always leaves with a smile and excited to go back.
I love that it is offered to my son at his young age. He enjoys it every week.
However, I wish that there was more hands on robotics and circuits work, as he was excited about that on the preview day but hasn't happened again. And he is starting to get bored with the coding game, since there doesn't seem to be a structured challenge each week, so just open tablet/scratch jr time. He plays with it at home, so it isn't a special thing there. He already does that all week. I gave it a 9, because I am hoping this is just a summer problem.
All the Sensei (instructors) are really patient and extremely good with kids. My son has been in the Junior program over a year now; he has learned concepts and lingos from hands-on activities and can use Scratch Jr to design a simple program and makes his own designs. I’m waiting to transition him out from the Ninja Junior program to “regular” Ninja; I can’t wait to see him do much more advanced stuff! The Suwanee facility is always welcoming and super clean. It’s always a pleasure to visit them.
I like how organized everything is. Scheduling, drop off, pickup. There's always someone at the desk if I have a question. A lot of kids' activities are NOT organized like this. Also, the facility is always spotless and clean. I don't know why that's such a big deal to me - it's just something I notice every time I'm there.
One thing my kiddo would like though is shorter sprints - or maybe a way to get through the projects faster. He wants to go faster :)
Code Ninjas has given my daughter a place to expand her technical and creative skills. The senseis are very encouraging and constructive in their guidance. She always is excited to go to the dojo and sad to leave!
Having your child go to Code Ninjas is almost like having them go to a birthday party at a Jumpzone They come back enriched with all the awesome, relevant things they have learned during coding. This is especially true when your child comes back the pizza party that follows their Code Ninjas camp! I also appreciate how the staff at Code Ninjas are kind and compassionate, showing genuine interest in your child. Code Ninja staffers also offer parents their feedback both when picking them up as well as via email or on the App. Last but not least, Scheduling is simple and so is their pay plan. What Code Ninjas offers goes way beyond the checkbook!