As interest and demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields grow, a new business is in the area to provide children with the critical skills they’ll need for the jobs of the future. Katy is now home to Code Ninjas, a learning center which teaches children computer coding. The new center will have a grand opening on Saturday, February 24.

Katy children ages 7-14 can visit the new Code Ninjas center to learn how to code in a fun, non-intimidating way?—?by playing and building their own video games with peers in a social environment.  In addition to coding, children gain skills in robotics, math, logic, and problem solving. The game-based curriculum and welcoming atmosphere enables kids to have fun, while parents see tangible results.

The Katy location is owned and operated by Hsin-Hung Yao. After moving to the United States from Taiwan in 2009 to get his Ph.D. in economics, Hsin-Hung quickly realized that there weren’t many programming educational opportunities for kids in the United States.  Disappointed by the void public schooling left for his sons and other children in the community, Hsin-Hung decided to open his own Code Ninjas location.

“Code Ninjas is a place where kids can have fun while parents see effective results,” said Hsin-Hung. “Coding is the language of the future. I’m extremely excited to bring this unique concept to my community and provide an amazing resource for our children.” 

Code Ninjas offers a variety of opportunities for children to get involved, including after school programs, camps, and Parents Night Out events. As children learn and master new skills, they progress from white belt to black belt, receiving colored-coded wristbands to recognize their achievements. By the time a child finishes the program, they will publish a real app in the app store.

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 Katy and surrounding communities,” said Graham.

For more information about the Katy Code Ninjas location, please visit https://www.codeninjas.com/locations/tx-katy-west.