Sessions
We operate in six week sessions throughout the year. Each session last one hour and we accept about 14 students per session. Each of the student is given an account based on what we initially estimate their level of code competency is. We have four levels, based on individual competency and the goal of our sessions is to help kids move up from level to level. There is no formal lecture, we rely on a hands free, one on one approach to help each kid understand the concepts necessary at their own pace. Kids are encouraged to continue working on their progress outside of session time. From session to session, we invite industry professionals to come and talk to the kids about their jobs, their careers and this gives kids the opportunity to understand the different opportunities available within the technology world.
How
- Two weeks before each session, we open registration online on our website and email our parents.
- You can register your children (up to 2 per family per session) for a session
- Within one week of the start of the session we will email you to confirm your children’s attendance. On your confirmation, the spot(s) you signed up for will be reserved. This is to prevent no shows given the demand for the program
- On confirmation of your spot(s), just show up for the first day of class!
When?
- Every Saturday for 6 weeks (except holidays)
- 11:00PM – 2:00 PM
- 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Where
- Laurel Library Computer Lab. 507 7th St, Laurel, MD 20707
KidKoders Parents
If you're attending a workshop or a class:First allow us to congratulate you on being pro-active and understanding the value of coding literacy in your child’s life now and for the future. Beyond that, the one and only thing your child needs from you is:
- A LAPTOP/CHROMEBOOK: It could be your own or any other portable computer. As long as it can get on the internet, they can use it.
- YOUR SUPPORT: It goes a long way towards ensuring your child’s success in learning and progressing.
We will also ask that if the need rises during the lesson for your child to work on a certain skill for you to make time for them to do so during the week. Your help is crucial in helping them get along, and who knows, you might pick a thing up or two while helping them!
Kids
If you're attending a workshop or a class:In order for all of us to teach and learn in the best conditions possible, there are core values that we at KidKoders live by and expect our students to respect and strive towards:
- PATIENCE: Coding is fun, but it can also become frustrating at times. After all, it solving puzzles was so easy we would not spend so much time on them. The same mindset is required to become a good coder. Sometimes the solution is not obvious and we ask that you try your best to be patient and work at it.
- HARD WORK: Nobody becomes good at anything by just thinking about it. Coding requires a lot of trial and error, and the more you work at it, the better you become. We always expect our students to try their hardest and to strive to become excellent.
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE: As said before, coding can become frustrating at times. Throughout it, we expect our students to maintain a positive attitude towards their peers and teachers
We will often remind you of these values during our classes and we expect you to remember them and live by them as you progress through the curriculum.
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