Building Video Games and Learning? Code Ninjas Open in Magnolia to Teach Kids Coding in a Cool Way

MAGNOLIA, TX – Say the words, “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center at 6875 FM 1488, Ste. 1100, know that video games aren’t only fun, but educational. Code Ninjas will serve the local area by teaching children computer coding and problem solving skills while having fun building video games and learning the essentials of computer coding.

The Magnolia location is owned and operated by entrepreneurs and married couple Alwin and Leeja Thomas. Leeja is a social worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Services from the University of Houston and Alwin is a mechanical engineer with an MBA from St. Thomas University. Their search for coding education began as they saw their ten year old son develop a strong interest in coding, but not have the access to further increase his knowledge and skills. Seeing their son’s growing desire to learn more about coding and computers, the Thomas family wanted to find a place where children could have regular access to coding education.

“Magnolia parents will now be able to bring their children to an interactive, fun, and educational place for children to learn coding, develop strategic thinking skills, and create lasting friendships through the weekly drop in program, summer camps, and after school activities,” said Alwin. “Code Ninjas is a fun place where children will think critically and learn a valuable skill set that can help them in their future goals and aspirations.”

Magnolia 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 go from playing video games to actually understanding how to create and develop video games and other educational computer programs.

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 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, summer camps and Parents Night Out events.

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 Magnolia and surrounding communities,” said Graham.

For more information about the Magnolia Code Ninjas location, please visit codeninjas.com/locations/tx-magnolia or call 281-756-7645.