Code Ninjas Opens In Cerritos To Teach Kids Coding

From Code Ninjas: 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 that debuted last month at 11900 South St., Ste. 114, 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.

The new location is owned by Cerritos residents Ravi and Sunitha Jampana and operated by Center Director Amrita Singh. The Jampanas are no strangers to the IT world, as Ravi and Sunitha have both worked as computer programmers for various companies for over 20 years. Seeing a lack of coding options in the Cerritos community for his son Nikil, the Jampanas became interested in opening a coding center for his child and likeminded children.

Code Ninjas teaches computer coding using their proprietary game development platform. “There are no other coding academies out there that offer computing and STEM education quite like Code Ninjas,” said Ravi. “The way children progress through the curriculum with the belt system is so unique and creates a determination to excel and eventually become a black belt coder.”

The center’s day-to-day operations will be coordinated by Amrita Singh. With over six years of experience in childhood education, Singh has developed a passion for teaching and guiding students in a progressive manner.

“Taking part in a program that encourages students to improve their problem-solving techniques, organize, design and so much more, I couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Singh. “I get to be part of something that will not only aid students in various aspects of their lives, but also allow students to express themselves creatively.”

Cerritos children ages 4-14 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 gain coding and problem-solving skills they’ll need for the jobs of the future.

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 and fellow students 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, camps and Parents Night Out events on weekends.

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.

For more information about the Cerritos Code Ninjas location, please visit their website at https://www.codeninjas.com/locations/ca-cerritos or call 562-732-2633