Code Ninjas Reopens in Hanover to Teach Kids Coding in a Cool Way

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 located at 7550 Teague Rd., Ste. 113, know that video games aren’t only fun, but can be educational. Code Ninjas serves the local area by teaching children computer coding and problem-solving skills, while having fun building video games.

To ensure the safety of all Ninjas, parents, and Senseis, Code Ninjas is taking extra precautions. The center will be thoroughly cleaned routinely, on a daily basis by employees. Devices, tables, door handles, bathrooms, and other frequently-used surfaces will be sanitized throughout the day. In addition, student workspaces and equipment, including computers, monitors, and mice will be cleaned between every student session. There will be an increased distance between individual student workstations in the dojo, as well as careful monitoring and enforcement of no-contact interactions.

The Arundel Mills Hanover location is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Tom McCormick and his wife Tu Nguyen. Originally from Vietnam, Nguyen came to the U.S. in 1991 and received her master’s in math and computer science from John Hopkins University. McCormick attended New York University to pursue his bachelor’s degree in computer science. Together, McCormick and Nguyen have over 30 years of experience in the software development industry. They understand the value of STEM education and realized the need for it at a young age, which led them to finding Code Ninjas. Instantly, they knew it would be a great fit in the Arundel Mills Hanover community. This is their first location, with plans to open a second in Fulton.

“Our son loved every session he went to at Code Ninjas,” said McCormick. “He’s not only learning how to code, but also being taught life skills like collaboration and problem-solving skills, and he has a blast doing it. We are excited to open a new location because we’re able to provide this same opportunity for the kids in the Arundel Mills Hanover Community.”

Hanover children ages 5-14 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 Arundel Mills Hanover Code Ninjas location, please call 443-718-9027 or visit https://www.codeninjas.com/locations/md-arundel-mills-hanover.

About Code Ninjas

Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise. At Code Ninjas centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids have fun, parents see results®. For more information, visit codeninjas.com.