Code Ninjas Debuts in Springboro

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 recently opened at 2333 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., 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 Springboro location is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and friends Prashant Sagvekar and Gladson Baby. Sagvekar and Baby have lived in the Springboro area for twelve years, and both work in the information technology space as technology leaders, with experience in software development. The pair became interested in opening a Code Ninjas after recognizing the importance of STEM education, but identifying a lack of coding education opportunities in their area. After discovering Code Ninjas through an advertisement online, they knew it was a perfect fit for the community.

“At Code Ninjas, children learn coding skills, all while being entertained and having fun,” said Sagvekar. “The skills children learn at Code Ninjas are incredibly beneficial, and prepare them for a future in STEM. We’re so excited to bring this business to our community and share our passion for coding with the community.”

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 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.

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.

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.

For more information about the Springboro Code Ninjas location, please visit codeninjas.com/oh-springboro/ or call 937-716-1306.