Code Ninjas

10/15/2026

Kids already love spending time with technology.

What if some of that screen time could also help them learn how things are built? At Code Ninjas, kids learn the fundamentals of game development through hands-on coding, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Turn screen time into build time. Find your local Code Ninjas today! https://www.codeninjas.com/

10/15/2026

🎮 The Champions Game Jam is officially OPEN! 🥳 Ninjas, Senseis, and kids across the US, UK, and Canada are invited to create a game in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade that celebrates a champion — someone who overcomes challenges and inspires you.

📅 Submissions are open October 15–November 15

Once voting begins, $1 donated to your Extra Life page = 1 vote for your game!

The top 5 winners will each receive a $500 donation to their local hospital, plus a gamer prize pack!

Are you ready to code for a cause? Let's make games that make a difference. 💪

The five 1st place winners will each win a Gaming Prize Pack and a $500 donation in their name to their local hospital! Your Extra Life profile will be created by us once the submission period ends, so you just focus on making an amazing game!

10/13/2026

👩‍💻Happy Ada Lovelace Day! 👩‍💻

She imagined what computers could become.
Ada Lovelace imagined that computers could do more than calculate; they could create, process ideas, and help bring new possibilities to life.

Today, we're celebrating her vision and the young innovators continuing to explore what's possible with technology.

10/09/2026

Curious what a game-building session at Code Ninjas is actually like? 🎮

Kids get hands-on with coding, problem-solving, and game development while learning the skills behind the games they love.

Want to see it for yourself? Book a free session at your local Code Ninjas today! https://www.codeninjas.com//schedule-tour

10/08/2026

🎮 Make Big Change for all kids!
Join Code Ninjas across the US, UK, and Canada for the CHAMPIONS Game Jam starting October 15 and help support local children’s hospitals through Extra Life.

Your Ninja can have fun creating a game while making a difference for kids in their community!

👉 Learn more: http://go.codeninjas.com/gamejam-champions

10/07/2026

At Code Ninjas, kids don't just use technology, they learn how to build with it.

From learning how video games are made to exploring the possibilities of AI, our programs help kids turn screen time into build time while developing valuable skills along the way.

Ready to see what your child can create? Learn more today! 👉 https://www.codeninjas.com/

10/05/2026

Happy World Teacher's Day!

Every Great Learner Needs Someone Who Believes in Them.
This World Teachers' Day, we're celebrating the educators who encourage kids to ask questions, try something new, and keep going when things get challenging.

10/04/2026

🌎 Happy World Space Week! 🚀

The Future Is Bigger Than You Think.

During World Space Week, we're celebrating the curiosity and creativity that can turn “What if?” into “Let's build it.” At Code Ninjas, that's what learning is all about.

10/03/2026

💻 For the Kids Who Love to Figure Out How Things Work 💻

National Techies Day is a great time to celebrate the curious kids who are always asking “How does that work?”

At Code Ninjas, that curiosity becomes hands-on learning through coding, technology, problem-solving, and building.

10/01/2026

👩‍💻Welcome to Cyber Security Awareness Month! 🔐

The digital world is full of amazing opportunities, but knowing how to navigate it safely is an important skill, too.

At Code Ninjas, kids learn to understand technology, solve problems, and develop the skills to become more confident digital citizens.

11/25/2025

Join us December 29th and 30th for
3 hours each day! It’s Minecraft and Roblox time! Register on our website or use the QR code below. See you at the dojo!

10/28/2025

🎬 Happy International Animation Day! From digital animation to stop motion magic, animation brings imagination to life. Today, we’re celebrating the incredible artists, scientists, and tech wizards behind it all!

Animation is more than entertainment. It’s storytelling, problem-solving, and technology working together. And for our Ninjas, it’s the perfect playground for creativity and code. ✨

10/24/2025

Bugs, errors, and crashes—problems are a normal part of coding! 😅

We’re dedicated to making our dojos a safe space where kids are reminded it’s okay to ask for help when they feel frustrated, lean on teammates, and try new approaches.

Every challenge they face builds confidence and problem-solving skills they can carry with them throughout life! ✨

10/21/2025

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! 👩‍💻

Ada Lovelace was the world’s very first computer programmer in the 1800s, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of women in STEM.

Her story matters because representation matters! At Code Ninjas, we encourage every girl to see herself as a coder, a creator, and a future leader in tech. 🚀

10/15/2025

💛 Meet Landon, our 2025 CMN Champion. Diagnosed with leukemia, he found comfort and connection through gaming at Children's Hospital-San Diego. Today, he’s healthy, back on the soccer field, and inspiring others with his resilience.

Through Life, gamers, creators, and kids across the continent are helping raise funds for 's Miracle Network Hospitals, supporting millions of children in need of life-saving care. 🙌

Want to be part of the difference? Join the Extra Life Game Jam today!

👉 https://bit.ly/elchampionsjam

10/13/2025

🌍 This Earth Science Week, we’re celebrating the power of technology to fuel a more sustainable future.

The future of clean energy runs on more than sunlight and wind. It runs on code. 💻⚡️ From smart grids that balance renewable power to AI that predicts energy needs, coding is what makes innovation possible.

Kids who learn to code today could be the ones powering a greener tomorrow. 🚀🌱

10/12/2025

🌍 STEM isn’t just lab coats and rocket launches anymore—it’s careers kids rarely hear about but should!

Big Easy Magazine recently highlighted some of the most exciting emerging fields:
🔊 Bioacoustics — studying the hidden soundtrack of wildlife using AI and sensors to protect ecosystems.

🌱 Space Farming — growing real food in zero gravity for astronauts (and learning how to feed Earth more sustainably).

📊 Data Storytelling — turning numbers into powerful visual narratives that shape everything from health policy to space exploration.

At Code Ninjas, we believe kids should explore STEM skills early—because tomorrow’s careers may not even exist yet. Coding, problem-solving, and creativity are the launchpads to these amazing futures.

Read the full article here:
https://loom.ly/uLXxf0k

STEM isn’t limited to white lab coats and rocket launches. It’s deep-sea drones mapping coral forests, algorithms predicting earthquakes, and scie

10/04/2025

🤖💻 If AI can write code, should kids still learn it?

Experts say absolutely YES:
👉 “It is through the hard work of learning to code that students develop computational thinking skills.” — Raspberry Pi Foundation

👉 “Computer science teaches problem-solving, data literacy, and ethical decision-making.” — Code.org

At Code Ninjas, we believe coding is more than writing lines of code—it’s giving kids the skills and confidence to shape the future in an AI-powered world.

Read more from Ed Week here:
https://loom.ly/IRYi_0Q

Some tech CEOs have claimed that learning to code won't be necessary. Computer science educators disagree.

10/01/2025

Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙️✨

Here’s a wild thought: Podcasting wasn’t even a career 20 years ago. Today, it’s one of the fastest-growing industries in media. 🚀

At Code Ninjas, we prepare kids for a future full of endless possibilities. That’s exactly why we focus on teaching skills like coding, AI, and problem-solving.

The new jobs of tomorrow will belong to kids who learn to think differently today! 🌟 It all starts with curiosity and code!

09/25/2025

In writing, a missing period might confuse a sentence. In coding, a missing semicolon can crash your whole program.

Happy Punctuation Day; here’s to the tiny marks that keep everything running. 🧑‍💻✨