Base Camp Coding Academy

Base Camp Coding Academy Base Camp Coding Academy offers hands-on software development training to Mississippi high school graduates and adults, 100% tuition-free.

Base Camp Coding Academy has a vision of delivering fast paced, focused vocational training in computer programming to recent high school graduates and anyone of age 20 or older in north Mississippi in order to support the technology needs of local and regional employers. Our primary objective is to create a path to a career for each and every student at Base Camp Coding Academy. The program and c

lassroom focus will be on immersing students in current, real world technologies and projects that will help them be competitive in an active job market. Engage on this journey with us, and change the lives of our youth.

Last week the Base Camp class of 2027 presented their Unit Projects! These projects gave students a chance to see how mu...
08/20/2026

Last week the Base Camp class of 2027 presented their Unit Projects! These projects gave students a chance to see how much they’ve grown as programmers by putting the Python skills they’ve learned throughout their time at Base Camp into practice, while learning to work as a team to plan, build, and complete a project together.

Delvin In The Dungeon, created by Christopher Labra, Corey Nixon, and Tyler Vinson, is a Python-based text game that features a save system using a Python module, as well as weapons, items, spells, enemies, and a player built with classes. The game also includes an inventory system that uses a list to store items the player can use.

Tyler Joy and Tristan Herndon created Gameworld for their Python project. Gameworld is a platform where you can browse, buy, and play games. They used lists, classes, and other files to be able to buy games, see how much money your wallet has, add money, look at your library of games, and play games.

Germaine and Brian made Memento Cafe. Memento Cafe is a puzzle based game that tracks a character who is stuck in a time loop attempting to recover their memory. The project was built in Python using functions, loops, lists, and imports in order to make and connect the memory system, inventory system, and dialogue option
We’re proud of the work our students have put into these projects and excited to see how they continue to grow as developers. Great work to everyone who took on the challenge!

*Student Spotlight*This week we'll be introducing our third member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Tyler J...
08/11/2026

*Student Spotlight*

This week we'll be introducing our third member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Tyler Joy!

Tyler is originally from Coffeeville Mississippi, and is a graduate of Coffeeville High School. He has come to Base Camp Coding Academy to continue to explore his interest in creating both fan and official video games for the gaming characters he loves. He hopes that the skills he obtains while he's here will allow him to create the same stories and action that he's been inspired by for himself.

In his free time he loves to play video games like "Marvel Rivals", "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2", and "Call of Duty Black Ops" and he loves to hang out with his friends and listen to music from creators like "Kendrick Lamar" "Playboi Carti", and "Michael Jackson".

Looking ahead, Tyler hopes to build an audience using his technical skills as well as his love for gaming and online media before developing his own games for his audience to enjoy.

We hope that Tyler will achieve wonderful things as he grows during his time at Base Camp Coding Academy. We can't wait to see where his journey takes him!

*Student Spotlight*This week we'll be introducing our third member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Corey N...
07/31/2026

*Student Spotlight*
This week we'll be introducing our third member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Corey Nixon!
Corey is originally from Grenada, Mississippi and is a graduate of Grenada High School. He has come to Base Camp Coding Academy to continue to explore his interest in the software development field. He hopes that these digital tools and skills will allow him to explore the many options available to him through Software Development.
In his free time he loves to play video games like "League of Legends", "Fallout", and "Valorant".
We're very proud of the progress Corey has made at Base Camp Coding Academy. We can't wait to see where his journey takes him! Also make sure to wish him a very happy birthday today!

The code may build the projects, but our teachers and director build the people behind them. :computer::sparkles: Thank ...
07/25/2026

The code may build the projects, but our teachers and director build the people behind them. :computer::sparkles: Thank you for your unwavering support, mentorship, and commitment to helping our students succeed.

Base Camp Coding Academy hosted its annual Pioneer Programmers Summer Camp for high school girls last week!Rising Junior...
07/22/2026

Base Camp Coding Academy hosted its annual Pioneer Programmers Summer Camp for high school girls last week!

Rising Junior and Senior women from Calhoun, Desoto, Lee, and Yalobusha Counties experienced what a career in technology looks like in today’s rapidly advancing landscape. They learned code and design fundamentals, how to work collaboratively, and by the second day of camp they were using AI (Claude) to build an app to their design specifications!

The Pioneer Programmers Summer Camp works to make young women feel welcome and needed in the technology field. We look forward to the return of our campers as full-time Base Camp students after they graduate from High School, and can’t wait to help them launch their careers in Tech!

A huge thanks to Gabbi Adams, Kera Wicker, Evalyn Fondren ( Camp Alumni Association ), Dr. Ruth Rondon, and the Upward Bound staff, and the Tennessee Valley Authority and for their continued financial support.

*Student Spotlight*This week we'll be introducing our second member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Germai...
07/17/2026

*Student Spotlight*
This week we'll be introducing our second member of the Base Camp Coding Academy's 2027 class, Germaine Reed!

Germaine is originally from Water Valley, and is a graduate of .ohs . He has come to Base Camp Coding Academy to continue to explore his interest in storytelling and software development. He hopes that these digital tools and skills will allow him to create interesting narratives that resonate with users.

In his free time he loves to watch youtubers who play video games like "CoryxKenshin" and he also enjoys playing story games like "Honkai Star Rail."

We're looking forward to watching Germaine grow, learn, and accomplish great things during his time at Base Camp Coding Academy. We can't wait to see where his journey takes him!

Perfection isn't the expectation—continuous learning, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are what drive success.
07/09/2026

Perfection isn't the expectation—continuous learning, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are what drive success.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing the members of our Class of 2027! We're excited to begin by featuring Christ...
06/30/2026

Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing the members of our Class of 2027! We're excited to begin by featuring Christopher.

Christopher is a proud graduate of Bruce High School and joined Base Camp Coding Academy with the goal of pursuing a career as either a game developer or a cybersecurity analyst.

**Student Spotlight**
-Hometown: Pittsboro, Mississippi

-In his free time, Christopher enjoys playing games such as *Limbus Company*.

-Outside of class, he's challenging himself by reverse engineering the combat system of Limbus Company—without referencing the game's source code—to deepen his understanding of game mechanics and programming.

-Looking ahead, Christopher hopes to build a stable career in technology, save toward starting his own business, and continue developing games as a personal passion.

We're excited to see all that Christopher accomplishes during his time at Base Camp Coding Academy and beyond!

Be part of the movement to bring more girls into the programming field by joining us at this year’s Pioneer Programmers ...
06/30/2026

Be part of the movement to bring more girls into the programming field by joining us at this year’s Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp in Water Valley, MS. We need to increase the female voice in this field, and we need you to help us make that happen! If you are interested in technology or don’t really know what career you want to pursue, this camp is for you!

Register here: https://forms.gle/hmvaAs9KkNJcJL1J7

Hosted at:
Base Camp Coding Academy
802 Central Street
Water, Valley MS 38965

July 14 - 15, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

You must be a female entering 11th or 12th grade next school year to attend the camp.

You must have the ability to commute to and from Water Valley, MS each day. This is not an overnight camp, and we do not provide housing.

Lunch will be provided each day.

There is no cost to attend.

Through a series of hands-on, team-oriented activities, you will learn the fundamentals of designing and implementing brand new products through the programming and problem-solving processes we will teach you. You will also get the chance to meet other girls from all over North MS, interact with current Base Camp students, hear from seasoned programming professionals, show off your projects to everyone at the camp, and enjoy the games and social events we will host for you throughout the week.

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06/17/2026

Here at Base Camp, We will be starting a to let all our viewers get an insider in some of our bright minded students! This Week is Barret Holton!

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