Penguin Coding School - Lexington — Coding

I recently enrolled my 9-year-old son in the Penguin Coding School in Boston, and overall, it was a positive experience. The instructor, Mike, was very engaging and made the coding concepts accessible while keeping the kids attentive. My son really enjoyed creating his own simple video game during the sessions, which helped him apply what he was learning. The small group size meant that Mike could give individual attention to the kids, which was a plus. However, I did notice that some activities involved a lot of screen time, and I worry that might not be the best balance for kids his age. The pickup process was smooth, which I appreciated, but the class ran a little late on occasion, making it tricky to juggle after-school activities. Despite this, I believe it's a solid program for kids who are focused and eager to learn coding. I'd recommend it, but parents should be prepared for the screen time aspect.

My 9-year-old has been attending Penguin Coding School in Boston for about two months now, and overall, it's been a positive experience. The small group size allows for individual attention, and my child has loved working on creative projects, such as designing their own simple video game. The instructor, Sam, seems very engaged and really knows how to captivate the kids’ attention while teaching coding fundamentals. One minor annoyance was the pickup process; it could be a bit chaotic at times, with parents crowding the entrance. I also noticed there seems to be quite a bit of screen time, which I worry might not be ideal, but my child appears to be thriving and is excited about what they're learning. I would definitely recommend this program to other parents, especially those with creatively inclined kids who enjoy technology.