Penguin Coding — Coding

We enrolled our son, who is 9, in the Penguin Coding program in Brooklyn this past month. The staff, particularly an instructor named Sarah, was incredibly engaged with the kids and made the coding projects fun and interactive. Each week, they built small games and even created some animations. My son particularly enjoyed working in a small group, which allowed him to make a friend while exploring new concepts. However, I did notice that they spent a fair bit of time in front of screens, which I wasn't entirely comfortable with. The pickup process was smooth, which I appreciated, though I wish they’d provided more information on the projects in advance. Overall, it’s a solid program for kids looking to dip their toes into coding while having fun.

We enrolled my 9-year-old in Penguin Coding's weekly sessions in Brooklyn, and overall, we had a positive experience. The instructor, Mia, was engaging and made the fundamentals of coding accessible for the kids. My child really enjoyed building a simple game using Scratch, which sparked their creativity in a fun way. The small group size allowed for more personalized attention, which was great. However, drop-off was a bit chaotic. There were a few parents trying to get their kids situated at the same time, making it hard to navigate the space. Despite that, my child looked forward to going back every week, and we would recommend it, especially for families looking for an interactive way to introduce coding.