The Hangout — Coding

My son attended The Hangout — Coding program in Portland for the past couple of months, and overall, it’s been a positive experience. He’s 12 and loves technology, so he was excited to learn coding. Each week, they worked on different creative projects, like building a simple game and creating animations. The instructor, Sarah, was very engaging and encouraged the kids to think outside the box. I also appreciated the small group size, which allowed for more personalized attention. However, the drop-off process on Mondays was a bit chaotic, with parents and kids mingling in a small space, making it tough to find a quick exit. Despite this, my son made a couple of friends and always came home excited to share what he had learned. I would recommend the program, especially for kids who are creative and looking to dive into coding, but just be prepared for a bit of disorder at drop-off.

My son attended The Hangout — Coding program in Portland, and overall, it was a solid experience. He’s 9 and loves technology, so this seemed like a good fit. Every week, he created a new project using coding skills, and I was impressed by how engaged the instructor, Sam, was. He really encouraged the kids to think creatively and work through challenges. My son even made a new friend in the small group setting, which was a nice bonus. However, I did notice that there was quite a bit of screen time throughout the sessions, which worried me a little. I would prefer a bit more balance with hands-on activities. The pickup process was smooth, which I appreciated. I’d recommend this program to other parents, especially for kids like mine who are more creative and outgoing. Just be prepared for some screen-heavy sessions.