Little Robot Friends — Video Game Design

My 9-year-old attended the Little Robot Friends Video Game Design program in Toronto last month, and overall, it was a solid experience. The instructor, Lucas, was genuinely enthusiastic and kept the kids engaged while they learned to code their robots. My son built a simple game where the robot had to navigate through obstacles, which was a big hit at home. The small group size meant that he got plenty of individual attention, which I appreciated. However, I did notice a bit of excessive screen time during sessions. While I understand that coding requires some screen usage, I felt there could be more hands-on, unplugged activities to balance it out. Pick-up was smooth, with clear instructions provided, which was a relief. I would recommend this program for parents looking to encourage their children’s creativity and problem-solving skills, but keep an eye on the screen time aspect.

My son recently participated in the Little Robot Friends Video Game Design program in Toronto, and he had a great time working on his own game project. The instructor, Sarah, was incredibly engaged and made sure each child felt comfortable asking questions. My son loved programming his robot to navigate a mini obstacle course. However, we did experience some long lines during drop-off, which was a bit frustrating. Overall, I found the group size to be just right, allowing each child to get ample attention. The program has fostered his creativity and problem-solving skills, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I would recommend this program to other parents, especially if your child enjoys technology and building things, but just be prepared for a bit of a wait at the start.