At Panda Programmer, we believe 10 years old is a fantastic age for kids to start or advance their coding journey. Our classes and summer camps are designed for children ages 8 to 12, and 10-year-olds are at the perfect developmental stage to focus, explore, and create with technology. At this age, kids are eager to learn, unafraid of computers, and excited about bringing their ideas to life through coding.

Surprisingly, most elementary and middle schools don’t teach computer science. That means many children miss out on valuable skills that could shape their future. At Panda Programmer, we introduce kids to programming in a fun and engaging way. They start with simple animations and interactive projects, then progress to building games and using key coding concepts like loops and conditionals.

Coding Builds Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills

Research shows that learning to code boosts brain development in children. Through coding, kids strengthen essential cognitive skills such as:

 Logical Thinking – Understanding cause and effect in programming.

 Problem-Solving – Debugging and fixing mistakes in their projects.

 Planning & Organization – Structuring a project step by step.

 Reasoning & Creativity – Deciding which coding blocks to use and why.

At Panda Programmer, our curriculum has been carefully developed to help children build these skills while having fun! We use the same proven methods in our weekly classes and summer camps.

Coding Can Shape Their Future

By the age of 10 or 11, kids start thinking about their interests and possible careers. Extracurricular activities like coding can influence their education and career choices in the long run. Learning to program opens doors to exciting fields like:

• Technology & Engineering (Game design, robotics, software development)
• Science & Medicine (Medical technology, AI in healthcare)
• Research & Innovation (Problem-solving using data and automation)
• Entrepreneurship & Business (Using technology to create new solutions)

Even if they don’t become a professional programmer, coding teaches valuable skills that can help them succeed in any career path.

Why Choose In-Person Learning?

Unlike many online programs, our in-person classes provide hands-on instruction with experienced teachers who guide students every step of the way. Our after-school classes are conveniently held in MCPS schools, and our summer camps take place in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Bethesda.

Give your 10-year-old the opportunity to explore technology, develop problem-solving skills, and have fun while learning!

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