Category: Bethesda

Families in Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding neighborhoods have convenient access to Panda Programmer’s popular summer camps and weekend coding classes, offered at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church at 9601 Cedar Lane in Bethesda. Our Bethesda-area programs are designed for children in grades 1 through 8 who want to explore computer programming, robotics, Scratch, Python, and hands-on STEM learning in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Parents throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Garrett Park, and North Bethesda appreciate Panda Programmer’s blend of engaging instruction and meaningful, project-based learning. Whether your child is brand new to Scratch or already interested in Python or robotics, our experienced instructors help them learn at a comfortable pace while building real confidence.

Our Bethesda Summer Camp combines daily lessons with guided project time, creative challenges, screen breaks, and opportunities for students to share their work with the group. Campers design games, animations, interactive stories, simulations, or robot programs based on their age and experience level. Families can explore weekly schedules, tuition information, sibling discounts, and registration details on the Bethesda Summer Camp page.

During the school year, many families in Bethesda and Chevy Chase also participate in our weekend classes. Younger students begin with Scratch, while older or returning students often move into Python, JavaScript, or robotics. Our instructors specialize in working with elementary and middle school students, helping them understand concepts deeply while keeping the experience fun and motivating. Small class sizes allow for personalized guidance and support.

Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church is an ideal location for local families. Situated near Rockville Pike, the NIH campus, Walter Reed, downtown Bethesda, and the Connecticut Avenue corridor, it offers an easy commute for parents working in or near these busy areas. The building provides a calm, friendly, and welcoming environment where students can focus, create, and feel supported.

Panda Programmer also teaches after-school programs at several schools in the broader Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. Families may recognize our instructors from programs at:

• North Chevy Chase Elementary School — Chevy Chase, MD
• Kensington Parkwood Elementary School — Kensington, MD
• Garrett Park Elementary School — Kensington/Garrett Park area
• Holy Redeemer Catholic School — Kensington, MD
• Christ Episcopal School — Rockville/Bethesda area

These partnerships help students transition smoothly into summer learning, as many children already know Panda Programmer from their school-year classes.

Whether you are planning summer activities or looking for enrichment programs during the school year, this page provides everything you need to understand how Panda Programmer supports families in Bethesda and Chevy Chase. For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page, or for full details about summer camp offerings, see the Bethesda Summer Camp page.