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Bethesda Summer Camp

At Panda Programmer, we’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new summer camp location in Bethesda for 2025! Since 2015, we’ve been offering engaging, educational, and fun summer camps in Montgomery County, inspiring young minds with the power of coding and technology. This year, we’re thrilled to expand our reach and bring our proven programs to families in Bethesda.

A Legacy of Excellence Since 2015

For nearly a decade, Panda Programmer has been a trusted name in kids’ programming education. Our summer camps have helped countless children in grades 1–8 discover the joys of coding, problem-solving, and creativity. From interactive Scratch projects to advanced Python coding and robotics, we have designed our programs to be both fun and educational.

Parents and students alike have praised our camps for their hands-on learning experiences, supportive instructors, and welcoming environment. Now, we’re bringing this same commitment to excellence to Bethesda!

Why We’re Excited About Bethesda

Bethesda is a vibrant community filled with families who value education and innovation, making it the perfect location for our newest summer camp. Conveniently located near NIH and downtown Bethesda, our camp is easily accessible for local families and professionals alike.

This expansion is more than just a new location. It’s an opportunity to share our passion for teaching programming with even more young learners. Is your child new to coding? Fine! Is your child ready to dive into advanced topics? Fine! Either way, our Bethesda summer camp will provide the tools and inspiration they need to succeed.

What to Expect at Our Bethesda Summer Camp

Our Bethesda camp will feature the same great programs and activities that have made Panda Programmer a trusted leader in kids’ coding education:

  • Engaging Coding Classes: From Scratch Jr. for beginners to Python and robotics for more advanced learners, there’s something for every child.
  • Experienced Instructors: Our team of dedicated instructors makes learning fun and accessible for kids of all skill levels.
  • Hands-On Learning: Kids will work on real projects, creating games, animations, and more, all while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer in Bethesda!

We couldn’t be more excited to bring our summer camp to Bethesda and continue inspiring the next generation of programmers. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

Visit our Bethesda Summer Camp page to learn more about our Bethesda location and secure your child’s place today.

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Introducing Panda Programmer’s Bethesda Summer Camp: Conveniently Located for NIH Employees

At Panda Programmer, we’re thrilled to announce that our 2025 summer camp is coming to Bethesda! This new location is perfect for young aspiring coders and is especially convenient for parents working at or near the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Our Bethesda summer camp is located just across the street from NIH. It is an ideal choice for NIH employees. Particularly parents who want their children to spend their summer productively while staying close to their workplace.

Why Choose Panda Programmer’s Summer Camp?

At Panda Programmer, we specialize in teaching kids in grades 1–8 the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. From beginner-friendly platforms like Scratch and Scratch Jr. to more advanced coding languages like Python and robotics. Our summer camp offers a fun and educational experience that keeps kids engaged and learning.

Our Bethesda camp will include:

  • Convenient Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times: Aligning with your workday at NIH.
  • Hands-On Coding Projects: Kids will build their own games, animations, and even robotics projects.
  • STEAM Education Focus: Preparing young minds for the future with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Bethesda Summer Camp for NIH Families

The close proximity of our Bethesda camp to NIH eliminates the hassle of coordinating long commutes for your child’s summer activities. You can focus on your workday knowing your child is in a safe. Additionally our educational, and inspiring environment is just across the street.

Imagine the convenience of dropping your child off at camp in the morning. While you head to work at NIH, and then pick them up in the evening—all without any extra travel time!

Early Registration is Open Now

Spots for our Bethesda summer camp are expected to fill quickly. Especially given its prime location for NIH employees and nearby professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to provide your child with a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun.

Visit our summer camp page to learn more and register your child today- Especially as we focus on Bethesda summer camp for NIH families!

Bethesda Summer Camp

Hello Panda Programmer,

I am wondering if you will be offering a Bethesda summer camp this summer? (Summer of 2025)

Ellen in Bethesda

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Panda Programmer offers After-school programs, Summer camps, In-School Field Trips, and Weekend classes!  We teach Scratch, as well as other programming languages.  

June 25, 2021 News

June 25, 2021 News:  Now that the pandemic seems to be “more under control” people are scrambling to get their elementary and middle school children signed up for summer camps!

Maryland Summer Camps

Maryland summer camps are thriving in 2021.  Tennis camps, arts camps, and especially tech camps are getting kids out of the house, around their peers, and enjoying life again!

Summer Camp Coding

Summer camp coding is a fun and educational experience for many children in grades 1 through 8.  Initially such kids are drawn to coding from their love of video games.  But at Panda Programmer, the beauty and elegance of computer science quickly wins them over.  The students see the rewards first hand, of writing clean, well-don code.  

Summer Day Camp

Summer day camp is a great way to allow children to experiment with new hobbies and ideas.  At Panda Programmer, we welcome both beginning programmers and advanced programmers.  Our experienced teachers guide students and allow them to proceed at their own pace.  That way students are neither overwhelmed, nor are they bored!

Well, that’s about it for the June 25, 2021 News…  See you at summer camp!

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Camps in Maryland

One of the BEST camps in Maryland

Panda Programmer is one of the best camps in Maryland.  Since 2014 we have offered fun-filled, educational summer camps for students in elementary and middle school grades.  The focus for our camps is computer programming (coding).  And, of course we have fun!

The theoretical foundation of our camps and classes is Scratch.  Scratch is the basic building block of our curriculum.  Once campers have mastered the topic of Scratch, we encourage them to try additional topics such as robotsPython, and JavaScript/HTML.  Our guiding motto has always been “We don’t just play computer games, we create them!”  And this motto continues to be our guiding principle today.  We all know, kids in the grades of 1 though 8 are fascinated by video games.  The tend to play them a lot!  At Panda Programmer we do our best to take the energy from this fascination with these computer games, and translate it into motivation to learn computer science to create games and educational projects.  This thinking is critical to kids’ future academic pursuits. The kids love learning, and creating their projects.  

Options for camps

Camps in Maryland come in different varieties.  Some camps specialize in sports, some in music, and some in art.  Traditionally our Panda Programmer summer camp focuses on computer programming.  However we like to take breaks and run around outside.  We also try to “develop the whole child” by also offering music and foreign language classes as part of our Maryland summer camps.  

Our camps in Maryland are offered in full-day and half-day options.  Full-day campers arrive at 9 am and leave by 4 pm.  Half-day campers have the option of arriving at 9 am and staying until noon, or arriving at 1 pm and staying until 4 pm.  Full-day campers bring their own packed lunch from home, and optimally a snack for breaks in the middle of the day as well. 

Sign your child up today for a wonderful experience with summer camp coding!

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Rockville Summer Camp 2021

Panda Programmer is excited to offer its in-person summer camp in Rockville for the summer of 2021!  Our experienced teachers will be guiding campers between grades 1 and 8 as they learn the wonders of computer programming.  

Our curriculum focuses on Scratch, a platform designed for kids by the MIT media lab in Boston.  Campers are grouped in cohorts, wear masks, and have plenty of space to play outside in the fresh air.  For more information on our 2021 summer camp in Rockville, click on Summer Camps.

Panda Programmer has been offering summer camp coding since 2015.  We cater primarily to elementary and middle school students from grades 1 to 8.  Because our classes and camps are fun, kids love to come!  And as we deal with the challenges of the pandemic and 2021 camp, we are keeping the campers excited.  Therefore they remain engaged with our curriculum-  and we constantly update it.  We are teaching not only Scratch, but also Scratch JR, Python, HTML, and JavaScript.  Our advanced Scratch curriculum provides challenges to our students who have mastered the programming fundamentals in their online and in-person classes during the school year. Maryland summer camps rock!

For more information on our curriculum please click on our curriculum page.  

For more information on our online classes, in-person classes, virtual mini-camps, or in-person summer camps, contact us anytime at:  Outreach@PandaProgrammer.com or 443-26-PANDA.  We love doing Camps in Maryland!

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Coding Summer Camp

Is there coding summer camp this year? I want my son to learn programming. JJ in Rockville
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Coding Camp in Montgomery County

Does Panda Programmer offer coding camp in Montgomery County, Maryland? We are looking for a camp for our daughters (ages 8 and 10) where they can learn how to program. They have a little bit of experience coding in Scratch. Lynette M. Gaithersburg
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