Category: Washington DC

Families in Washington DC now have access to Panda Programmer’s popular kids coding and STEM programs at 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. This convenient Northwest DC location serves children in grades 1 through 8 who are excited to learn computer programming, robotics, Scratch, Python, and hands-on STEM skills in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Parents throughout Chevy Chase DC, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Forest Hills, AU Park, Shepherd Park, Takoma DC, and surrounding neighborhoods choose Panda Programmer because our teaching approach combines engaging instruction with meaningful, project-based learning. Whether your child is trying Scratch for the first time or eager to explore Python and robotics, our experienced instructors help them learn at a comfortable pace while building real confidence.

Our Washington DC Summer Camp blends daily lessons with guided project time, creative challenges, screen breaks, and opportunities for children to share their work with the group. Campers create video games, animations, interactive stories, simulations, and robot programs that help develop problem-solving, design thinking, and computational reasoning. Families can explore weekly schedules, tuition information, sibling discounts, and registration details on the Washington DC Summer Camp page.

During the school year, many DC families participate in our weekend classes, which start with Scratch for younger learners and progress to Python, JavaScript, and robotics for older or returning students. Our instructors are patient educators and skilled programmers who know how to make complex concepts fun and accessible. Small class sizes ensure each child receives personalized guidance and support throughout their learning experience.

The location at Chevy Chase Circle is ideal for families who live or work near Connecticut Avenue, Western Avenue, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, or Upper Northwest DC. The building offers a calm, welcoming environment where students can focus, create, and explore new ideas.

Parents may also recognize Panda Programmer from our school-year programs and from the communities surrounding many well-known DC schools. Some of the schools closest to our DC location include:

• Chevy Chase Elementary School — Chevy Chase, MD
• Lafayette Elementary School — Chevy Chase DC
• Murch Elementary School — Forest Hills / Van Ness
• Janney Elementary School — Tenleytown / AU Park
• Shepherd Elementary School — Shepherd Park
• Lowell School — Takoma DC
• Sidwell Friends School — Wisconsin Avenue corridor
• Maret School — Woodley Park / Cleveland Park
• Georgetown Day School (GDS) — Tenleytown
• St. John’s College High School — Military Road NW
• Holy Redeemer Catholic School — Kensington / Chevy Chase MD
• Christ Episcopal School — near Bethesda/Chevy Chase area

These neighborhoods and schools reflect the broader community we serve in Upper Northwest DC, where families value creativity, academic enrichment, and hands-on learning.

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 Washington DC and Upper Northwest. For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page, or for full details about summer camp offerings, see the Washington DC Summer Camp page.