Panda Programmer Summer Camps – Sneak Preview for 2026!
Registration Opens December 15th
Panda Programmer is excited to announce that our 2026 Summer Camps are almost here! Full registration will open on December 15th, and this year’s program is our biggest and best ever — featuring two brand-new locations to better serve families across Montgomery County and the Washington, DC region.
This summer, young coders will explore Scratch, Robotics, Python, JavaScript, and hands-on STEM activities in our signature small-group environment. Whether your child is brand new to coding or ready for more advanced challenges, we have the perfect camp experience waiting.
🚀 New Camp Locations for 2026
We are thrilled to expand our program into Bethesda and Washington, DC, offering families more convenient options than ever before.
📍 Bethesda Summer Camp (NEW!)
Located at 9601 Cedar Lane, our Bethesda site brings Panda Programmer’s popular STEM summer program to a new community hub near NIH and Walter Reed.
Learn more:
👉 Bethesda Kids Coding Summer Camp
📍 Washington, DC Summer Camp (NEW!)
Our all-new DC location launches at 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW, offering families in Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, and NW Washington a convenient nearby option.
Explore the program:
👉 Washington DC Kids Coding Summer Camp
🌟 Returning Locations for 2026
Our community-favorite locations in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring are back with even more coding adventures, robotics builds, outdoor time, and creative STEM activities.
Gaithersburg
Our longest-running camp, located in the heart of Old Town.
👉 Gaithersburg Kids Coding Summer Camp
Silver Spring
Held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, this site continues to be one of our most popular summer programs.
👉 Silver Spring Kids Coding Summer Camp
🧠 What Kids Will Learn
Across all four locations, students will enjoy:
Hands-on coding using Scratch, ScratchJr, and Python
Robotics building and programming
Beginner-friendly JavaScript and web development
Outdoor games and social activities
Optional enrichment like chess, ukulele, and origami
Small classes (7:1 student-to-teacher ratio or better)
Programs run in weekly full-day or half-day sessions, with optional after-care at all locations.
📅 Registration Opens December 15th
Families can browse full schedules, pricing, and weekly themes beginning December 15th on our website. Camps fill quickly every year — especially our morning sessions — so we encourage you to register early.
Stay tuned for the official launch, and get ready for our biggest, most exciting summer yet!