QUALCOMM FOUNDATION SPONSORS STEPS TOGETHER SUMMER OF STEM
The generosity of the Qualcomm Foundation has allowed Steps Together to develop a program in conjunction with Code Ninja. All beneficiary families of Steps Together are invited to take part in STEM based summer camps and classes at Code Ninja. For children who are battling a crisis themselves or those worried about a parent or sibling, these classes serve as an incredibly positive distraction.
Steps Together extends this offer to families that we have helped in that past that are no longer receiving financial support. We know for many families the impact of the medical crisis has left them in a place where they are unable to provide these opportunities to their children.
Classes can be offered in person and virtually to meet the varying needs of our families.
ABOUT CODE NINJA
Code Ninjas is the leading kids coding franchise, with over 600 locations worldwide. In our centers, kids learn to code by building video games in a fun and engaging environment, with support from our award-winning Code Senseis. Parents are amazed as their children gain ninja-like skills and confidence, progressing from white to black belt.
The Hillsborough-Montgomery Center has been successfully running camps and classes since June of 2019 and has partnered with dozens of local charities and causes of the years, including Steps Together. This center also helped pilot programs for special needs children, early education for the Juniors program, and online classes as a direct response to the Covid-19 crisis. Additionally, the Hillsborough-Montgomery Center partners with local schools, the Somerset County Library System, and Code Uplift to advocate and promote inclusive STEM education for all children. They have been awarded proclamations 3 times for their efforts towards girls and women in STEM. Voted Best Summer Camp in Central Jersey, Readers Choice Awards 2020. Code Ninjas: Kids have fun, parents see results.
CODING CLASSES
Students receive classes onsite or online up to 8 hours per month. Convenient and flexible drop-in hour slots on select days/times of the week onsite or online. In this program, students progress from White to Black Belt like traditional martial arts, while learning various coding concepts and languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Lua, C#, and Unity3D.
2021 CAMP DETAILS
AM Camps 9-12 (drop-off 8:50-9:00/pickup 12:00-12:10)
Break (pickup for half-day campers, outdoor lunch for full-day campers, staff the cleaning center before PM Camp)
PM Camps 12:30-3:30 (drop-off 12:20-12:30/pickup 3:30-3:40)
Week of June 21
PM Roblox Developer - 7+ yrs old
Week of June 28
AM Build Your Own Scratch Arcade - 7+ years old
PM Program & Play in Python - 9+ years old
Week of July 5
AM Minecraft Modding - 8+ years old*
PM DIY Website - 9+ years old
Week of July 12
AM Storytelling in Minecraft - 8+ years old*
PM Code Your Own Arcade in Scratch - 7+ years old
Week of July 19
AM Become a Youtuber - 7+ years old
PM Roblox Developer - 7+ years old
Week of July 26
AM Hackers Wanted - Roblox (Lua Coding) - 9+ years old
PM Minecraft Modding - 8+ years old*
Week of Aug 2
AM Storytelling in Minecraft - 8+ years old*
PM Program & Play in Python - 9+ years old
Week of Aug 9
AM Minecraft Modding - 8+ years old*
PM DIY Website - 9+ years old
Week of Aug 16
AM Become a Youtuber - 7+ years old
PM Hackers Wanted Roblox (Lua Coding) - 9+ years old
Week of Aug 23
AM Storytelling Scratch - 7+ years old
PM Code Your Own Arcade Scratch - 7+ years old
*all Minecraft Camps require parents to supply a Java Edition Minecraft account $26.95 (not included) https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition
REGISTRATION
Families of Steps Together should contact Marisa Narula to register for camps and classes. Marisa will then work with Steps Together to confirm eligibility and payment info. Any questions can be directed to Courtney as well.
Marisa Narula, Code Ninjas Hillsborough-Montgomery, Owner
649 US HWY 206, Hillsborough (Starbucks / Cafe Piazza Shopping Center)
Marisa.Narula@codeninjas.com
908-533-1525
Steps Together, Executive Director
Courtney-Newman@comcast.net
908-872-0217