Code Ninjas

Where kids build the future

Free for 2 sessions

  • New students only
  • Ages 5 to 15

Learn coding, problem‑solving & creativity

  • At the Dojo or online across BC

Book your free sessions

No commitment, in person or online. We'll call you ASAP to set them up.

Step 1 of 3 · Your details

Your details

Who's it for?

Optional — it helps us plan the session. Age 5–15.

Your child (optional)

Date of birth

Interested in pickup and drop-off? Optional

Optional. Before and after school, we walk ninjas between the Dojo and nearby schools.

Stay in touch

Both optional — we'll call you either way.

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Funding, optional

Plan, Code, Test, Improve, Create, Learn, Belong

Inside the Dojo

Not screen time. Build time.

Kids build real games, robots and AI projects, with Code Senseis every step of the way. It's the place they'll beg to go back to!

Three kids in Code Ninjas shirts cheer at a laptop
Two girls grin at a robot they built beside a laptop
Create
Two boys smile beside a 3D printer
Learn
A mentor points at a student's screen while two kids code
Three young kids watch a small robot they coded
A mentor and two boys point at a Minecraft build on screen
Two smiling kids in Code Ninjas shirts
Belong
A mentor watches a boy build a robot

Photos from Code Ninjas centres.

How it works

Two free sessions. No commitment.

You don't need to know a line of code. Neither does your child — yet.

  1. 1

    Session one

    Step into the Dojo

    At the Dojo or online, your ninja meets a Code Sensei and starts building their very first game. Most kids can't wait to show you what they made!

  2. 2

    Session two

    Level up

    Back to the same game to plan, code, test and improve it — the loop real developers use every day.

  3. 3

    Then

    Your call

    Loved it? We'll show you the path from white belt to black belt. Not the right fit? No pressure, ever.

At the Dojo, or online from anywhere in BC

Your ninja's two free sessions can happen either way. No need to choose now: we'll sort out what works best for your family when we call.

  • In person, at the Dojo
    6684 Main Street, Vancouver

  • Online, from home
    Anywhere in BC

For homeschool families

Homeschool coding, online

Wherever your family learns in BC, the Dojo comes to you. Same two free sessions, with a Code Sensei every step of the way.

Two boys laugh and point at a laptop screen

  • 5:1

    Small class sizes

    A dedicated Code Sensei for every five ninjas.

  • Weekly progress reports

    A report every week, so you always know what your ninja is working on.

  • From home, or at the Dojo

    Join online from anywhere in BC, or in person. We'll sort out which when we call.

Homeschool hours
10 AM to 3 PM, Pacific time
Only here
Exclusive to Vancouver South

School credits

Coding hours that may count toward school credits

Your ninja’s hours with us may be used toward school credits. Each school and homeschool program sets its own rules, so check with yours on what it accepts.

Every week

A progress report for you

See how your ninja is moving along the belt path, and keep a record to share with your school or homeschool program.

Book your free sessions

Our programs

Find your ninja's path

A young girl builds with an electronics kit JR · ages 5 to 7

"…a foundation of learning through engaging activities, creativity, and problem-solving – no reading required!"

Two teens build a game together on a laptop CREATE · ages 8 to 15

"…built to keep our Ninjas engaged, challenged, and learning! Whether building their own video games or debugging code…"

Quoted from codeninjas.com.

White belt to black belt, and beyond

In Code Ninjas CREATE, kids learn to code at their own pace on IMPACT, a game-based curriculum, with Code Senseis cheering them on. Every belt is progress you can see.

  1. MakeCode Arcade

    Block coding

    • White
    • Yellow
    • Orange
    • Green

    Your ninja builds their first games with blocks, then levels up to tilemaps and full platformer projects.

  2. MakeCode Arcade

    JavaScript

    • Blue
    • Purple
    • Brown
    • Red
    • Black

    From blocks to real JavaScript: bigger projects, their own pixel art, and a capstone game to earn the black belt.

  3. C# & GDScript · Unity & Godot

    Advanced path

    • Bronze
    • Silver
    • Platinum
    • Gold

    After black belt, Bronze to Gold with tools used by industry professionals, ending with an original game built from start to finish.

Life skills through coding

  • Logic

    Break a big idea into steps a computer can follow.

  • Creativity

    Build their own games, not just play them.

  • Problem-solving

    Find the bug. Fix it. Try again.

  • Brighter futures

    Future-ready skills in coding, robotics and AI.

ISTE Seal of Approval

A curriculum approved by ISTE

IMPACT, the Code Ninjas curriculum your ninja learns on, is approved by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

Learn about ISTE at iste.org

Illustration: two young coders in ninja hoods at a laptop

"Code Ninjas® is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids' coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom."

Pickup and drop-off

School days start at the Dojo

Before and after school, we walk your ninja to and from school. In between, they code in CREATE.

  1. 1

    Before school

    Start the day coding

    Drop your ninja off at the Dojo from 6:30 AM. They get a head start on their game in CREATE.

  2. 2

    The walk

    We walk them to school

    We leave the Dojo around 8:40 AM and walk to school, so they're there on time. On foot, never by car.

  3. 3

    After school

    Back to the Dojo

    We pick your ninja up from school and walk back to the Dojo to keep building, until you come for them.

Weekdays only. Choose mornings, afternoons, or both. We'll go over pricing with you on the call.

Schools we walk to include

  • John Henderson Elementary
  • St. Andrew's Elementary
  • Sexsmith Elementary
  • Sir William Van Horne Elementary
  • Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary

We walk to any school within 2 km of the Dojo, so ask us about yours. We add schools as families join.

Who walks your ninja

Two of our staff walk with them

All of our staff have extensive experience working with kids and criminal background checks.

Interested? Book your free sessions and pick Yes for pickup and drop-off on the form. We'll go over schools, times and pricing when we call.

Ask about pickup

Visit us

Code Ninjas Vancouver South

6684 Main Street, Vancouver

Next to Sunset Community Centre

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(604) 203-2633

Hours

Monday to Friday
3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Homeschool
10 AM to 3 PM
Map: 6684 Main Street, between East 50th Avenue and East 51st Avenue, across East 51st Avenue from Sunset Community Centre. Opens directions in a new tab.Sunset Community CentreE 50TH AVEE 51ST AVEMAIN STREET6684N
A bright Code Ninjas front desk with the ninja logo on the wall
A Code Ninjas classroom with green walls, desks and screens

A Code Ninjas Dojo. Photos from Code Ninjas centres.

Every kid belongs here. Neurodiverse learners welcome, and BC Autism Funding is accepted.

Questions parents ask

The two free sessions

What ages is this for?
Ages 5 to 15.
Does my child need coding experience?
Not at all. You don't need to know a line of code. Neither does your child — yet.
Is it really free?
Yes! Two free sessions, no commitment. The free sessions are for new students only. After that, it's your call.
Are the sessions in person or online?
Either! Your ninja can join at the Dojo, or online from anywhere in BC. You don't need to choose now. We'll sort out what works best for your family when we call.
How does booking work?
Fill in the form above. We'll call you ASAP to find times for both sessions.
What will my child work on?
JR (ages 5 to 7) builds a foundation with visual coding and robotics, no reading required. CREATE (ages 8 to 15) is where kids build their own video games, from blocks to JavaScript on the path from white belt to black belt. We'll match your child on the call.
Do you accept BC Autism Funding?
Yes. Families can use BC Autism Funding for our programs. Ask us how it works when we call, or tick the box on the form.

Online and homeschool

Who can join online?
Families anywhere in BC, homeschool families included.
What does my child need to join online?
A computer with an internet connection. We'll help you get set up on our online platform on the call.
When are the homeschool classes?
Homeschool hours are 10 AM to 3 PM, Pacific time. We'll find a time that works for your family on the call.
Can homeschool hours count toward school credits?
Your ninja’s hours with us may be used toward school credits. Each school and homeschool program sets its own rules, so check with yours on what it accepts. The weekly progress reports give you a record to share.
How big are the online homeschool classes?
Small class sizes, with a dedicated Code Sensei for every five ninjas.

Pickup and drop-off

Do you offer pickup and drop-off?
Yes, on foot, never by car. Before and after school, we walk ninjas between the Dojo and nearby schools. Pick Yes on the form and we'll go over it when we call.
Which schools do you walk to?
Schools we walk to include John Henderson Elementary, St. Andrew's Elementary, Sexsmith Elementary, Sir William Van Horne Elementary and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary. We walk to any school within 2 km of the Dojo, so ask us about yours.
Who walks with the kids?
Two of our staff walk with the kids. All of our staff have extensive experience working with kids and criminal background checks.
What are the pickup and drop-off times?
Weekdays. Morning drop-off at the Dojo is from 6:30 AM, and we leave for school around 8:40 AM so your ninja is there on time. After school, we pick them up and walk back to the Dojo. We'll confirm pick-up times with you on the call.
How much is the before and after school program?
We'll go over pricing with you on the call.
Illustration: two young coders in ninja gear build a robot with their Sensei

Unleash their inner ninja.

Two free sessions, at the Dojo or online. No commitment.

Book your free sessions