FAQ

Let your kids learn the most valuable profession of today and tomorrow

  • General
  • Who are we?
  • Mighty Coders is an after-school coding academy for children ages 7-14. We provide a great curriculum, along with tools, mentorship, and other resources based around computer science for a quality educational experience. The experience at Mighty Coders is fun, engaging, and thorough. Providing a fantastic learning environment that our students love and feel comfortable in is a big focus!
  • Who are the founders?
  • Dmitry Litvinov and Renato Costa, tech industry veterans. Both co-founders have been a part of several technology companies from startups to corporate giants such as Amazon. Their range of experience has been composed of having roles dedicated to software development and engineering management. An overall technology enthusiasts, their passion has expanded into educating others, where they have spent over 5 years teaching adults and children.`
  • Why was Mighty Coders created?
  • It all started with our founder, Dmitry asking himself, “How much more successful would I be right now if I started learning how to code when I was a kid?” The act of starting a powerful new skill at a young age can set one up for great success long-term. Though, most daytime schooling for children doesn’t teach computer science concepts in a quality, comprehensive curriculum one could be proud of. From there, Dmitry set out on the journey of creating Mighty Coders to help introduce young children to the wonderful world of computing. The result is giving them an academic edge and important life skills moving forward. Kids explore the endless opportunities of computer science, while their parents can rest assured knowing their child is given the best education for the future. It’s a win-win.
  • What makes Mighty Coders different than other coding courses?
  • Enrolling in Mighty Coders is much different than a typical, adult-style computer science education or an online course. Kids don’t like lectures and the idea of going to another school after school can sound boring. Instead, our students learn computer science through playing. We give them real projects to tackle, such as building the same games they've played before, while learning coding principles along the way. Students develop games, play them, and then share their masterpieces with each other. Additional topics, such as virtual reality contribute to a more diverse skill set. The result is a fun, collaborative learning environment unique to a traditional coding school.
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  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • We understand needs and priorities change, and you may need to cancel classes. We do request that you give us a 30 day notice of intent to cancel. You may do that by sending us an email at hello@mightycoders.io or to info@mightycoders.io with the date that you would like to stop. However, we are not able to refund you for any classes that you have missed in the months before.
  • I will not be in town for summer. Can I pause my child's classes while on vacation?
  • Yes, absolutely, we all love summer. If you want to pause your child's classes for a month or two of summer, please send us an email with your child's name, the months that you would like to pause, and an expected date that you would come back. We will pause your child's payment and classes for the duration that you request. We do request that you use up your makeup classes the month before.
  • Students
  • Why coding?
  • Computer science is a very desirable field and can be a road for career success to those on the pursuit of learning how to build new digital products. Some of the most popular jobs today did not exist 10-15 years ago, and majority of them require in-depth technology literacy. Even if your child decides later down the road that they don't wan't to have anything to do with software development, they will still enjoy the benefit of skills that learning to code provide - Logic, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and many other important skills.
  • How is your program better than the one at public school?
  • Public School computer education is a good start, but even though they also offer classes such as math and PE, parents still use help of tutors to have their children learn math and enroll in team sports. School gives the bare minimum, while developing a solid skill such as coding takes time, practice, consistency and effort outside of class. We offer the opportunity to make that happen.
  • My kids already have a lot of screen time. Why should I expose them to more?
  • You’re likely opposed to screen time because it’s seen as useless and purely a form of entertainment. That’s understandable. Screen time at Mighty Coders is productive, where students use technology to develop technical expertise, amongst other skills such as teamwork, problem solving, and more. Kids are truly enjoying and taking pride in their work, while learning valuable skills they aren’t getting anywhere else. We’re contributing to your child adopting better habits through building new games and apps, which will set them up for success down the road.
  • What ages of kids can enroll and attend?
  • Our programs are designed for children ages 7-14.
  • Will these courses be too hard for young students?
  • Our courses are made for children as young as 7. Children younger than 7 may take them, but they will need to be able to read at 2nd grade level and may need more support from our Code Mentors or parents.
  • My child has no experience. Will it be hard for them to ramp up?
  • No experience is required to be enrolled in Mighty Coders. We accommodate all types of students and experience levels.
  • How many sessions per week can we have?
  • As many as you like! We have flexible programs to accommodate the needs of almost every family. Kids can attend as little as twice a week and see good progress through our drop-in program. Additionally, our Way of a Hero program is five days a week unlimited attendance if you’d like to fully immerse your child in learning to code. Browse our programs for more information.
  • Do we need our own computer?
  • We recommend students to bring and use a laptop from home - every developer needs to have their own creative space. However, if they don’t have one, they can rent or purchase a laptop from Mighty Coders.