Coding & Tech

Spring Specials: Coding Level 1 only $100 for 8 weeks. Starting Apr 2024.

Our proprietary curriculum is developed by industry and domain experts investing hundreds of hours in research and development to create the best technology program for your child.

New students receive a 2 week money back guarantee.

Coding & Tech Programs

Our students have built websites for City of Charlotte, done software internships in High School, won many Coding competitions and Science Fairs.

 

What's unique about Thinking Feet Coding?

We empower students to think critically

We nurture independent thinkers, not just instruction followers. Our coding classes challenge students to tackle problems creatively, cultivating their problem-solving skills.

Dynamic Learning Environment

Our classrooms buzz with collaboration, discussions, and a-ha moments. We foster an atmosphere where students learn not just from teachers, but also from each other.

Curriculum Depth and Embracing Failure

We embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. With a meticulously crafted curriculum, we expose students to multiple learning and failure moments, turning setbacks into valuable lessons.

Empowering Future Tech Leaders

Our students don't just learn; they lead the way. We pave the path for their success, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve and build a robust portfolio for college. Through our programs, they seize opportunities to excel and showcase their talents, setting themselves apart from their peers.

  • Won Science Fair in Technology and Data Science.
  • Won Coding / App Competitions at regional and national levels (College of Charleston High School Programming Contest, Congressional App Challenge, and more).
  • Built websites for the City of Charlotte and local non profits.

Spring Schedule

Starting in April. No contracts, cancel anytime. All classes are virtual.

L1: Fundamentals in Coding with MIT Scratch

Pre-requisite: None

​Grades: 1st - 2nd

​Thursdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM

Apr 2024 - May2024 (8 weeks)
  • Beginner friendly program where students learn the fundamentals of programming with MIT Scratch.
  • Students build multiple visual games and applications using a very simple yet powerful tool.
  • They learn simple and nested loops, conditional statements, and sequential/parallel processing of code along with creative design as they code many games and visual animations.
  • While coding students learn many debugging techniques in their journey to become independent problem solvers.
  • Students take their first steps into the world of coding in a fun and engaging learning environment.

L2: Beginner. Mobile Apps with MIT App Inventor & Web Design

Pre-requisite: None

Grades: 3rd - 5th

​Tuesdays OR Thursdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM

Apr 2024 - June 2024 (10-12 weeks)
Android Mobile App Design and Development
  • Students program multiple sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone etc) on a mobile phone or tablet as they learn the fundamentals of designing and coding apps and games on Android.
  • The fully functioning apps and games students build can be shared with family, friends and published on Google Play Store.
  • While building multiple Games and Applications, students will learn about coding and capturing different user interactions (tap, swipe, shake etc), translating text to voice, voice to text, visual animations and design best practices.
  • A unique program combining creative design and coding in one of the cutting edge platforms.
Web Design & Development
  • Students will design and code fully functioning websites integrating photos, videos, user interaction, navigation to internal and external pages and much more.
  • This is a unique program where students learn creative design strategies and coding in HTML plus rapid development tools to create their unique live website they can share with family and friends.
  • This is a great first step for student towards building web interactive web applications & games.
  • They can use their learning to build functional websites to consolidate their school study links, sports passions and hobbies.

L3: Intermediate Robotics with Lego Mindstorm

Pre-requisite: None

Min ​Grade: 4th+

Mondays 6:40 - 7:40PM

Apr 2024 - June 2024 (10-12 weeks)
  • If your child is ready to take the exciting journey into the world of Robotics in an engaging environment of learning and fun like none other then this is the right class for your child.
  • We feel it appropriate to warn that this class will be full of problem solving, experimentation, laughing, making new friends, asking questions.
  • Our Robotics curriculum is built on many innovative programming strategies and equips students with the toolkit and confidence to program their way through any challenging robotics situation they may face.
  • Students will integrate color sensors, distance sensors, touch sensors along with multiple motors to Code the Robots and solve challenges of galactic proprotionst.

L4: Game and Animation Development in Python

Pre-requisite: 12 months of prior programming experience OR Grades 6 and higher

Min ​Grade: 5th+

Fridays 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Jan 2024 - May 2024
  • Students will start their journey on one of the most prolific computer programming platforms that are used by professionals in many industries as they design many graphic games and applications.
  • Starting with simple animations, they will gradually progress into coding multiple games in Python.
  • Students start with learning basic Python constructs of functions, conditional statements, loops, delay timers and more. Gradually they learn advanced algorithms of collision detection, use of array lists for spawning multiple instances of game characters and more.

L5: JAVA Fundamentals - Algorithms, Data Structures (High School Appropriate)

Pre-requisite: 24 months of prior programming experience OR Grades 9 and higher

Min Grade: 6th

Tuesdays 6:40PM - 7:40PM

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (20 -24 weeks)
  • This unique program will start with the basics of JAVA and cover content of AP Computer Science courses of high school, but in much greater depth and breadth.
  • Program pacing will be very comfortable for middle and high schoolers with prior exposure to coding.
  • Students will learn the fundamentals of object oriented programming, algorithms, basic data structures and more as they take their first major leap into the world of computer science.
  • Program flow (guideline):
    • Fundamental data types
    • Simple and nested loops
    • Array manipulation
    • Functions
    • Simple classes and inheritance
    • Simple algorithms
    • Array lists
    • Advanced nested loops
    • Advanced functions including recursive functions
    • Complex classes and inheritance
    • Advanced data structures - Trees
  • Advanced algorithms
  • No prior experience with JAVA required, but students preferred to have at least 24 months of prior programming experience including exposure to a native language platform like JavaScript, C, C-Sharp etc or students have to be in Grades 9 or higher.
  • This is the precursor to our course on Competitive Programming - USACO Bronze.

L6: Data Science Track:  Data Analysis and Visualization in R (Read more HERE) (High School appropriate)

Pre-requisite: 24 months of prior programming experience OR Grades 8 and higher

Min Grade: 6th

OPEN SLOT

(20 weeks)
  • Data Science is one of the hottest jobs family of this century and has application in every industry. R is one of the most popular data analysis and visualization tools used by college students and industry professionals.
  • This program is designed with a comfortable pace for middle and high school students to learn the R platform and Microsoft Excel in data analysis applications.
  • Students use R to visualize, analyze and generate insights including simple statistical observations.
  • Part of the year long data science course. This course will be followed by Data Analysis in Python, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Python.
  • While not mandatory, Students would benefit most if they have at least 12 months of prior Coding experience in some native language (C, C#, C++, JavaScript, JAVA, etc)

Coding Levels

Your child will go beyond coding and become a better Creative Thinker, Planner, and Problem Solver in the world of Technology!

The genesis of our curriculum and classroom methodology, stems from an objective of developing problem solving and creative thinking aptitude in our students.

Our goal is to instill in students the strategies and confidence to embrace any new technology platform and innovate by conceptualizing ideas, coding them and solving through problems as they emerge.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Level 1
6:40 - 7:40PM
Level 4
5:30 - 6:30PM
Level 6
4:10 - 5:10PM
Level 3
6:40 - 7:40PM
Level 2
6:40 - 7:40PM
Level 2
6:40 - 7:40PM
Level 2
6:40 - 7:40PM
Level 5
6:40 - 8:10PM

our approach

Learning HOW TO CODE is not hard at all for kids these days. In fact, if you are just looking for your child to learn to code, we would not advise you to spend money on any workshop or program. There are plenty of free resources available online that will teach your child some coding in less than a month.

Why then, you may ask, do we offer such a prolific technology program here at Thinking Feet?

At Thinking Feet, we do not believe in spoon feeding code - we do not simply tell students what to do. Many programs take that approach but then your child is essentially learning how to follow instructions in technology.
At Thinking Feet, we do hold their hands in the early learning stages but very soon we let our students lead the way through a unique classroom methodology that fosters brainstorming, creative thinking and Technology Leadership.

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Our students learn to take risks & chances, and embrace failure along the way to learning and success. This has implications beyond just technology enrichment. This journey of coaching and development takes time, which is why our programs span 8 - 12 weeks per unit. To meet this objective, we develop our own curriculum...none of the available online curriculum (free or paid) come even close to what we offer.

What do our classrooms look like?

In our classrooms, you will find a lot of student participation, diverse sets of ideas and thoughts flying all across. Students will experiment, make mistakes and learn as they go through their coding journey. The energy is palpable.

Students learn as much if not more from each other's creative thoughts, as they do from the coach.

Pricing (per 4 weeks):
Levels 2 - 6: $135
Spring 2024 Special Level 1: $100 for 8 weeks (full 8 week commitment required)
Levels 7 (90 mins): $200

 

Thinking Feet’s main learning center is located in the Ballantyne area in Mecklenburg county. We are just minutes away from nearby Blakeney, Weddington, Marvin, Waxhaw, Pineville, Matthews, Wesley Chapel, Piper Glen and Fort Mill, SC.​​