Panda Programmer Coding Camp, Bethesda

Join our summer camp for an engaging blend of coding, fun and exploration. Our camps offer a unique opportunity for children ages 5-13 to dive into the world of computer science. Our curriculum is designed to make coding fun and accessible for all skill levels. Our experienced staff guide students through every step, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Beyond coding, kids will enjoy outdoor activities, games, and even learning the ukulele!

Schedule and Hours

• One week sessions, June 16 – August 22
• Full-day camp: 9am – 4pm
• Half-day camps: 9am – 12pm OR 1pm – 4pm
• Aftercare available from 4pm – 6pm
• OPEN on Juneteenth (Thursday June 19) and July 4

Several camp locations across Montgomery County, Maryland: 

• Bethesda (across from the NIH)
• Silver Spring
• Gaithersburg

Curriculum 

At Panda Programmer’s Summer Camp, we believe that learning should be both fun and challenging, no matter your child’s age. Our curriculum is carefully tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group, ensuring that every camper enjoys a balanced mix of excitement and education. Young children will be introduced to the world of coding through playful, interactive lessons, using tools like Scratch JR. They’ll create their own animations and simple games, all while developing foundational programming skills. The intermediate group will dive deeper into coding with Scratch, building more complex projects that require higher levels of critical thinking and problem-solving. Older campers will tackle advanced topics in Scratch, robotics, and even Python. Students will strengthen their logical reasoning, improve their coding proficiency, and prepare for high school-level computer science courses.