Youth Coding League
Providing access and self-efficacy to all students.
The Youth Coding League is an innovative and complete learning program, built for schools and community organizations, that introduces 5th-8th graders to computer science and coding.
Benefits of the
Youth Coding League
The Youth Coding League addresses computer science and programming education needs for students and schools alike.
For Students
- The computer science knowledge students learn in the Youth Coding League instill logical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering students to take part in the digital workplace of the future.
- Computer science helps students improve across all academic disciplines, imparting resiliency, persistence, and systematic thinking.
- Computer science skills are widely applicable, 21st-century skills that contribute to a well-rounded, academically comprehensive student.
For Schools
- The Youth Coding League addresses the lack of teachers on staff at schools with coding knowledge.
- The fully-packaged program resolves the lack of time and resources schools have to develop a STEM program for their students.
- The Youth Coding League provides an opportunity for students to participate in project-based learning while honing their STEM skills.
What Others Have to Say....
“I knew that if given a chance, my students could be successful not just at basketball but with keeping up with the 21st century skills they so desperately need. I also knew that THIS opportunity could open doors for my students. It could inspire, motivate, challenge, and change students.
“I wanted to take a moment to try and explain the changes I have seen in my students who were in YCL. I have students that I’ve barely heard their voices. Faces who just float in and out of school, doing well, but just going to the motions day to day. I have seen students with severe behavior and anger issues try and make good choices so they can stay in YCL. I’ve seen students who have had attendance issues WANT to come to school. I’ve seen students who barely smile burst into laughter! I’ve seen students who did not fit in find their niche. Students who were shy are more open and outgoing. Students who have had issues with their grades or keeping up with their work be proud of themselves because their grades have improved. Those are just some of the changes. Changes directly related to being in YCL.”
- Cristy
Crites
teacher and Youth Coding League facilitator, Scott County Central Schools
Impact Statements from Students
"I learned that I can do hard things."
"I learned that sometimes computer science can help people with problem-solving in school. I learned that I am smarter than I thought I was during YCL."
"I learned that computer science doesn't have to be hard or complicated if you take it in small steps."
"Some things I learned about myself, by coding, was that I am really smart and can do things I thought I would never do."
"The most important thing I learned was to not give up."