Call us at 806–370–0022 or email lubbocktx@codeninjas.com to get started on your child’s coding journey

Introducing Code Ninjas Badges

Available virtually and in-person, Code Ninjas Badges enable kids to explore coding in new and exciting ways

Code Ninjas Lubbock
3 min readSep 21, 2020

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We’re excited to introduce a new initiative called Code Ninjas Badges! These awards are designed to inspire and motivate ninjas as they explore exciting new ways to use their coding savvy and strive towards ninja excellence in the dojo — and beyond!

Your child can earn these badges in two ways — as part of our in-center CREATE program where they are included in your child’s journey from white to black belt, or virtually from home!

In our brand new virtual badge program, your child will choose a badge and each week we will send out new challenges for that belt, including instructions and video tutorials. Then we will also offer weekly “live” sensei sessions hosted via Zoom for your child to meet with our senseis, get guidance on their challenges and ask questions. It’s *most* of the fun of visiting our center in person, but your child can do it from wherever they are!

Call us at 806–370–0022 or email lubbocktx@codeninjas.com to get started on your child’s coding journey

About badges

There are two types of badges — Quest and Boss. Quest Badges are more general badges that mark achievements and accomplishments across all programs. Boss badges celebrate major accomplishments and each involve multiple challenges.

Previously, each belt had a robotics component at the end before the ninja could move on to the next belt level, the robotics challenges have now been converted to badges, so ninjas may choose robotics or any of our other boss badges to complete before moving up. This allows each ninja to take a path that includes badges that interest them the most — no two belt journeys have to be the same!

Call us at 806–370–0022 or email lubbocktx@codeninjas.com to get started on your child’s coding journey

Boss Badges

New boss badges are being added all the time. If you have an idea for a great boss badge, let us know!

Learn 3D modeling in TinkerCAD and print your creations with our 3D printer.
Introduction to MakeCode Arcade. Learn using blocks or Javascript to create retro games.
Create retro games in Javascript using the MakeCode Arcade platform. Bonus: Purchase the optional hardware and export games to play on many Gameboy-like devices.
Ninjas learn to code their own stories in Scratch, a block-based coding environment.
Ninjas learn to code their own Scratch games with this badge, the second in a series.
Introduction to Roblox. Ninjas will create their own games in the Roblox developer environment.
Ninjas learn to mod Minecraft using Javascript.
Introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS. Ninjas create basic websites using a tool called Brackets.
Introduction to the basics of Machine Learning and how it is used in our lives.
Introduction to robot building using the Code Ninjas Toolbox. Badge one in series.
Intermediate robot building using the Code Ninjas Toolbox. Badge two in series.
Advanced robot building using the Code Ninjas Toolbox. Final badge in series.
Introduction to the micro:bit. Ninjas learn how to code the micro:bit controller starting out in a block based environment. First badge in series.

Contact us today to enroll your child in either in-center or virtual learning options. They’ll be amazing you with their coding creations in no time!

806–370–0022

lubbocktx@codeninjas.com

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Code Ninjas Lubbock
Code Ninjas Lubbock

Written by Code Ninjas Lubbock

Our center teaches kids how to code by creating the video games they love. Kids Have Fun, Parents See Results!

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