Coding for Kids

Ruby for Young Coders

Learn Programming the Hard Way (Literally!) — a 14-week course.

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Why Ruby first?

Readable syntax. Fast feedback. Fewer distractions.

C++

#include <iostream>

int main() {
  for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
    std::cout << "Hello!" << std::endl;
  }
  return 0;
}

Ruby

5.times { puts "Hello!" }

Course Details

14 Weeks

Ages 11–16

Online or In-Person

Certificate

Outcomes

Students learn to think and work like programmers.

  • Write real Ruby code.
  • Debug and test their work.
  • Use Git and GitHub correctly.
  • Build a text-based game end-to-end.
  • Earn a certificate of completion.

Feedback

Our daughter now thinks like a programmer. It shows across subjects.

Anna G.

Parent

Building my own game made it click.

Levon M.

Student, 13

David Khachatryan

Instructor

Engineer and mentor focused on practical skill-building.

David Khachatryan, Co-Founder · Lead Instructor

Method: The Hard Way

Three habits that compound:

Read & Write

Type every line. Build muscle memory.

Precision

Slow down. Spot errors early.

Compare

Find differences. Fix bugs.

No Copy-Pasting

You must type the exercises. That’s the point.

Stick With It

It’s hard until it isn’t. Keep going.

14-Week Plan

Core Program

  • 1

    Setup, first program, comments

  • 2

    Math, variables, printing

  • 3

    Strings, input, output

  • 4

    Files & CLI args

  • 5

    Read/write files

  • 6

    Functions & returns

  • 7

    Code review & logic puzzles

  • 8

    Booleans & if

  • 9

    Lists & loops

  • 10

    Game logic & debugging

  • 11

    Hashes/dictionaries

  • 12

    Final project: build your game

Weeks 13–14: Advanced

  • 13

    Project structure & tests

  • 14

    Bonus: simple web game

Pricing

227,900֏139,900֏
/ 14-week course
  • Early-bird discount
  • Installments available
  • 14 weeks of instruction
  • All materials included
  • GitHub Classroom access
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FAQ

Is this OK for beginners?

Yes. Ages 11–16. Starts from zero.

What if a class is missed?

Sessions are recorded. Office hours help with catch-up.

Do we need a powerful computer?

No. Any modern laptop or desktop is fine.