Teaching coding to kids was something very few people thought about. But today, parents and teachers know that teaching kids to code has lots of benefits beyond the computer screen.

A quarter-century ago, computer programming and coding were the stuff of university campuses. These days, however, coding can seem like just another piece of the average elementary school curriculum.

Instructor, Jessica Jones, explained the kids learn about everything from data analytics, programming, app development, and coding, all for free.

Kids in Greenwood as young as five are learning how to code and build video games at a new coding franchise.

Code Ninjas is a kid-coding franchise that seeks to teach kids how to navigate tech in a productive and safe way. It offers after-school programs and summer camps for kids ages 5-14.