This post is in partnership with MVCode.
Figuring out how to get my children’s afterschool activities to align is like playing a game of Tetris. I definitely don’t want them to be too overscheduled because I believe in the importance of free play and downtime, but if one really wants to do an activity, then I either try to get them both into the same class or to find an activity at a complimentary time for the other one to streamline my pickups and drop-offs.
Right around this time of year, I consider whether it’s all working. If you’re like me and are considering adding on or swapping out one of your child’s afterschool activities, consider MVCode. MVCode offers so many classes each week that it still has some openings available. Even better, my first grader can try a class for free before we commit.
Why MVCode?
Software is reinventing the world, and kids will need different skills than we did to prepare them for the future. MVCode teaches kids to code through Minecraft, Gaming, Web, Robotics, Digital Design, YouTube and more. Through their afterschool programs, school year camps, and summer camps, children learn more than coding. Coding becomes an avenue for children to work in teams, benefit from social time, gain confidence in using technology, learn math and science concepts in a fun way, and be creative. We’ve previously shared one mom’s testimonial about the positive benefits MVCode brought to her son.
MVCode has several locations throughout the Bay Area offering classes for students in Grades 1–10. On the Peninsula, you’ll find clubhouses in San Mateo, Redwood City, and Mountain View. San Francisco, Mill Valley, and Kentfield also have locations.
MVCode@School
Besides bringing your child to MVCode clubhouses for classes, MVCode can come to your child’s school through its MVCode@School programs. They can provide 8 and 10-week after-school programs for students in grades K–8. During the school day, MVCode can provide customized coding programs to integrate into the school curriculum. They’ve also recently launched a portal for schools and teachers who wish to use MVCode in their own classrooms.
MVCode was voted a Bay Area Parent Family Favorite in 2019 because of its engaging curriculum and the variety of ways they are reaching out to children. If you think your child might be interested in attending a class, sign up for a free trial. Maybe we’ll see you there!
