Young Coders Academy

Proud to Inspire Great Things in Young Coders

Our Mission

To empower young learners with coding skills through a fun and effective learning process that integrates innovative tools, video games, robots and apps they love.

Our Vision

To inspire young learners to thrive in a technology-driven world by providing an innovative coding education and fostering a passion for lifelong learning.

The Story of YCA

Young Coders Academy was founded in 2018, with the purpose of sharing our passion for coding and robotics with young learners.

I have been passionate about computer science since high school, drawn to its limitless possibilities for learning, logical thinking, and creative expression. To me, coding is more than just writing programs—it’s a way to solve problems, think critically, and bring ideas to life.

With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, I embarked on the exciting journey of founding Young Coders Academy, driven by enthusiasm, continuous self-improvement, and a commitment to overcoming challenges along the way. My philosophy is simple: coding should be applicable, accessible, and inspiring for kids from an early age.

At YCA, we go beyond traditional teaching methods, integrating interactive sessions and experiential learning to help students grasp programming concepts in a hands-on, engaging way. We encourage young learners to develop a creator’s mindset, empowering them to build their own digital works of art and push their ideas further.

All of our curriculum is developed by a team of engineers under my leadership, incorporating the latest EdTech innovations while ensuring lessons remain exciting and relevant for young coders. At YCA, we ignite curiosity, nurture problem-solving skills, and inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs to shape the future through technology.

Dr. Babacar Gaye, Founder of Young Coders Academy

TESTIMONIALS

Melissa

Cannon came home with smiles, excited to tell me what he did and sharing the games and projects he created. This was a daily occurrence over his two weeks of participation,

Miwa

Kaho enjoyed creating the games and apps. That was her first time to work on such a big project. She said that she learned the mechanism of coding and now knows how the games work. It was a great chance to expand her abilities.

Malinda

The camp was fun and educational. Bob makes coding interesting and easy to understand. His self-produced coding book is helpful with tips on creating games and programs. Fully recommended.

Vivienne

Nalo says, “Thank you for teaching me to code in Minecraft and how to build with more advanced kind of LEGO and program stuff”! It was a great week for us! Thank you @YCA • Laura @BOB 4.0 and Mr. W.!

Alessia

Very good thematic, very good organized, great teaching- love it 👍👍👍 Looking forward to next year camp with something new and exciting! 🤩

Fenny

I signed up both my kids (10 and 13) this July for 2 weeks with YCA for Junior Coders and Junior Advanced. They both love it very much. Teachers are patient and kind.

Sunny

I sent my 2 kids (10 YO girl and 12 YO boy) to Young Coders Academy camp in July and they loved it! Each day, they came home excited to share all they had learned. They loved their teacher and even practiced their robot over the weekend. I highly recommend it.

Senu

We had great classes, even in the first lesson the kids were able to program their first game. Very practical, the kids don’t want to go home after class. Bob is very patient and very nice to the kids.

Our Team

Ms. K.K.

Mr. Guy

Ms. Zoe

Mr. Erwin

Ms. Zara

Mr. Steve

Ms. J.J

Ms. Ting

Dr. Bob

YCA Curriculum

At YCA, our curriculum is designed by our dedicated team of in-house computer engineers who are passionate about educational technology and its application in K-12 education. This ensures that every course is crafted with the expertise and commitment of our own team, keeping kids engaged and excited about learning. Our goal is to spark curiosity in coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship, helping students develop skills that open doors to a future filled with possibilities.

We understand the importance of age-appropriate learning, so we start with fun, playful lessons for younger children, using tools like ScratchJr and LEGO Spike Essential to make learning feel like a game. As students progress, they dive deeper into coding with languages like Python and C++, as well as hands-on robotics with tools like LEGO Mindstorms, VEX IQ, and even building in Minecraft Education. The courses become more challenging as students grow, encouraging them to create their own projects and explore their entrepreneurial potential.

Our courses are designed to offer the perfect balance of fun and challenge for every age group, supporting kids in their learning journey to build, create, and think like entrepreneurs—skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.