Panda Programmer

Panda Programmer offers summer camp, after-school coding classes, weekend coding classes, and a Wednesday after-school class. The summer camp runs Monday through Friday with full-day and half-day options, and aftercare is available for 2 hours after camp at an additional cost. After-school coding classes are 2-hour classes held once per week, and weekend coding classes are 2-hour classes held once per week on Saturdays and Sundays; these classes include supplied equipment and Chromebooks, and weekend classes provide laptops and robotics kits.

Programs

• Summer Camp — Grades 1–8; typically ages 5–13 · Monday-Friday; full-day and half-day options; aftercare available for 2 hours after camp
• After-School Coding Classes — Kids in Montgomery County; grades 1–8 · 2-hour classes, once per week; after school · $269 per session · Hands-on coding after-school classes at schools in Montgomery County.
• Weekend Coding Classes — Kids aged 6 to 13 · Saturdays and Sundays; 2-hour classes, once per week · $269 per session · Weekend in-person coding classes in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring.
• Wednesday After-School Class — Kids · Wednesdays after school · Wednesday after-school class in the Kentlands.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Price range: $269 per session
• Current session: 2027 Summer Camp (Jun 21–Aug 27, 2027)

About the provider

Panda Programmer was founded in 2015 and has served Montgomery County families for over 10 years. Its mission is to make high-quality computer science education accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for all children. The program serves Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC, and has served thousands of students and campers.

Beginners are welcome. No prior coding experience is required. Returning students can continue from previous Panda Programmer camps, weekend classes, or after-school classes. Small class sizes (~6:1 ratio).

Last updated October 30, 2026.