In the land of New Jersey, a place where giants roam and tomatoes are prized like gold, a bustling army of pint-sized pirates, known as the Code Crusaders, embarked on epic adventures. These weren't your everyday, run-of-the-mill, swashbuckling marauders; no, these were daring pirates of the digital realm, navigating the seven seas of coding and programming. The leader of this fearless band was none other than Captain Binary Beard, an enchanting pirate with a beard full of 1s and 0s, who was as sharp as the pointy end of a semicolon. With a twinkle in his eye and an uncanny knack for algorithms, Captain Binary Beard was reputed to be the only pirate who could turn a frown operator upside down! The Code Crusaders, armed with their lightning-fast typing skills, infiltrated the world of Python, Java, and C++, conquering challenges and unearthing hidden treasures in the form of new coding abilities. These young whippersnappers, with their fiery passion for programming, battled bugs and errors with the courage of a thousand suns. Their fingers danced on the keyboard faster than a caffeinated coder at a hackathon, each keystroke echoing like a battle cry in the quiet calm of their coding lab. From the bustling cities to the serene suburbs, the echoes of their adventures resonated throughout New Jersey. These Code Crusaders were transforming the Garden State into the Silicon Valley East, one line of code at a time. Despite the occasional keyboard mishap (like that time little Timmy accidentally deleted three weeks of code), their spirits remained unbroken, their resolve unshakeable. The tales of the Code Crusaders and Captain Binary Beard are the stuff of legend in New Jersey, inspiring a new generation of kids to take up the coding gauntlet. So, if you ever find yourself in this unique land of coding and tomatoes, beware! You might just catch the coding bug.
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At Valhallan Naperville, your child’s love for gaming becomes something bigger than just play — it becomes a path for growth and connection. We turn that passion into purpose, helping kids build confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills while doing what they love most. Our experienced coaches lead in-person sessions that blend skill-building with life lessons. Through guided practice, strategy discussions, and collaboration, players learn how to communicate, lead, and grow — both in and out of the game. More than anything, Valhallan Naperville is a community. A place where young gamers belong, make friends, and challenge themselves to reach new levels — not just as players, but as people. Here, every child has a chance to shine and become a true legend in their own way.

Spaces are still available in Raritan Valley Community College's online and in-person summer programs for children and teens. The one-week programs are held Monday-Friday. The programs are being offered by RVCC in Branchburg in partnership with Black Rocket and Little Medical School.