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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The US Engineering League is a prominent nationwide establishment that passionately supports STEM-focused education. We believe in the power of experiential learning and thus emphasize hands-on learning through competitive challenges. Since our inception in 2018, we have been the proud USA National Office for the acclaimed World Robot Olympiad, a global robotics competition that has over 35,000 participants from more than 80 countries. In addition to robotics, our educational offerings span across various STEM sectors such as coding, eSports, engineering, science and more. We're delighted to be connected with several of the most prominent STEM competition organizations. Our primary learning center is nestled in the heart of Naperville, IL. However, we understand the importance of accessibility and have therefore expanded our reach. We offer our well-rounded programs at a range of locations including schools, community centers, park districts, libraries, and even religious institutions. We are committed to making our educational opportunities available to as many children as possible, regardless of their location. At the US Engineering League, we're not just about teaching; we're about inspiring. We take immense pride in our ability to inspire the younger generation to master the skills that are vital for long-term success in STEM-based careers. We strongly believe that nurturing these skills from a young age can set the foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the rapidly evolving STEM fields.
We are devoted to the cause of providing quality education to young kids and will continue to do so with the philosophy of Og Mandino, “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
Dori Roberts is an experienced educator of 11 years, with a strong background in technology and math. As a teacher and mother, Roberts has first-hand experience of the need for engineering, science, and math programs in schools. This inspired her to create an after-school club, which gathered 180 students and achieved multiple state championships. Encouraged by the success of the program, Roberts began adapting her program for a broader age demographic. She started the first Engineering For Kids programs at a local elementary school, where it was received with great enthusiasm. This ultimately led her to leave teaching and focus her time and energy on developing Engineering For Kids.