I have had some PM inquiries so I wanted to post my answers so that everyone who might be interested in helping can benefit.

At this point I am just in the organization stages and cannot answer some of the specific questions with certainty only because it is really up to us! After I gather my group of initial volunteers and mentors we will meet to discuss specific items on how and what we want to teach in our Dojo. This Dojo is really what we want to make it. We can meet in the same place each week or we can move. Who we recruit as “mentors” will have a large influence on what we offer in the way of programming languages. My hope is to eventually have many different types of skills represented including HTML, CSS, Scratch, Java, JavaScript, Arduino, RaspberryPi and other micro electronics – it really depends on who we get to help and what the kids want to learn. The only requirements from the kids will be to show up, bring a laptop, be curious and have a great attitude. Most of the parents will be recruited as “volunteers” and I will be looking for mentors where I can find them. A mentor can be skilled in any of the areas we are hoping to offer to our kids.

Hello!

I am beginning the process of setting up a CoderDojo in the St. Louis/St. Charles area and I am looking for some people to help me set it up, get it organized, and work as mentors and volunteers.

So you are asking your self “What is CoderDojo?” You can find lots of information at the CoderDojo website itself at https://coderdojo.com/about but I have pulled a quote from the site here:

“CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community based programming clubs for young people. At a Dojo, young people, between 7 and 17, learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology in an informal and creative environment. In addition to learning to code attendees meet like minded people and are exposed to the possibilities of technology.