4-student Maximum

Our computer classes have a maximum of 4 students per instructor. We offer personalized care and instruction that is second to none. No student minimums in any class we offer – if you register your child for a programming class, it will run.

Year-round Classes

We operate summer computer programming camps and weekly school season classes which means the learning and the fun never stop! Inquire about our next session and book a free trial class for your child any time of year!

18+ Years Experience

We’ve been offering programming courses since 1999 throughout Canada. There’s nobody in the industry that boasts a track record as long and successful as ours. Read the testimonial below to see the kind of impact we’ve had on our students!

About RP4K

Real Programming 4 Kids instructors are based in Canada, and are university undergraduates, graduate students, or recent grads. Let our students and their parents tell you about their experience with RP4K. Take a few minutes to learn more about us with live footage from some of our classes!

Why Choose Computer Programming for your Kids?

Teaching children programming ensures they are better able to use logic in problem-solving for the years ahead. Programming knowledge helps children structure their ideas more effectively while developing their grasp of challenging technical concepts. The resulting computer knowledge empowers children to greater success in the future as computers and other devices become further integrated into our lives.

Real Instructors

Each RP4K “Guru” is a post-secondary student, specializing in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Our gurus are able to give students the inside track on what to expect as a programmer in high school and beyond.

Real Math

Without math, video games wouldn’t exist. Each course is like a hidden math lesson. All of our courses apply math from simple counting of integers right up to 3D vectors and trigonometry. Who knew math could be this fun?

Real Fun

Teachers often say it’s tough to compete with video games. So we don’t. We use them to a student’s advantage. But let’s face it, when you’re a kid you just want to have a good time! Our classes are informal and relaxed, but most of all, FUN!

Meet The Team

With years of experience in teaching and a comprehensive programming background, our teachers are the most qualified in the industry for their role. They focus on helping each individual child learn the programming skills they require for the future, while creating an engaging learning environment. Their work helps kids across the region develop their passion for computer programming while instilling valuable knowledge regarding challenging concepts.

Elliott Bay

Owner, President

Dylan Brunning

Director of Operations and Education

John Krent

Assistant Director of Operations/Education

Daniel West

Senior Instructor

No-risk Free Trial

We offer a FREE Trial Class so you can check out what we’re all about and gauge your level of interest. Even better, we can find the right fit for your child to help ensure their success. Finding the right class for your child is our #1 priority.

Industry Standard Languages

Learn video game industry standard programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, C++ and Unity. We’re proud to offer a challenging learning environment for all skill levels, with all the fun of video games!

Real Programming

We’re thrilled to see so many fun video game design camps being offered these days. However, most camps use drag-and-drop game making software, requiring minimal programming knowledge. We only teach REAL programming – just like the pros!

"Leonardo's confidence and self-esteem are greatly improved"

I am writing to you to let you know what a difference Real programming has made for my son and our family. Our son Leonardo has had difficulty in school since the early years.

Leonardo’s Parent
An RP4K Parent

"I've been thinking about RP4K lately and how much it changed my life. I continued to build video games independently for years after RP4K and even successfully sold a few. I've always loved video games and programming and have been employed steadily in programming roles since I was 16."

I'm mostly just feeling some nostalgia and a lot of gratitude and wanting to thank you guys for the opportunities you provided me.

Kenn Sippell – Previous Student
Senior Software Design Engineer at Bing

"Every instructor was fantastic"

I would like to thank Elliott and the teachers at Real Programming 4 Kids for the effort they put into their programs and their interest in the students. In 2003, when my son was about 10 years old he expressed an interest in making video games.

Heather McCann
An RP4K parent

If you’re interviewing for software development jobs, it’s worthwhile noting that the position piques people's interest when on a resume.

If there's time at the end of an interview, an interviewer is likely to enquire about RP4K and the role itself. I experienced this on three occasions.

Christopher Goldsworthy
Previous RP4K Instructor

"I highly recommend Real Programming 4 Kids."

When I first picked up the phone and called you in 2005, I was very excited to hear that you use Visual Basic, a real programming language! Over the next 5 years, my son Brendan has taken three of your Visual Basic Game Programming courses, a C++ course, and a C# course.

Robert Herjavec
CBC Dragons' Den & Shark Tank ABC

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