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About Border City Coding
About Border City Coding
Border City Coding is a locally run, educator-led program offering fun, creative, and accessible coding experiences for children and youth in the Lloydminster area. Our programs focus on helping students build confidence with technology while developing problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
We believe learning to code should feel engaging, supportive, and approachable — whether a child is brand new to technology or ready to take their skills further.
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Border City Coding, students learn by doing. Programs are built around hands-on projects using tools like Scratch, Minecraft Education, and emerging technologies such as 3D printing.
Rather than focusing on memorization or rigid instruction, we emphasize:
Creative problem-solving
Collaboration and communication
Logical thinking and perseverance
Learning through exploration and iteration
Students are guided and supported, while still being encouraged to experiment, make mistakes, and try new ideas.
Who Our Programs Are For
Who Our Programs Are For
Border City Coding programs are designed for students in Grades 4–8 and are welcoming to beginners as well as returning coders. No prior coding experience is required for most programs.
Our small group sizes allow for individualized support, helping students feel comfortable, confident, and successful — regardless of their starting point.
About the Instructor
About the Instructor
Cornelius Krahn
Border City Coding is led by Cornelius Krahn, an Educational Technology Consultant with extensive experience supporting students and teachers across a wide range of grade levels.
Cornelius brings a strong background in education, technology integration, and hands-on learning. His work focuses on helping students use technology creatively and responsibly — not just as consumers, but as makers, problem-solvers, and collaborators.
As an educator and parent, Cornelius is passionate about creating learning environments that are safe, inclusive, and engaging, where students feel supported while being challenged to grow.
Our Values
Our Values
Learning should be engaging and accessible
Creativity and curiosity matter
Mistakes are part of learning
Technology is a tool for building, not just consuming
Border City Coding is proud to be a locally run program focused on supporting families and learners in our community.
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