Learn how to build, design, and develop websites, application, and video games in this 7-week coding and development summer program. This course is divided into three parts: Web Development, App Development, and Game Development.

Part 1: Web Development: Build Your Own Websites

Students will be taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This session will culminate with each student building their own website.

Part 2: App Development: Create iOS Applications

Students will be taught Swift and Xcode. In these two weeks, students will create different IOS applications through step by step exercises.

Part 3: Ruby on Rails Bootcamp: Learn How to Build Back-end of Websites

Students will be taught Ruby & Ruby on Rails. Students will learn how to develop the back-end of websites!

Prerequisites: This summer program is for ages 13-19. There are no prerequisites to attend, but students must be comfortable with basic computer skills and have a desire to learn at an advanced level.

Scheduling Note: Class will not be held on July 4th and 5th.

Develop websites with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Write your own JavaScript to add animation and interactive functionality to your webpages
Upload your site to make it live
Develop iOS Applications with Swift and Xcode
Add interactive app elements such as buttons, taps & swipe gestures
Connect the app's user interface to code that makes the app work
Use data models, including external datasets
Spin up a Rails server
Create dynamic sites combining your front-end knowledge with Ruby
Create projects throughout the course
Use teamwork and collaboration to debug and problem-solve

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Coffee website with background image, buttons, and links

NYC website mockups created with Photoshop

Jive Factory website with JavaScript accordian

Courses in the Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but it can be changed if needed.

Unit 1
50 Hours

Web Development Summer Camp
- Learn to create webpages by coding HTML & CSS
- Write your own JavaScript to add animation and interactive functionality to your webpages
- Learn how to use jQuery plugins to quickly can add many different kinds of common functionality.
- Learn how flexbox and grid change the way you approach webpage layout.
Unit 2
45 Hours

App Development Summer Camp
- Learn to build and develop apps using Swift & Xcode
- Learn programming concepts and logic to create an efficient app
- Create your own app with guidance from the instructor
Unit 3
50 Hours

Ruby on Rails Summer Bootcamp
- Object-oriented programming, data modeling and relationships
- The Model/View/Controller (MVC) paradigm, Active Record, Action View, Action Controller, Action Mailer, and Action Job
- Working with the Ruby on Rails test suite as well as RSpec
- Extending Ruby on Rails with additional gems (plugins) from the community
- Working with various data formats beyond HTML such as JSON, XML, and third-party APIs
- Building APIs using Ruby on Rails
- Deploying web applications to Heroku and storing remote images on Amazon S3

Schedule & Enrollment

$7485 $5500
145 Hours
185 Madison Ave, NYC or live online
Computer Provided

Policies

Jun 22–Jul 31 Weekdays

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Jun 22–Jul 6 Except: Jul 3	Mon–Fri	10am–4pm	Web Development Summer Camp
Jul 7–17	Mon–Fri	10am–4pm	App Development Summer Camp
Jul 20–31	Mon–Fri	10am–4pm	Ruby on Rails Summer Bootcamp

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer a payment plan for this course?
Payment Plan

This program is eligible for our payment plan. Select “payment plan” at checkout to enroll. A valid credit card must be on file for the duration of the program.
- At checkout, you will only be charged a $250 non-refundable deposit which will be credited towards the last class in the program.
- One week before the start date of each class in the program, you will be charged for that upcoming class.
- You may be charged immediately for the first class if you sign up less than one week before the start date.
- The total payments (including the $250 deposit) will equal the price of the program. There is no interest or additional fees.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!

Develop Apps & Websites

This summer camp provides students with the perfect opportunity to learn how to code while developing high-tech projects. The course is taught at an 8:1 student to teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention. By the end of each week, students apply their programming skills to their own projects, including developing websites and apps.

Students Learning with Joyous Expressions

Exciting Activities for Active Learning

We believe in a hands-on, project-based approach to learning. Skip the boring lectures this summer and instead start coding, designing, and creating beginning on day one!

Cutting Edge Curriculum

Learn the techniques, tricks, and tools of the trade used by experts in the technology industry today. We continually develop our curriculum to make sure you build the skills that will put you on a path toward becoming Silicon Valley's next big software developer!

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and proprietary curriculum, we deliver a learning experience our alumni can be proud of.

Throughout NextGen’s coding intensive I’ve thoroughly improved my problem-solving abilities and developed a strong foundation in computer science. The course was comprehensive and engaging and I definitely feel as though the skills I’ve gained have given me a leg in the classroom and job arena. I’d definitely recommend this course to anyone considering pursuing computer programming at a high level.

Andrew Langer

I really enjoyed the goal-oriented nature of the course. Instead of only learning about the theory behind computing, we got a chance to apply what was being taught by writing code and putting everything together to build something practical. Also, we covered a wide range of topics aside from just programming like a little bit of computer hardware, files & file formats, and HTML. After taking this class, I feel like there are so many more possibilities and applications of computer science than I originally thought. Overall, I was really impressed with how well-designed the course was.

Emily Mittleman

Learn more about our Summer Code & Development Certificate Program

This program is NextGen’s marquee program for summer 2019. This course will be both academically rigorous and extraordinarily fun! As industry and educational experts, we recommend this course to all of our students who can't seem to decide which course to take. This course is our preferred offering for 4 reasons:

One of a kind: We are the only coding program in New York City that offers a certificate that includes coding, design, and development. Other companies have two-week programs taught by inexperienced undergraduates, but we offer a full-length summer camp that includes three different courses, three excellent and experienced instructors, and countless activity-based lessons that are proven to be a blast! Taking this distinguished course will show colleges that your student is dedicated to pursuing their goals and serious about mastering advanced subjects.

Small Class + Program: We keep our classes and our overall program size distinctly small. We believe in small group sizes for three reasons: quality control, relationship building, and targeted learning. Having only 20 students in our New York City program enables us to ensure that teachers are delivering every lesson effectively. On top of that, students learn the most when they have a personal connection with teachers and peers, which can only be accomplished with small class sizes. Finally, our 8:1 student to teacher ratio means that students are consistently given undivided attention in a student-driven classroom that moves at their own pace.

Learn 5 languages in 7 weeks: Our program teaches coding using an immersive, activity-based curriculum, which allows students to learn, practice, and master concepts faster. Students in this program will become fluent in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Swift, and C++. Additionally, students will learn technical design skills in Sketch and Xcode as well as how to code the back-end of websites using Ruby & Ruby on Rails. Beyond being able to apply each of these skills to future real-world projects, students can list them on their resume and on their college application to maximize their marketability for future opportunities.

Academic Advancement: NextGen understands fun, but we also understand that parents (and even the students themselves!) want students to be productive over their summer break. This course strikes the perfect balance, as the students will be able to build, create and have fun while learning one of the most important skills in the world today, coding! The skills we teach enable students to excel in math and computer science classes in high school, and likely place out of many introductory college courses, which will ultimately allow them to advance faster in their academic career!

Great Location: NextGen's classes are held at 594 Broadway in Soho. Our location is central to New York City's world of design and is surrounded by access to subways. Additionally, we provide every student with a state-of-the-art computer with all necessary programs pre-installed. Our space is located in a doorman building with 24-hour security.

Who should attend our Summer Code and Development courses?

Our Summer Code & Development Certificate Program is designed primarily for high school students, but college students are welcomed as well!

This course is a great introduction to the world of programming, computer science, and design. Anyone who is interested in business, technology, entrepreneurship, journalism, design, UX, UI, and many other jobs would benefit from this curriculum. This course is also perfect for students with business ideas or those who are looking to gain technical skills that can be used for freelance. Web, App, and Game development are amazing and versatile skills that students can use to make their ideas a reality! On top of the technical skills we teach, students will learn important computational thinking principles associated with design and coding that will help them to be successful in any career field.

Are there any prerequisites for the Summer Code & Development Certificate course?

This course has no math or coding pre-requisites, but students must be comfortable with basic computer skills and have a desire to learn at an advanced level.

More about the Program:

This program is great for students who are interested in exploring the fields of design, coding, and digital art. This is also a great program for younger students, who typically benefit from the instant gratification they'll feel as they instantly see the product that they've created with their code. The program runs for the first 7 weeks of the summer and is divided into three sections: Web Development, App Development, and Back-End Web Development.

The first section of the program, App Development, teaches students how to build apps using Swift and X-code. Students are able to create two different mobile applications within the first week! This course is a great place to start for students because they'll learn foundational computer science topics while experiencing the excitement of creating their own unique app!

The second part of the program is Web Development, which is our award-winning course taught by our award-winning instructor. NextGen's web development course was voted the top course by Newsweek & SwitchUp. This course will teach students how to code & design web pages to make them user-friendly and interactive.

In the third and final section, students learn how to design the back-end of websites using Ruby and Ruby on Rails. Students will build websites that will be able to access databases, store information, and much more!

At the end of the program, students will receive a Coding & Development Certificate and will walk away with an extensive portfolio that includes websites and applications.

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