I've been on a quest to make our sons (12 and 9) creators rather than consumers of content. We've had mixed success with learn-to-code programs. Scratch and Code.org were great basic stuff. I had high hopes for Youth Digital, especially with its learn-to-code-with-java-via-Minecraft system. But this just inspired our guys to play more Minecraft. (Anyone else want to take a trip to Finland with me to punch those guys in the face? Just kidding. Traveling to Finland is expensive.)
Has anyone had success with other online learn-to-code programs for kids, summer camps, or even the type of learn-to-code bootcamps currently offered to adults? (Admittedly, those are intense, full-time, $10,000-plus programs for those looking to make career changes, but I'd consider the kid summer equivalent, if there were such a thing, hopefully for less money.)