What is the WebDev Guild - A guide for parents

Howdy, and welcome to the WebDev Guild! The WebDev Guild can be a great opportunity for your child to develop technical development skills that can benefit them now and in the future. Learning to code not only opens door for future career development, but can improve computational problem-solving skills in all areas. As your child sets out on this journey, we want you, as a parent, to be well-informed about the Guild, and your child’s learning. We need your help to ensure your child’s success.

What is the WebDev Guild?

The WebDev Guild is a website programming club for kids. We provide resources and guides for students (we call them Guilders) to learn the basic principles of web development. The Guilders complete requirements and earn badges to showcase what they have accomplished. This isn’t a watered down program. The resources we provide are real-world guides created by industry leaders. Our goal is to develop Guilders who are able to assemble fully functional web apps by the time they complete all of the badges and requirements.

Guilders also have access to experienced adult mentors who can answer their questions, guide their learning, and pass off their requirements.

The Guild also has regular meetings where Guilders meet to discuss their progress, show off the projects they are working on, and pass off badge requirements.

Is there anything I should be worried about?

As with anything on the internet, there are a few risks with being involved in the WebDev Guild:

We take these matters very seriously and employ the following measures to combat them:

We want to ensure that our Guilders have the best experience possible, so your feedback is very important to us. If you have any other concerns or questions, please get in touch.

Why should I be involved?

There is plenty of evidence that supports parents’ involvement as critical to child success. For example, this article explains how parents learning to code can catalyze their child’s learning:  Parenting by Example: Why Parents Must Learn to Code

Our classes and curriculum are designed for kids and adults alike, so parents are welcome to join in the fun alongside their children. We are always open to feedback, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts about our meetings and materials. And who knows? Maybe you’ll discover a hidden talent for programming!

How can I be involved?

Here are a few things that might help:


We look forward to your involvement in the WebDev Guild! Again, if you have any questions, please reach out.

Alex