About CodeWarriors
CodeWarriors is an Australian education initiative focused on helping young people learn real software development skills through hands-on coding and game development.
We work with upper-primary and secondary students through a small number of carefully designed programs — including school holiday code camps and term-based programs delivered in partnership with schools.
Our focus is on depth, understanding, and creativity, rather than quick wins or surface-level exposure.
Our approach#
- Real programming languages (Python, Godot, web technologies)
- Project-based learning
- Small groups
- Collaboration and pair programming
- Clear boundaries around safety, supervision, and age-appropriateness
Game development is a core teaching tool, not because it’s flashy, but because it naturally integrates logic, design, iteration, and problem-solving, while remaining engaging and accessible for students.
Programs are designed for students who are curious about how software works and willing to engage thoughtfully with guided projects.
Why CodeWarriors exists#
As software tools — including AI-assisted coding — become more accessible, it’s increasingly important that young learners develop genuine understanding, not just the ability to produce output.
CodeWarriors was founded to help students build those foundations: curiosity, reasoning, and confidence with real code — before shortcuts replace learning.
Our programs#
- CodeWarriors Code Camps — school holiday programs
- CodeWarriors Game Foundry — term-based, small-group programs (after-school and future formats)
- Game Jams — time-bound collaborative game build events
- (Future) Level One — in-school incursions
The founders#
Philip Senger is a passionate educator and seasoned Lead Software Engineer based in Sydney with over 26 years of experience in software development. He teaches web development, Python, and JavaScript, drawing on a broad industry background including finance, healthcare, and utilities. Philip has led multi-disciplinary teams, delivered cloud-based applications, and worked closely with business stakeholders to deliver real-world solutions. He is committed to mentoring developers, promoting industry best practices, and encouraging hands-on, pragmatic learning. A strong advocate for open-source software, Philip has written and published numerous libraries, with a wide collection available on GitHub. His full-stack expertise and approachable teaching style help learners build responsive, modern applications with confidence.
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Simon Forwood has been a passionate programmer since the days when C was just a letter, not yet a language family. Over the years, he has worked as both a lead developer and development manager at companies including Infomedia, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Macquarie Bank, and Shopify. Most recently, he founded and led the development of LaudWords — a newly launched startup built by a small, talented team of developers from around the globe, debuted in 2025. Simon holds degrees in Computer Science and Teaching and has experience teaching in both primary and secondary classrooms in Australia, India, and Nepal.
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