In the enchanting, wildly whimsical state of MO, a magnificent crew of young programmers, known as the “Code Crusaders,” are on a thrilling quest to conquer the magical world of coding! MO, a land of thriving cities, rolling farmland, and majestic rivers, is not just known for its toasted ravioli, and the iconic St. Louis Arch, but also for its digital wizards and tech geniuses. Our story begins in the bustling heart of Kansas City, where the Crusaders' fearless leader, Bit Byte (a comical character with a head shaped like a computer and a body made of tangled Ethernet cables) resides. Bit Byte, with his eyes that sparkled like a computer screen in the dark, commanded his coding army with a booming voice that resounded across the Great Plains. In the Code Crusaders, you will find a diverse squad of kids; from the mind-bogglingly smart to the laugh-out-loud funny ones, and even some that can crack a code faster than a lightning bolt! They’re a bit kooky, definitely nerdy, and absolutely brilliant. They spend their days solving puzzles, creating amazing apps, and breaking codes, all while laughing and eating copious amounts of MO’s famous BBQ ribs. Their love for coding is as deep as the mighty Missouri River and as wide as the breathtaking Ozark mountains. They believe, with every byte and bit of their beings, that coding isn’t just a language of the future, it’s a magical spell that can shape worlds and bring dreams to life. So, if you’re ever in MO, look for the Code Crusaders, you'll recognize them by the twinkling of their eyes, the tapping of their fingers, and their infectious laughter echoing across the plains.