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Roger Torres and Luca Bouman crowned champions of the 2025 Karel Challenge
On Saturday, May 31, we hosted the grand final of the 2025 Karel Challenge at the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB—UPC). Divided into two age-based categories, nearly a hundred young programmers took part in the final stage of this unique programming competition organized annually by Codelearn. This eSport tests speed, strategy, and precision in programming—and this year, the fastest and most skilled were Roger Torres, winner of the Junior category, and Luca Bouman, champion of the Senior division.
Karel Challenge 2025: The Ultimate Coding Competition Is Back!
As the school year wraps up, it’s time for the 9th edition of the Karel Challeng —the fast-paced programming competition organized annually by Codelearn. Karel Challenge 2025 kicks off on May 2 and runs through Saturday, May 31, when the thrilling in-person grand finale will take place in Barcelona. Students from other regions in Spain can also join the competition remotely through their local Codelearn centers. Once again, the challenge is open to everyone, not just current Codelearn students.
1st Edition of Speed Logo
We’re kicking off spring with a brand-new competition on the platform! From April 7 to 13, a new event will pop up in the Games and Activities section: Speed Logo. This fast-paced challenge invites students to complete a Logo exercise as quickly as they can — but there’s a twist: each activity will appear at a specific time.
Codelearn Special Weeks: Magic and Pokémon TCG
From March 24 to 28, Codelearn centers will be hosting a new themed week, this time dedicated to two collectible card strategy games: Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG. Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to learn how to play at least one of these games and experience the many cognitive and social benefits they offer.
Chess Contest – March 2025
Dust off your chessboards because the competition is back at Codelearn! From March 3rd to 16th, we’ll be hosting the Chess Contest —a league where students can showcase their chess skills by competing against fellow classmates on our online platform. And if they make it to the finals, they’ll get to compete in person!