There are many tools on the market for initiating kids into Java programming, all with pros and cons to help make software programming more interesting, but there aren’t many methods for getting them motivated to write software and passionate about doing so. This session’s speaker illustrates his journey in getting kids interested in Java programming. Through examples, he demonstrates how he got them excited about learning to code with Greenfoot and shows how simple it is to engage them in programming by creating a fun game while learning basic concepts of software engineering. The session is for Java programmers who would like to share their passion with a younger generation.