Modding video games is real entry point. It is low key programming. But also how to edit files, filesystem, most importantly that you can and no one will yell at you. Basic computer literacy, simple administration are also something kids without free access to computer lacked.

This stuff is not taught here. You either know it or are seen as lost cause.

Even more importantly, I had those games that introduced you to loops, ifs, variables, programming in general.