theCoderSchool + Congressional App Challenge

Ready for a challenge? theCoderSchool and the Congressional App Challenge have teamed up once again to get more kids coding. Every year, thousands of students across the country take part in this nationwide coding contest, with submissions due around November. Each U.S. Congressional District picks its own winners, and those winners get invited to Washington, D.C. in the spring for House of Code — where they can show off their projects and even meet some members of Congress. Pretty cool, right?

And here’s the big news: starting in 2025–2026, we’re leveling up with the brand new CAC Top Apps presented by theCoderSchool! These awards celebrate the best of the best — the top apps chosen from all the district winners nationwide. Think of it as the national championships for student coders. Find out who makes this prestigious list in April!

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry — our expert Code Coaches at theCoderSchool are here to help. We’ll guide you through the process, mentor you on your app, and help you bring your big idea to life.

If you’re not already a student, fill out the blue form for a free trial lesson and see what we’re all about. Our custom teaching style is perfect for helping students build unique, award-winning apps — which is exactly why we’ve been proud partners of the Congressional App Challenge for so many years.

In person at a school near you or online from anywhere in the world — so what are you waiting for? Let’s get coding!

Congressional App Challenge Winners

2023 Winner - San Francisco CA
Inform about dangers of tobacco
2023 Winner - Las Vegas NV
Stock Market simulation app
2023 Winner - Pleasanton CA
Plant health recognition app
2023 Winner - Irvine CA
Food bank support
2022 Winner - Pleasanton CA
Interactive mental health website
2022 Winner - Henderson NV
Scheduling software for busy high schoolers
2022 Winner - Yorba Linda CA
Website+game to educate on carbon footprint
2021 Winner - Sarasota FL
Help health care workers with code blue
2021 Winner - Buffalo NY
Chat room with built-in AI
2021 Winner - Folsom CA
Gem collection game in Python
2021 Winner - Syosset NY
Education resource for all communities

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or check out our student blogs. Confused about how AI will affect coding? See why the AI future still needs coding.

What is theCoderSchool? We are an after-school drop-off (and virtual) program for kids learning to code - a coding school! There's after-school kung fu. There's after-school music lessons, sports, art, tutoring, Chinese, you name it, it's out there. But coding classes for kids? Founded in 2013, we're the first of many, and the largest in Silicon Valley with more locations on the way around the country. The future will be ever more dependent on technology so let's get our young generation ready. Learn to Code, Change the World®.

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