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Name: theCoderSchool
Address: 3162 Johnson Ferry Rd Suite 430, Marietta, GA, 30062, US
Telephone: (404)947-6047
Price range: $$$

Bring Coding Clubs to Your School!

The Coder School offers an incredible after-school program teaching kids coding, robotics, and 3D printing—from Scratch and Minecraft for elementary to Python and JavaScript for middle schoolers, plus NEW AI Coding Club, LEGO Coding, and VEX VR programs!

Help us get into your child's school by referring us to their principal or PTA/PTO, and if we finalize the agreement, you'll get FREE enrollment for all your kids every semester plus 1 FREE Summer Camp annually for as long as we're there.

Simply email your school's decision makers introducing us (copy us on the email at eastcobb@thecoderschool.com) or send us their contact info—let's make tech time the new recess!

Limited Time: This offer ends after we've hit our capacity for adding new Coding Clubs this semester.

Bring Coding Camps to Your School!

Coding Camps Partnership

The Coder School partners with schools to deliver innovative coding camps directly on campus throughout the academic year and summer break featuring HeroCraft AI Scratch, LEGO, Nintendo Switch, Python & AI Bootcamp, Roblox vs. Minecraft, Beginners Scratch & Roblox, 3D Printing, Robotics with mBot, and VR experiences!

Help us bring our Coding Camps to your school by connecting us with your principal or PTA/PTO, and when we establish our partnership, you'll receive FREE enrollment for all your kids in every camp we run there for as long as we operate at your school.

Simply email your school's administrators introducing our partnership opportunity (copy us at eastcobb@thecoderschool.com) or send us contact information let's make coding education accessible right at your school!

Simpson AI Coding Club

The Coder School's AI Coding Club is coming to your middle schooler's school this semester, featuring hands-on artificial intelligence projects alongside Python, JavaScript, robotics, and 3D printing courses designed specifically for their grade level, plus our popular VEX VR programming challenges! Classes begin soon, so secure your child's spot in this cutting-edge tech experience that will teach them real coding languages and AI skills that high schools and colleges are looking for. Enroll and give your middle schooler a competitive advantage in technology and programming!

HTMS AI Coding Club

Ultimate LEGO Spike 10-Week Workshop

Get ready for an INCREDIBLE hands-on adventure where imagination meets technology over 10 exciting weeks!

🔥 For Young Innovators (Ages 5-8): Dive into the amazing world of LEGO Spike Essentials! Your little engineers will bring their wildest creations to LIFE using colorful Scratch coding - drag, drop, and watch the magic happen!

⚡ For Future Tech Masters (Ages 8+): Level up with the powerful LEGO Spike Prime sets! These coding champions will master Python programming while building mind-blowing robotic masterpieces that move, think, and react!

What's in store?

Build custom LEGO robots and gadgets from scratch
Learn real coding skills through fun, interactive challenges
Watch your creations come alive with lights, sounds, and movement
Take home new skills that blend creativity with cutting-edge technology

Transform from builder to programmer in one epic workshop - where every brick becomes a building block for the future! 🎯✨

Mt. Bethel Christian AI Coding Club

The Coder School's AI Coding Club is coming to your child's school this semester, along with our full range of coding, robotics, and 3D printing courses from Scratch and Minecraft for elementary students to Python and JavaScript for middle schoolers, plus LEGO Coding and VEX VR programs. Classes begin soon, so secure your child's spot in this cutting-edge tech experience that will give them hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and coding skills for the future!

FIRST LEGO League Team

FIRST LEGO League Program

We're kicking off our popular FIRST LEGO League teams! We offer both Challenge (ages 9-16) and Explore (ages 6-10) programs where kids code robots to complete challenges, work on research projects, and compete in official tournaments plus our own unofficial competitions.

Our Challenge team meets twice weekly for kids serious about competition, preparing for tournaments against other FLL teams in metro Atlanta. Our Explore team provides an introductory STEM experience for younger students.

Both teams will work with the new 2025-2026 theme: UNEARTHED. We'll also host unofficial competitions at our Atlanta theCoderSchool locations.

Team sizes are limited - email us to enroll!

10 Kids vs 10 AIs Workshop

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At The Coder School, we've created a new 10 Kids vs 10 AIs Workshop that introduces 10 kid-friendly AI tools over 10 weeks, including Quick, Draw!, Google Teachable Machine, Machine Learning for Kids, Tinkercad Codeblocks, Picsart AI Tools, Microsoft Lobe, MIT App Inventor, Story Wizard AI, and Runway ML. The workshop teaches 1-hour sessions around your schedule and concludes with an AI Build Week where kids create something original using their favorite tool. With limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis due to summer camp schedules, this workshop will give your child more AI knowledge than 90% of adults.

Only 1 remaining slot!

Haunted House VR Workshop

Get ready for an exciting new coding workshop where kids will learn to code and create their own virtual reality Haunted House using Roblox Studio! During this hands-on, in-person workshop, kids will build their custom haunted house through coding and then experience it in virtual reality using our Meta Quest 3 VR Headset! Sessions are scheduled based on your child's availability and seating is limited, so if you think your child would love this spooky coding adventure, let us know and we'll email you the scheduling and pricing details!

A.I. Young Inventors Club

A.I. Young Inventors Club is where kids become real makers, building mind-blowing inventions like weather stations powered by Raspberry Pi, smart robots controlled by Arduino, and motion-sensing alarms that actually work!

Students will wire real circuits, connect actual sensors, and watch their code explode to life in physical gadgets they build with their own hands while integrating cutting-edge AI features like voice recognition, computer vision, and smart detection that can tell the difference between pets and people.

Every three months, young inventors will blow everyone's minds at our epic Coder Fair competition, demoing their creations to parents and peers for a chance to win awesome prizes and show the world what they've built!

Our Testimonials

"Everyone was so kind and patient with my son with High Functioning Autism. I worried all week that a misunderstanding would happen, but it was a wonderful week. My son and his cousin really enjoyed it!"
Tracy, Marietta
"My family and I love TheCoderSchool! I was looking for an activity for my 10 year old that incorporated his love for technology but I also wanted a program that would encourage him to be creative, sharpen both his problem solving and social skills. TheCoderSchool fit the bill! My son enjoys going to his sessions and at the end he always leaves smiling. The staff is truly amazing. "
Nilaja, Marietta
"My daughter LOVES her coaching sessions at The Coder School and looks forward to them every week. Thanks for providing such an awesome opportunity!"
Carly, Marietta
"I had fun here and will want to come back later. 10/10. Super fun"
Aidan, Marietta
"My son loves this place! The coaches are great with the kids and they really know how to make programming fun!"
Sandra, Marietta
"My son has never particularly enjoyed Summer camp, but this place is a game changer. He LOVES it. The staff are wonderful and the kids are learning so much. I highly recommend the Coder School!"
Kirsten, Marietta
"The instructors are so friendly and energetic to see the kids and instill values and respect in their school environment. Social skills end up being taught as well as coding; so great!"
James, Marietta
"Andy runs a professional establishment with a dedicated staff. Teachers strike a good balance between letting kids explore a bit freely when they want and keeping them focused on the curriculum for most of the time."
Aviral, Marietta
"It’s the perfect environment for my daughter to learn new coding skills while tapping into her own creativity. Her teacher, Katie, is a wonderful, inspiring role model who teaches at her students’ individual level and speed. Madelyn never wants to miss coding class!"
Heather, East Cobb
"Thank you Jerry and the entire team for hosting our Girl Scouts troop. Our girls learned a lot in fun, exciting and welcoming environment. Jerry was amazing in scheduling the event. All the instructors were very knowledgeable, engaging and fun. Our girls didn’t want to leave and parents were very impressed with the school and the program. Highly recommend to anyone!!! Thanks again Jerry!"
Izabela, Marietta
"Our son loves the Coder School and his teacher, Dolu so much that we added a second weekly class. At 8 years old he is learning to type properly, utilize Scratch and he recently started learning Python! We really think in this ever-changing world of technology that this will give our son a big advantage in the future. The Coder School is a great addition to East Cobb and we highly recommend it!! "
Carmen, Marietta
"My nine year old was ready for more advanced work than after school programs and camps can typically provide. At Coder’s School, he works in a two-on-one tutoring model with one of his best buddies and truly stellar staff to create meaningful (and candidly, pretty impressive!) games. Not only have I seen his coding skills take off, his creativity is blossoming! The tutor model is perfect for our needs, and I can’t believe our luck in having someone with Dolu’s incredible credentials teaching our kid! Just an incredible place, we feel very fortunate to have this available in our community!"
Julie, Marietta

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School Info

3162 Johnson Ferry Rd Suite 430
Next to Kroger
(404)947-6047
eastcobb@thecoderschool.com
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Proud Partners

Meet Our General Manager

Hi I'm Divya and I am the General Manager of theCoderSchool - East Cobb! I am a highly motivated strategic thinker with 8 years of experience in communications, public relations, training and development. I have a bachelors in Chemistry and Masters in Communication Management. I am a peoples’ person, a patient listener, proactive worker with positive and contagious energy to work with full enthusiasm. I have extensive experience in working with school aged kids and have successfully managed after-school programs in Sandy Springs area.

In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. I believe after school programs succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society and help students develop their capabilities in technology to advance to a greater level. theCoderSchool is the best place to provide your child with this kind of opportunity where they can get an early start toward an amazing career! If you have any questions please email me at divya@thecoderschool.com, I'd love to speak with you soon!

Meet Our Owners

Hello! My name is Jerry and I am Co-Owner of theCoderSchool in East Cobb. Growing up I loved to play video games, but my mother would always tell me that I should learn how to create video games - not just play them. I took her advice and studied Computer Engineering in college which taught me circuit design and coding and led me to a career spent leading teams that have built applications on mobile PC’s, websites, desktop computers and smartphones. I credit my career success to my mother's early advice, to always learn what’s happening behind the scenes. My wife Kim and I are excited to bring this approach to learning technology to kids in the East Cobb area with theCoderSchool and believe it will unlock a world of opportunity for them to thrive in our technology-driven society. Want to learn more? Feel free to contact me directly at jerry@thecoderschool.com.

Welcome to our site! My name is Kim and I am Co-Owner of theCoderSchool in East Cobb. I truly believe that for a child to develop into a successful adult they must be challenged to think critically and problem solve; skills that will help them master ANY topic. I was drawn to theCoderSchool philosophy because it emphasizes the development of these skills while teaching kids to code in an environment where they are encouraged to learn and create.

With a PhD in Community Psychology, my research has primarily focused on youth development. I have spent over 15 years providing organizational and database development consulting services to non-profit organizations across the nation. I look forward to using my experience to help create the next generation of leaders.

Have any questions about theCoderSchool? Feel free to contact me directly at kim@thecoderschool.com

Meet Our Code Coaches® Too!

We've got plenty of Coaches, and tons of Comp Sci experience tucked inside! Who's the best Coach for you? I guess you'll have to come on in for a free trial to find out! Roll over a pic to see if we jotted down their background!

We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Shoot us an email with resumé to see if we're a fit!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

Many folks might think learning to code is so kids can actually code an app. Honestly, that's not usually the case! Coding real-life apps is tough. Despite what the media says, your kid is not writing some million dollar app by themselves in a month. Instead, coding helps kid *solve problems*. Coding is all about debugging and logically thinking through the fix. Breaking a large problem into smaller parts, logical sequencing, these are all important problem solving skills for any kid (or adult!). A second benefit is confidence and passion in technology. There's plenty of time for kids to learn the latest real tech (which changes all the time), but the time to build passion for technology (and a foundational knowledge base) is when they're young!

Do you teach Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Learning AI comes in many flavors, and we teach them all. In our view, learning AI is separated into:

Using AI - Integrate AI models into custom code, including Scratch for our younger coders.
Understanding AI - Explore how AI works under the covers structurally
Refining Coding Skills - AI is all code and data, so it's important to be a proficient coder before learning even more
Coding with AI - Our proficient coders can use AI extensions to help code much faster
Building AI - Our most advanced coders may be able to dig into the details of how AI is built

Come in and chat with us to find out whether learning AI is right for your child.

Do kids still need to code with AI on the horizon?

Emphatically YES! More than ever, AI will be the great equalizer, making everyone's skillset pretty similar. This is why instead of moving away from coding, kids should learn the critical thinking and logic skills of coding now. Using that with AI will be the powerful combination skillset that will set kids up for a successful future. Find out more reasons in an article by our CEO.

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

The truth is, Scratch is amazing for a beginner at ANY AGE. If someone is truly a beginner, a platform like Scratch can allow them to create and engage much more quickly. Older kids (say 11 and up) can soon move to a language like Python or Javascript. Just remember that it takes a LOT MORE work to get Python/Javascript to do the same thing as Scratch - so the kids will need some patience. No matter what anyone tells you please DO NOT start learning with Java or C++! Those languages are too advanced to start with, and we've seen it too often - kids will give up because it's so hard! Definition of backfiring!

What is the best age to start coding?

It depends - we think the best age is the age they want to do it! Listen, there's plenty of time to *really* learn to code - there's a reason Comp Sci is a really tough college degree. The important thing in the younger years is to bring out the desire and passion to learn more - that's why at theCoderSchool we customize our projects based on the student's interests and really focus on engagement before learning.

How do I get accepted into a college computer science program?

These days, top colleges are incredibly selective. Learning to code by itself probably won't help you stand out enough. Instead, consider building a unique Coder Story. Can we help? Sure can!

What are the benefits of kids learning to code?

Children of all ages can benefit from learning coding skills, and students who get hands-on experience with computer programming go on to excel in other subjects Coding helps students gain computer proficiency and build real-world problem-solving skills. Exploring technology is essential for computer literacy. Building fundamental coding skills encourages creativity, promotes teamwork, and enhances spatial intelligence and logical thinking skills. Kids of all ages can learn computer science. For teenagers, learning how to code leads to the development of transferable skills that can be applied in future careers or workplaces. If your student is interested in data science or machine learning, a self-paced course in computer programming can help pave their path.

As you and your family consider coding programs, it helps to keep in mind:

The age of the student (we can teach kids as young as six)
Their individual interests (such as Lego, Roblox, robotics, video game design, or artificial intelligence)
Any previous hands-on experience with coding (even exposure to mobile apps or playing with Minecraft counts)
Preferred learning style (we offer both flexible and structured curricula and support self-paced learning)
Social skills (some students learn best in one-on-one lessons, while others favor teamwork)

Whether the student wants to explore Minecraft modding in Minecraft camp, is interested in HTML, or wants to learn block-based coding like CSS, our interactive classes provide a great coding experience.

Can a 6 year old do coding?

Sure! Kids this young are just developing their sense of logic. While some advanced 6 year olds are ready to dive into learning Scratch, many are better off with fun learning apps like Kodable or Scratch Jr..

How do kids learn to code?

Same way adults do! The best way to learn something is to just DO it. It's not about all the theory and fancy words, it's about just doing it over and over again. If you're a parent with a college degree, think back. How much of that theoretical curriculum did you really use in your job? Or did you really learn your job by DOING your job? It's the same with kids, we'll mentor and guide them, but most importantly, we'll get them to code something custom that they want to code!

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

We're a little bit biased, but we think it's theCoderSchool! There's no better way to learn anything, including coding, than just doing it with a mentor to guide you. Online or in person, our Code Coaches will give you that low-ratio full attention that every kid deserves!

Read about Private+Semi-Private Coaching, Virtual Learning, Coding Classes, Robotics, Python, Scratch, or Video Game Coding
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®.

Got a question? Email us at eastcobb@thecoderschool.com!

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East Cobb, GA

Our Philosophy

Our Programs

Our System

How Students Progress

OUR CODER TREE

Learn About
Our Coder Tree

What's YOUR
Coder Story?

OUR CODER STORY

Our Coding Camps

Our Upcoming Events

Bring Coding Clubs to Your School!

Bring Coding Camps to Your School!

Simpson AI Coding Club

HTMS AI Coding Club

Ultimate LEGO Spike 10-Week Workshop

Mt. Bethel Christian AI Coding Club

FIRST LEGO League Team

10 Kids vs 10 AIs Workshop

Haunted House VR Workshop

A.I. Young Inventors Club

Our Testimonials

Apps We Build

Let's Code!

School Info

Proud Partners

Meet Our General Manager

Meet Our Owners

Meet Our Code Coaches® Too!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

Do you teach Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Do kids still need to code with AI on the horizon?

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

What is the best age to start coding?

How do I get accepted into a college computer science program?

What are the benefits of kids learning to code?

Can a 6 year old do coding?

How do kids learn to code?

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

East Cobb, GA

Our Philosophy

Our Programs

Our System

How Students Progress

OUR CODER TREE

Learn About Our Coder Tree

What's YOURCoder Story?

OUR CODER STORY

Our Coding Camps

Our Upcoming Events

Bring Coding Clubs to Your School!

Bring Coding Camps to Your School!

Simpson AI Coding Club

HTMS AI Coding Club

Ultimate LEGO Spike 10-Week Workshop

Mt. Bethel Christian AI Coding Club

FIRST LEGO League Team

10 Kids vs 10 AIs Workshop

Haunted House VR Workshop

A.I. Young Inventors Club

Our Testimonials

Apps We Build

Let's Code!

School Info

Proud Partners

Meet Our General Manager

Meet Our Owners

Meet Our Code Coaches® Too!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

Do you teach Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Do kids still need to code with AI on the horizon?

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

What is the best age to start coding?

How do I get accepted into a college computer science program?

What are the benefits of kids learning to code?

Can a 6 year old do coding?

How do kids learn to code?

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

Learn About
Our Coder Tree

What's YOUR
Coder Story?