Looking for the best coding school for kids near Bayside, NY? theCoderSchool Bayside provides personalized coding classes, AI education, robotics, game development, Python, Scratch, and summer camps for students ages 7–18. Families from Douglaston, Manhasset, Great Neck, and Port Washington choose us for individualized instruction with experienced Code Coaches.
Coding isn't just about technology — it's a workout for critical and logical thinking. It's uniquely built around solving problem after problem to achieve a goal. This means students build skills that pay off in school, careers, and everyday life — especially in the age of AI.
Yes, AI can code — and it's made building software faster and cheaper than ever. But faster and cheaper doesn't kill demand; it explodes it. Retail, services, food, and even tech will all need much more software and therefore many more people who can build it.
AI lets everyone build software, but the best builders will understand coding. Like a surgeon who must master biology or a pilot who must understand aerodynamics, tomorrow's technologists need deep roots before they can branch out — and those roots start with code.
| Camp | Week | Description | Ages | Price |
| 8/10 - 8/14 Full Day |
C# Coding and Unity - Jump into the world of game development with Unity and C#! In this camp, students will learn how to code, design, and build their own 2D and 3D games from scratch. Explore game mechanics, add animations, and bring your creative ideas to life while developing real coding skills. Each student will create a playable game to share and the confidence to keep creating, game on! *** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop." Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | $599 (1 spot left ) | |
| 8/10-8/14 Full Day |
At YouTube Camp: Content Creators, campers learn to plan, film, and edit their own YouTube-style videos! From Minecraft tutorials and Pokémon walkthroughs to lifestyle tips, they’ll create engaging content while collaborating with fellow creators and gaining hands-on guidance every step of the way! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | $749 (SOLD OUT !) | |
| 8/17 - 8/21 Full Day |
Roblox VR Game Design Camp takes your creativity to the next dimension! Step into the future of gaming as you learn to design, build, and script immersive virtual reality games using Roblox Studio. Explore VR-specific mechanics, create stunning 3D environments, and bring your ideas to life for the ultimate interactive experience. **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop. Ages 7-12 | Ages 7-12 | $749 (1 spot left) | |
| 8/17 - 8/21 Full Day |
Get ready to build and battle! In Vex Robotics Camp, campers design, customize, and optimize their own robots before facing off in an action-packed -style tournament. Learn engineering, strategy, and problem-solving while competing for the winner’s circle. Let the bot battles begin! Ages 7-12 | Ages 7-12 | $749 (SOLD OUT !) | |
| 8/24 - 8/28 Full Day |
We’re always looking for new and fun ways to introduce kids to the power of learning to code and it appears Nintendo is as well! Nintendo Game Builder Garage is a new game that has a unique way of teaching kids how to code using their interface. It’s a new twist on learning to code and since it’s from the Nintendo team you know it’s fun! During this camp we’ll teach the kids to code using this gaming platform and we’ll build some fun and playable games that the kids will be able to share with the world via Nintendo’s online network! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Nintendo Switch and Game Builder Garage software. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $599 (4 spots left) | |
| 8/24 - 8/28 Full Day |
Dive into the exciting world of electronics and coding with Arduino! In this hands-on camp, students learn how to program and control real-world devices using Arduino boards. Campers will design circuits, build interactive gadgets, and code them to respond to sensors, lights, and motors. From creating simple games to automated machines, this camp teaches problem-solving, logic, and engineering fundamentals, all while having fun bringing their ideas to life. No prior experience required. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $749 (3 spots left ) | |
| 8/31 - 9/4 Full Day |
Perfect for first-time coders, this beginner-friendly Scratch camp introduces students to the basics of coding through creativity and play.No prior coding experience is required. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, students gain confidence, collaborate with peers, and bring their ideas to life in a fun and supportive environment. Ages 6 + | Ages 6 + | $599 | |
| 8/31 - 9/4 Full Day |
Vibe Coding meets Shark Tank! We will create teams to brainstorm current things in our daily lives that might be annoying or broken.. Then vibe coding will be used to build or prototype a fix. It will culminate on Friday in a Shark Tank style pitch by the teams presenting their solutions. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $599 | |
| 08/31 - 9/4 Full Day |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the bigger buzzwords today, and we're ready to help you tackle it. What is AI? Why is it taking over the world? When will the Terminator come back and take down John Connor?? We'll start out talking about AI use cases and dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI apps as well. We'll even show you some chatGPT, prompt engineering, and Google's teachable machine. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $699 | |
| 9/08-9/9 Full Day |
Perfect for first-time coders, this beginner-friendly Scratch camp introduces students to the basics of coding through creativity and play.No prior coding experience is required. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, Ages 6+ | Ages 6+ | $450 (NYC Schools Start 9/10) | |
| 9/8-9/9 Full Day |
Ready to take on an AP level course? Our Java camp is a little different than our other camps in that it’s focused on following a curriculum, for the purpose of helping our students get a head start on the AP Computer Science “A” course. While we’re not likely to complete the entire course during just the camp, we’ll go as far as we can based on the skillset of the campers we get. This camp is aimed at those who are about to start AP CS A, or just want to get a head start with some curriculum-based Java learning! Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $450 (NYC Schools Start 9/10) | |
| 9/21 Full Day |
Unleash your creativity at our Art & Animation Coding Camp, where students combine technology, storytelling, and design to create their very own digital comic books! Campers will learn the fundamentals of animation, character design, scene building, and coding while bringing their stories to life. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $150 (NYC Schools Closed) |
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My name is Noreen Kazi and I’m the general manager/owner of theCoderSchool Bayside. I am an active Long Island parent that is excited about bringing this dedicated coding program to our students. I have experience as a community leader and organizer and I have spent over 20 years creating educational curriculums and leading programs focused on ensuring that our youth are ready to be tomorrow’s leaders.
Through my experience designing educational curriculums, I have had the privilege of seeing how technology has positively impacted curriculum development. What I love about coding is that it drives innovation – coding provides students with the ability to take an idea that they have, make that idea come to life, and then share that idea with millions of people. Additionally, coding can provide a cross curricular benefit by improving student’s math skills as they start to visualize and break down problems from other angles. I truly believe that Long Island is at the cutting edge of educational innovation and I am excited about bringing this offering to our kids. You can reach me anytime at noreen@thecoderschool.com.
My name is Nisha Bhalla and I am the Senior Advisor of theCoderSchool Bayside. I still remember learning how to code in Linux and was fascinated with the collaboration and support of the programming community as we all looked to build a better program, together. Technology has continued to drive significant change and the ability to code is a skillset that every student should have.
I am so excited about bringing this program to Long Island in a setting that is both educational and fun. As a graduate of Harvard Business School, I have seen firsthand the way technology has impacted the future of all industries from farming to healthcare and I can’t wait to bring this knowledge to our students. Additionally, I have over 10 years of experience working in product development roles at various Fortune 500 companies and start-ups and I am thrilled about sharing this career knowledge with our students.
I’m also passionate about mentoring students on their communication and presentation skills, and I love that this program will not only teach kids how to code, but also how to engage their audiences to effectively communicate their ideas and opinions.
We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Shoot us an email with resumé to see if we're a fit!
Families searching for coding classes in Bayside often compare several local programs. theCoderSchool Bayside serves many Bayside families because it combines individualized instruction with year-round coding education, AI, robotics, game development, and computer science coaching. Between 36th and 38th We offer programs for beginners through advanced students.
theCoderSchool Bayside is ideal for:
| Program | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Code Coaching | 7–18 | Personalized learning |
| Code Camps | 7–16 | School breaks |
| AI Fundamentals | 10+ | AI literacy |
| Robotics | 8+ | Engineering |
| Scratch | 7–10 | Beginners |
| Python | 10+ | Intermediate |
| Java | 12+ | Advanced |
| Roblox | 8+ | Game development |
We regularly work with students from:
| Feature | theCoderSchool |
|---|---|
| Personalized coaching | ✓ |
| AI education | ✓ |
| Robotics | ✓ |
| Scratch, Python, and Java | ✓ |
| Web development | ✓ |
| Summer camps | ✓ |
| Year-round coaching | ✓ |
| Beginner through advanced | ✓ |
Between 36th and 38th Book a free intro session or explore our approach to AI and coding.
As you and your family consider coding programs, it helps to keep in mind:
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.
Have your girl scout troop earn their coding badge! From coding basics to digital game design, and app development, we are able to meet the requirements of all badges. We offer a workshop for your girl scouts.
Do you love working with kids? Are you a computer science major? Do you love to teach? Do you love coding? Apply now! Email your resumé to tina@thecoderschool.com
The UpCode program is a selective internship program in which teams of high school coders build a custom software product based on a client's requirements. Intended for high schoolers with an interest in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related technical field, this program immerses our interns in a simulated software development lifecycle. APPLY TODAY. Session Starts June 2026
Each year they solve a new challenge presented by MIT SPACE ENABLED LAB and teams will write code to help NASA’s Astrobee robot navigage in microgravity.
The Coder School team will also head to MIT for ZR Robotics Field Day.
Applications due JUNE 8th.