Our camps are all low-ratio, with typically six campers to each instructor. Camp instructors are often our regular year-round Code Coaches® who have lots of experience teaching coding skills to kids throughout the year. Each camp has recommendations around age and skill level, but all are open to discussion based on your child’s experience with coding.
Welcome to theCoderSchool, a place that teaches coding camps and a whole lot more during the school year. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, theCoderSchool believes every kid is unique, and we treat them that way. Our core program revolves around a mentor relationship with experienced coders, Code Coaches who can guide our students through their amazing - and custom - technical journey. To find out more about our regular after school program during the school year, fill out our form!
| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 11/29 | Full Day In-person | YouTube Workshop Thanksgiving - YouTube WorkshopAt YouTube Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Pokemon Game Walkthroughs, How-To Videos, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction and have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers! ** Must bring Windows or Mac OS laptop. Ages 9-13 | Ages 9-13 | (6 spots left) |
| 12/30 | Full Day in - person | Minecraft Camp At Minecraft™ Camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world! In this camp we’ll be using Minecraft Education Edition along with our favorite programming language Python! Python is extremely powerful yet easy to read compared to other programming languages, so it’s perfect for kids who are ready for a typed programming language. We know the kids love Minecraft so what better way to teach them to code than doing so on the platform they already know and play! The kids will have a blast in this camp Ages 8 and up | Ages 8 and up | (workshop) |
| 12/30 | Full Day in - person | Hackathon This camp will bring together future software developers, engineers and entrepuneurs to build an application. A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is a design sprint-like event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers will collaborate and create a project. The programming languages that will be used include: Python, Java, HTM, CSS and Javascript. The goal of a hackathon is to create usable software by the end of the event and a winner with the best product will be selected. Join this camp with your friends and create a winning product! Ages 8 and up | Ages 8 and up | (new workshop) |
| 01/20 | Full Day in - person | Beginner JavaScript An alternative to learning Python Prerequisites: Advanced Scratch Language.A JavaScript camp is an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed for individuals who want to gain a deep understanding of JavaScript, one of the most widely used programming languages for web development. These camps typically offer a mix of lectures, workshops, and coding challenges that help participants build their skills JavaScript camp provides an interactive environment to learn, collaborate, and create real-world projects, often culminating in a portfolio that can be showcased to potential employers. The structured curriculum and supportive peer group make it an ideal option for anyone serious about JavaScript. Ages 10 and up | Ages 10 and up | (new workshop) |
| 02/17-02/20 | Full Day in person | Cyber security Bootcamp This 4 days program is designed to teach students, ages 12-18, the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will learn the basics of networking and some commonly exploited vulnerabilities. The program will cover a survey of open-source reconnaissance as well as tools used for testing/attacking systems. Participating students will perform some attacks against services (such as web server) set up in the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab (CybEL) and will learn the complete life-cycle of cyber-attacks through exercises and challenges. Ages 12 and up | Ages 12 and up | $550 (new workshop) |
| 03/14 | afterschool | Celebrate PI Day Celebrate Pi day with us by calculating the digits of Pi ! Games, puzzles, activities ,and coding . End the day and enjoy some Pie with us. Ages 8 and up | Ages 8 and up | $50 (new workshop) |
| 6/30-7/03 | Full Day In-person | Games Dev & Robots "Games Dev & Robots is your gateway to mastering the art of game creation and robotics! Dive into an interactive, hands-on experience where you'll learn the fundamentals of coding, game design, and coding robots. Perfect for beginners and novice coders, this unique platform combines innovation and fun, letting you develop your own games while experimenting with robotic systems. " Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $499 |
| 06/30-07/03 | Full Day In-person | Minecraft Madness At Minecraft™ Camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world! Combined with Roblox to solve puzzles and take on the Coding World! We'll code with an easy to learn language and play group games in Roblox together! No experience needed, but you gotta love Roblox!! Ages 8-12 Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $499 |
| 07/07-07/11 | Full Day In-person | Robotics Engineering The field of robotics is growing faster than ever, appearing everywhere from our homes to video games to drones. Learn to build and program, a variety of small and large robots(including Lego Mindstorm EV3 Spike Prime) through hands-on projects that will culminate in a demo at the end of the week. Intermediate coders only, please. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | $699 |
| 07/07-07/11 | Full Day In-person | Coding with Drones This camp is filled with pure action as campers enjoy drone coding and obstacles! Campers will first learn the basic safety of drone flying. From there, students will learn how to code the drones through skill challenges while also learning how to perform various excercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drones speed and agility. For beginners and intermediate coders alike. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $699 |
| 07/14-07/18 | Full Day In-person | Roblox Remx "The ultimate adventure for gamers and creators ready to bring their ideas to life! Dive into the world of Roblox game development, where you'll learn to design, script, and build your own immersive games using Roblox Studio. This camp is perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike. Share your games with friends, explore the limitless potential of the Roblox platform, and take the first step towards becoming a game developer. Get ready to play, create, and inspire! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Laptop (MacBook or Windows) and Roblox Studio software. " Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $599 |
| 07/14-07/18 | Full Day In-person | Cubing & Coding - Python A.I. Camp Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik's Cube only to give up after hours of only managing to get one side to match!? Yes we’ve all been there, and to solve a Rubik's Cube it can be tricky unless you know the algorithm to do so, and we do! In the ‘Cubing & Coding Python A.I. Camp’ we’ll teach kids how to solve a real Rubik's Cube using an algorithm, or a list of steps and we’ll be teaching them how to code an application in Python to solve a virtual Rubik's Cube through Artificial Intelligence or A.I. We’re excited about this new coding camp and we know the kids will love it! Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $649 |
| 07/21-07/25 | Full Day In-person | Cyber Security This 4 days program is designed to teach students, ages 12-18, the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will learn the basics of networking and some commonly exploited vulnerabilities. The program will cover a survey of open-source reconnaissance as well as tools used for testing/attacking systems. Participating students will perform some attacks against services (such as web server) set up in the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab (CybEL) and will learn the complete life-cycle of cyber-attacks through exercises and challenges. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $699 |
| 07/21-07/25 | Full Day In-person | Game Builder Garage (Nintendo Switch) "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 |
| 07/28-07/31 | Full Day In-person | App Development Mobile App Engineering Camp is an exciting hands-on experience where aspiring tech enthusiasts dive into the world of app development! Learn to design, code, and launch your very own mobile applications while exploring real-world tools and frameworks used by industry pros. From brainstorming innovative ideas, this camp equips you with the skills to bring your creative vision to life. Perfect for beginners and developers alike, it’s your chance to turn your ideas into powerful apps and build the foundation for a future in tech! Best part, you get to take home your phone and show off your App! Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | $699 |
| 07/28-07/31 | Full Day In-person | G-Developement Embark on your game design journey and develop your own game! You'll explore game design principles and analyze what makes games fun by brainstorming and collaborating with your peers on a tactile project. Then, build upon your understanding of game theory and create a game with GDevelop, a powerful yet user-friendly engine for beginners and seasoned developers alike. Design levels, create custom sprite art, and build game mechanics out of visual code and built-in behaviors. Voyage through side-scrolling lands or top-down adventure maps as you perfect wall jumps and unlock treasures. You can even publish your project on the official GDevelop website for your friends to play across the web! Your career as a game developer could start here, with pathways that branch to Unity and Unreal Engine. Ages 6-10 | Ages 6-10 | $649 |
| 08/04-08/08 | Full Day In-person | Web Developer - JavaScript, HTML, CSS Camp Our WebRox camp is all about websites, because the web rocks! Our campers will spend the week designing and building their very own websites and get 'em published to the world by the end of the week. Importantly, kids will be introduced to Internet Safety and why cyber-safety matters, plus we'll learn the basics of how the internet works. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | $599 |
| 08/04-08/08 | Full Day In-person | Battle Bots The path to the ultimate showdown starts here! BattleBots® is known for combining the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. In this beginning robotics course, get ready to build a robot before battling in the arena. You'll learn how to brainstorm, workshop, and customize a robot to your exact specifications. Then, learn how to iterate and optimize its features until it's ready to rumble against your peers in a variety of robot challenges, culminating in a BattleBots®-style robot tournament! Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" Ages 7-12 | Ages 7-12 | $749 |
| 08/11-08/15 | Full Day In-person | Youtube Video Production At YouTube Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Pokemon Game Walkthroughs, How-To Videos, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction and have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers! Ages 9 + | Ages 9 + | $699 |
| 08/11-08/15 | Full Day In-person | Minecraft Madness At YouTube Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Pokemon Game Walkthroughs, How-To Videos, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction and have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers! Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $599 |
| 08/18-08/22 | Full Day In-person | Game Dev in Unity and Blender "Join us for a breathtaking journey through code-based video game design. Gain in-depth skills that set you up for programming and game development careers in one of the hottest job markets out there! C# is a language used for trending applications, including Microsoft Visual Studio and many mobile applications. Unity is a cross-platform game engine that allows developers to produce high-quality 2D and 3D games for mobile phones, desktop computers, and gaming consoles. Immerse yourself in virtual graphics, visual game design, gameplay, and mechanics. At the end of the week, you will have created a programming portfolio that includes an exhilarating programming project. **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop." Ages 12+ | Ages 12+ | $699 |
| 08/18-08/22 | Full Day In-person | Blender & 3D Printing Transform the vivid designs and fantasy worlds of your dreams into physical reality with a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a foundation in 3D modeling—starting from your initial sketch, then creating characters from scratch in Blender, an expansive 3D software used by professionals across the game design and film industries. After you’ve finalized your creations, you’ll print them out into tactile objects that you can hold in the palm of your hand. Stack your desk full of your uniquely hand-crafted prints! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the 3D printing equipment for future use. The best part? You'll get take home all of your printed models! **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop. Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $699 |
| 08/25-08/29 | Full Day In-person | Python Art + Animation Did you know Python doesn't just output text and numbers, it can make visual art too? In Python Art Camp, we'll deep-dive into the visual turtle library to make some gnarly, sometimes hypnotic designs and illustrations. In this camp, we will see how Python code can also be beautiful. For beginners and intermediate coders alike. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | $599 |
| 08/25-08/29 | Full Day In-person | Game Builder Garage (Nintendo Switch) "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 |
| 08/25-08/29 | Full Day In-person | Roblox Remix "The ultimate adventure for gamers and creators ready to bring their ideas to life! Dive into the world of Roblox game development, where you'll learn to design, script, and build your own immersive games using Roblox Studio. This camp is perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike. Share your games with friends, explore the limitless potential of the Roblox platform, and take the first step towards becoming a game developer. Get ready to play, create, and inspire! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Laptop (MacBook or Windows) and Roblox Studio software. " Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $599 |
| 12/30 | Full Day In-person | Roblox Remix We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch to create some awesome new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Each Games Are Awesome will have different themes.Then our Roblox portion of camp, you will design and create your own 3D worlds. Choosing from a variety of different templates, you can select your type of world and customize your environment. Add awesome features such as drawbridges, scoreboards, clocks, traps, power ups, and customized terrain! With so many options to include, you can create a game that is unique, fast-paced, and fun! Ages 8 + | Ages 8 + | $125 |
| 12/30 | Full Day In-person | 3D Printing is an engaging and educational program designed for individuals, typically students to learn about and explore the world of 3D printing technology. The camp usually combines hands-on activities with structured learning to teach participants how to design, create, and print three-dimensional objects using 3D printers. Ages 8 + | Ages 8 + | $125 |
Making STEM fun and interesting is our specialty at theCoderSchool, and we’re confident that your child will come away with a newfound appreciation for computer programming through our immersive learning experience.