Code Coaching® works for kids of all ages and skill levels, from novice to advanced. From game development to web apps, Python to Java, or even niche technologies like AI and beyond, our Coaches can help your kids achieve their goals.
Sessions run one or two hours a week (your choice), at the same time every week on a schedule that works for both you and our assigned Coach. Check out our video for more info!
We believe that every student learns in his or her own way, not only in what they want to work on, but how fast and how much. Our Coder Tree® is a visualization of our students' learning options as they grow and a sampling of some of the topics we teach. Find more details about what kids are learning by checking out our Coder Tree®.
Our suite of proprietary tools* chart weekly progress by tracking concepts and apps, and longer term progress by identifying skills to build their individual Coder Tree®. Get an idea of our progress tools by clicking through a Sample Student's Student Portal to see for yourself.
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Each year, theCoderSchool partners with the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide coding contest run by districts of the U.S. Congress. Take a look at our recent winners, or ask about our App Gallery to see more apps!
Let's get ready for coding camps! Our camps are run in our school from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri. Enrollment in our In-Person camps is strictly limited due to the need to create a safe and socially distanced learning environment for our kids and staff. Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week then demo their week's creations later that afternoon. What better way to get your kids out of your hair during the breaks?!
And guess what, we're offering our early-bird BLACK FRIDAY discount of $150 off for a limited time only. Just use the code TAKE150 at checkout! Sign up now!| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 12/27-12/30 | Full day | Winter Break In person Animation Studio Camp Calling all of our creative kids out there! In our Animation Studio Camp we’ll use a browser based tool to teach the kids how to create their own custom 2D Sprites and then we’ll teach them to use these sprites to create their own animated shorts, complete with sound effects and their own voice overs! Want to know something else which is cool? The sprites and animations the kids create can be used in their own coding projects in the future! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 12/27-12/30 | Full Day | Winter Break In person Roblox Rockers Camp Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we’ll be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We’ll also teach them how to take their games online and about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Students are encouraged to bring their own windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 2/21-2/25 | Full day | Mid Winter Break: Beginners Scratch & Roblox Gamers Club We'll be using a cool drag n' drop language called Scratch to create some awesome new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders with little or no experience creating games in Scratch so we can go at their pace! During lunch breaks, kids will hang out and play some group Roblox games together! Coding and Roblox together, sounds like a great week of camp! Learn More Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 2/21-2/25 | Full day | Mid Winter Break:Python Startup & Rocket League Camp Take advantage of the easy-to-read style of coding while picking up on one of the most popular languages today for professional and beginner coders alike. We'll start out by using an online Python platform to learn some basics and practice some fundamental concepts, and time permitting and based on our camper skill set, we may jump on to some more complex Python coding, potentially getting into coding with PyGame. During lunch breaks we’ll arrange Rocket League tournaments for the kids to compete in for fun and prizes! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 4/11-4/15 | Full day | Spring Break: Roblox Game Theory Camp Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we’ll be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We’ll also teach them how to take their games online and about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 4/11-4/15 | Full day | Spring Break: Rocket League Scratch & Python Coding Camp Rocket League has taken the eSports world by storm! It’s FREE and easy to play across multiple platforms and we have figured out a way to teach kids to code within the Rocket League game! Yup, during this camp we’ll teach the kids to create Artificial Intelligence bots that play the game on their own, using the coding languages Scratch and Python! This is going to be an incredible and fun camp experience for the kids we promise! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 6/27-7/1 | Full day | Summer Break In person Make it Go with Robots 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) through hands-on projects that will culminate in a demo at the end of the week. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 6/27-7/1 | Full day | Summer Break In person Python Startup We don't have a pet snake for our schools, so we'll settle for introducing you to Python, one of the most popular coding languages today. Start slowly or code fast, this camp is for our intermediate coders - no Python experience necessary! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 7/5-7/8 | Full day | Summer Break In person Roblox Rockers Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we’ll be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We’ll also teach them how to take their games online and about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Students are encouraged to bring their own windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 7/5-7/8 | Full day | Summer Break In person Rise of the Machines Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest 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 talk about AI use cases, dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI apps. We may even be able to build our own voice enabled application. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 7/11-7/15 | Full day | Summer Break In person YouTube Studio Camp Lights, Camera, Action! Kids LOVE watching their favorite Youtubers play games, as well as making videos documenting their crazy lives or family. In our new YouTube Studio camp we show kids how to CREATE their own YouTube video content using our professional YouTube recording studio equipment! Kids will learn about lighting, mics, video camera recording and operations, as well as how to use video editing software to mix their own creations together. We’ll also teach them about audio as well as special effects. At the end of the camp each kid will have their very own video content they’ll be proud to upload to their own YouTube channel! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 7/11-7/15 | Full day | Summer Break In person Games are Awesome with Rocket League We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch or Snap to create us some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. And while taking break we can be outside or play Rocket League while making new friends. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 7/18-7/22 | Full day | Summer Break In person Lego Mindstorms Python Coding Camp This just in: A one-of-a-kind, hands-on robotics engineering experience awaits your child, built around the LEGO MINDSTORMS set! Kids explore the boundless world of mechanical creation and code with the Python programming language, and dive into the dynamic possibilities of the LEGO building system. They’ll get immersed in an environment that encourages teamwork, friendship, and creativity while getting hands on with the hottest robotics tools out right now! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 7/18-7/22 | Full day | Summer Break In person Minecraft Modding and Roblox Learning to code the mods like exploding arrows, boat races or even the Hunger games and playing them on Minecraft is what we look forward to in this camp. During the break we will be playing Roblox with friends or even having them try out our mods. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 7/25-7/29 | Full day | Summer Break In person Minecraft Redstone Coding Camp Redstone is like electricity in Minecraft, it can make things move and light up! Learn about the different components that work with Redstone, and how they can be combined to build awesome machines. Projects may include doors, elevators, flying machines, weapons and much more! Oh and there will be TNT!! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 7/25-7/29 | Full day | Summer Break In person Python, Pottermania and Minecraft You are crazy about Harry Potter and Minecraft? We are too. We will weave your child's love for Harry Potter and python and introduce them to a magical world. While taking breaks we will either be outside playing quidditch or inside at the Hogwarts school of Minecraft. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/1-8/5 | Full day | Summer Break In person Minecraft Modding and Roblox Learning to code the mods like exploding arrows, boat races or even the Hunger games and playing them on Minecraft is what we look forward to in this camp. During the break we will be playing Roblox with friends or even having them try out our mods. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 8/1-8/5 | Full day | Summer Break In person WebRox & Fortnite Creative 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 (wait, you mean that Facebook page lives out in the ""cloud"" somewhere?!). During lunch breaks kids will hang out and play some Fortnite Creative together! Learning to build websites and Fortnite together, sounds like a great week of camp! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/1-8/5 | Full day | Summer Break In person YouTube Studio Camp Kids LOVE watching their favorite Youtubers play games, as well as making videos documenting their crazy lives or family. In our new YouTube Studio camp we show kids how to CREATE their own YouTube video content using our professional YouTube recording studio equipment! Kids will learn about lighting, mics, video camera recording and operations, as well as how to use video editing software to mix their own creations together. We’ll also teach them about audio as well as special effects. At the end of the camp each kid will have their very own video content they’ll be proud to upload to their own YouTube channel! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/8-8/12 | Full day | Summer Break In person Animation Studio Camp Calling all of our creative kids out there! In our Animation Studio Camp we’ll use a browser based tool to teach the kids how to create their own custom 2D Sprites and then we’ll teach them to use these sprites to create their own animated shorts, complete with sound effects and their own voice overs! Want to know something else which is cool? The sprites and animations the kids create can be used in their own coding projects in the future! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/8-8/12 | Full day | Summer Break In person Coding Mashup and 3D Printing A.I Scratch, 3D Print, Roblox, mBot Bundle. We’ll build an Artificial Intelligence Scratch game, 3D Printing with Code, Roblox Coding and mBot Robotics. Calling all wannabe "Jack of all trades" to join the coding party! Students have to carry their own MAC or PC. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 8/15-8/19 | Full day | Summer Break In person Raspberry Pi Jam Camp Our Pi Jam camp introduces our more advanced programmers to the world of IoT, or Internet of Things. As computers and technology expand like wildfire, you'll find more and more computers in your "things" - like your watch, your smart home, or even your refrigerator. These gadgets are all run by computers that are getting smaller and smaller! Our Pi Jam camp introduces kids to one of the hottest mini-computers today, the Raspberry Pi. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/15-8/19 | Full day | Summer Break In person Microbit Computer Engineering Coding Camp The Micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces kids to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that you can program and physically interact with. During this camp we’ll introduce the kids to this powerhouse pint sized computer and the world of Computer Engineering, which combines software with hardware! We can’t wait! Learn More Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | |
| 8/22-8/26 | Full day | Summer Break In person Roblox Game Theory Camp Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we’ll be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We’ll also teach them how to take their games online and about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 8/22-8/26 | Full day | Summer Break In person Roblox Rockers Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we’ll be teaching the kids how to write code in a drag and drop environment programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We’ll also teach them how to take their games online and about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ |
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Welcome to theCoderSchool Buffalo! Meet Sanchayita and Umesh, or "accidental entrepreneurs" as they like to call themselves. They have called Buffalo home for over a decade and experienced their young family blossom, thanks to the excellent school system and community programs of Williamsville.
In addition, they also wished to start their daughter’s education in the high demand and growing tech industry. After not finding an option that catered to that need and realizing more students could benefit from learning essential tech skills, Umesh and Sanchayita were inspired to bring theCoderSchool to the community. Coding is unique because not only does it teach students to think by applying problem solving, but it also drives innovation. Students learn to think logically by applying commands to create anything they can imagine. No matter what field you decide to work in, coding and computers are all around us!
Sanchayita is double Masters in Economics and Business Management. With 12+ years of Retail experience under her belt, she currently plays an integral role in mainstreaming immigrants attached with International Institute of Buffalo as a linguist and interpreter.
Umesh has worked as a global tech and business consultant for over 15 years and currently working with M&T Bank as a Product Manager in their Digital Banking team. They are very excited to bring theCoderSchool to Buffalo! You can reach them anytime at s.shah@thecoderschool.com and umesh@thecoderschool.com.
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