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 |
| 12/23-12/27 | Full Day - 4 day camp | Winter Break Roblox and Game Design 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! We would also be using different programs like Unity, Java, Scratch (time permitting) to get a taste of game design. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. We would be forming groups depending on age and proficiency. No camp 12/25. Use coupon code SAVE200 to get the discount. All ages welcome | All ages welcome | (4 day camp) |
| 12/23-12/31 | Full Day - 6 day camp | Winter Break Roblox, Game Design and YouTube 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! We would also be using different programs like Unity, Java, Scratch (time permitting) to get a taste of game design. Students would make a YouTube video of their own games. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. We would be forming groups depending on age and proficiency. No camp 12/25, 12/28, 12/29. Use coupon code SAVE200 to get the discount. All ages welcome | All ages welcome | (New 6 day camp) |
| 6/30-7/3 | Full Day In person | Roblox Rockstar Camp In Roblox Rockstar Camp, kids get to be the ultimate concert creator—designing and coding their dream rockstar performance in Roblox Studio. They’ll add music, animations, and a lively crowd, even stepping into the spotlight themselves if they want to record their own tracks to use in the game. Once their concert is ready, they’ll put on our Meta Quest VR headsets to experience their creation firsthand, stepping right into the crowd (or onto the stage) for a totally unique, immersive show like never before! Windows computer or Mac is required, no tablets. 8+ | 8+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 6/30-7/3 | Full Day In person | HeroCraft Python Camp In our one-of-a-kind HeroCraft A.I. Python Camp, kids start with a hand-drawn sketch of their favorite movie or TV hero, then use cutting-edge AI to transform their artwork into something amazing. From there, they™ll dive into Python coding to turn these heroes into interactive sprites, bringing their creations to life in ways they never imagined. This unique camp is packed with creativity, AI, and coding excitement that you won't find anywhere else! 7+ | 7+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/7-7/11 | Full Day In person | YouTube Studio 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! Windows or Mac PC required, no tablets. 8+ | 8+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/7-7/11 | Full Day In person | HeroCraft 3D Print & Animation Studio In our "HeroCraft 3D Print & Animation Studio" camp, kids will bring their wildest hero ideas to life, starting with their own fantasy or sci-fi character sketches. We’ll use AI to upscale their designs, then teach them how to transform those 3D creations into real, 3D-printed models. Plus, they’ll get to animate their heroes in a custom cartoon—an experience they won’t find anywhere else and an unforgettable way to dive into design, tech, and creativity! 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/14-718 | Full Day In person | White Hat Ethical Hacking Camp Cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics around the world and keeping networks secure is literally a full time job! One of the ways companies do this is to employ White Hat Ethical Hackers who look for vulnerabilities in their company’s network so they can be fixed before the bad guys find them! During our White Hat Ethical Hacking camp, we’ll teach teens the fundamentals of cybersecurity and how to ethically hack simple networks! Windows computer is required, no Macs or tablets. 10+ | 10+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/14-7/18 | Full Day In person | Robots & Roblox with Oculus VR Our Robots & Roblox camp teaches kids about robotics and coding. Kids will assemble their own robot kit and we'll code them using Scratch to create some entry level artificial intelligence and we'll have some robot competitions they'll love. At lunch each day the kids will play their favorite Roblox games together and they can try our Oculus Quest 2 headsets to play some incredible games in Virtual Reality! 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/21-7/25 | Full Day In person | 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! 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/21-7/25 | Full Day In person | Roblox vs. Minecraft Camp Welcome to the ultimate showdown with our "Roblox vs. Minecraft Camp"! Kids will use the power of Roblox Studio to design their very own Minecraft-style game, blending the best of both worlds with Roblox’s development tools and Minecraft’s iconic blocky fun. They’ll learn everything from Minecraft-style terrain and block systems to player mechanics and world generation, creating their own take on what makes Minecraft so addictive. When their game’s ready, they’ll put on Meta Quest VR headsets to explore their custom-built world in virtual reality—a totally unique experience you won’t find anywhere but The Coder School! Windows computer or Mac is required, no tablets. 8+ | 8+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/28-8/1 | Full Day In person | Lego Mindstorms Robotics Coding camp 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. 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 7/28-8/1 | Full Day In person | Minecraft Modding and Roblox camp 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. Please ensure that you have a working account for Minecraft Java Edition. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/4-8/8 | Full Day In person | YouTube Studio 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! Windows or Mac PC required, no tablets. 8+ | 8+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/11-8/15 | Full Day In person | Python AI & Machine Learning Artificial intelligence is a growing field that tests the limits of modern technology. Begin with an introduction to AI and machine learning, and take a look under the hood at how machine learning models are built. You’ll utilize Python coding tools to explore essential neural network design. Develop a fundamental coding skill set, train and test models, and learn how to solve complex problems. Your pursuit of a career in artificial intelligence could start here! 9+ | 9+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/11-8/15 | 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. 9+ | 9+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/18-8/22 | Full Day In person | Roblox, Game Design and YouTube 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! We would also be using different programs like Unity, Java, Scratch (time permitting) to get a taste of game design. Students would make a YouTube video of their own games. Students must bring in their own Windows or Mac laptop for this camp. We would be forming groups depending on age and proficiency. 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/18-8/22 | 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." 8+ | 8+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
| 8/25-8/29 | Full Day In person | Mixed Bag coding camp This is a mixed bag camp with a new theme on coding and tech everyday. So while one day we would be working on Scratch/ Python and Game design, another day we could be working on animation shorts using flip book or stop motion technique. We would culminate the camp by learning how to make our own videos working on video and audio editing skills and learning how to use the green screen. Don't forget to show up on the last day as our campers demonstrate their projects with pride. Students are required to bring their own Windows or Mac laptops. 6+ | 6+ | (Use coupon code CYBER200 to save $200) |
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.