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Welcome to theCoderSchool
6558 Jericho Turnpike,
In Commack Corners

(631)270-5602 • commack@thecoderschool.com

TheCoderSchool will be open for Presidents Day!

Hey super-parent! We're happy you're looking for options to get your kids learning to code. It's SUCH an amazing skill to learn and will help your kids in more ways than you can imagine! We're super excited to be bringing Silicon Valley's #1 kids coding program to the area to help your kids get going, so read on and let's get our kids coding!

At theCoderSchool, we want to do more than just teach coding. We want aspiring coders to use their new found passion as a stepping stone to thinking outside the box, as a way to channel their ideas in a creative way and most importantly, to have fun. Interested? Fill out the form and we'll be in touch shortly to tell you more!

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Our Philosophy

Looking for coding lessons for kids in Commack, NY? We're here to help. We believe every kid is different, so we teach them accordingly. Our expert coders teach our students in a super-small two to one ratio, allowing our Code Coaches to personalize projects built to suit each student. Kids are able to move at their own pace and engage in things that interest them most.

Our Programs

Our coding school's flagship after-school program, Code Coaching, combines a super-small 2:1 teaching ratio with individualized curriculum. Although Code Coaching works from novice to advanced coders, we also offer entry-level classes for those looking for a more traditional class in a larger ratio, as well as @school classes and our ever popular coding camps.

Our System

We're part of a nationwide system of over 65 locations around the country, teaching over 7,000 students every week with the brainpower of 1000+ expert Code Coaches®. Headquartered and founded in Silicon Valley since 2014, we're proud of the impact theCoderSchool has had on communities everywhere. Find out more about Who We Are in our brand video .

How Students Progress

OUR CODER TREE

See our visualization of what kids are learning and a sampling of possibilities.

Learn About
Our Coder Tree

What's YOUR
Coder Story?

OUR CODER STORY

Find our coding roadmap that goes beyond coding custom apps to building a story for college

Our Coding Camps

From AI to bots, web development to games, we got it all. Our camps stick to a low ratio of around 6:1 and are taught by our expert Code Coaches.

Our Upcoming Events

​​Have a Birthday Party at The Coder School!

Celebrate your child’s special day by taking over The Coder School!
Our amazing Code Coaches will work with the kids at your party to code a game of their own and show them some fun games to play together. We will work with your kids to code, build, and play video games, We even have drones and coding with Minecraft! Our foosball table and fun games and toys in our ultra-cool Coder Lounge are available for those who want some time to be unplugged. You can bring your own food and drinks to set up in our party room OR we can provide pizza, juice, and water if you choose “The Whole Shebang” (which also gives you an extra hour of party time). The birthday guest of honor gets a Coder School T-shirt and drawstring backpack and all guests receive coder bands and stickers. Best of all, we set up, we entertain and we clean up while the birthday child and their friends have a blast.

Give us a call for pricing!

631-270-5602

Girl Scouts Coding Badge

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. Please contact us if you are interested.

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Now Hiring!

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 commack@thecoderschool.com.

Our Testimonials

  • "Great place for your child to learn the basics of coding and grow in this field as they get older. My son is 8 and learning how to make a game with codes! He loves it! "
    Dee D.
  • "Great place for your child to learn the basics of coding and grow in this field as they get older. My son is 8 and learning how to make a game with codes! He loves it! "
    Dee D.
  • "So happy that “the Coder School” opened in Commack! They just had their grand opening in October but my daughter started attending when they first opened in September and it’s been an amazing experience! The location is brand new and pristine! Everyone is very professional. My daughter always looks forward to her classes."
    Jane K.
  • "Coder School Commack is the best! My son (age 12) has been going for over a year, first to the Syosset location, then to many virtual camps (all amazing), and now he is thrilled to attend the Commack location! My daughter (age 6) just started a few weeks ago. She says this is her favorite activity, beating dance and gymnastics (which she loves so that's huge!) The teachers are all engaging, attentive and excited to teach. Mary, the general manager is wonderful to work with as well!"
    Kelly
  • "My son (age 6) loves The Coder School of Commack. The classes have small ratios, so there is a lot of focus on individualized learning. The general manager, Mary, is amazing and knows all the kids names. Mary is super responsive and helpful with addressing your needs/answering questions. The coaches are all great as well and give weekly updates on the progress for each lesson. I highly recommend The Coder School!"
    Kelly M.
  • "My son enjoys coding and he has learned a lot. The staff is great and communication has been amazing even during the snow storm. The coding school is a gift for my son and they do an amazing job running the school."
    Ann Marie W.
  • "My 8 year old has been taking coding classes for almost a year and loves it. Everyone at The Coder School (Roslyn and Commack) has been fantastic, respectful, and knowledgeable. We are very happy! "
    Shari M.
  • "My 15 year old twins just started at the Coder School and are learning Python. They feel challenged and confident learning. Their instructor Rocco is very knowledgeable and patient. So glad I signed them up!"
    Penny S.
  • "My son has been going for 5 months now. It has been a very positive experience. He enjoys coach Chris a lot. He has learned a lot in this amount of time. He is more confidant in his skills and is challenged at the same time."
    Melissa W.
  • "Coder School Commack is the best! My son (age 12) has been going for over a year, first to the Syosset location, then to many virtual camps (all amazing), and now he is thrilled to attend the Commack location! My daughter (age 6) just started a few weeks ago. She says this is her favorite activity, beating dance and gymnastics (which she loves so that's huge!) The teachers are all engaging, attentive and excited to teach. Mary, the general manager is wonderful to work with as well!"
    Kelly
  • "So happy that “the Coder School” opened in Commack! They just had their grand opening in October but my daughter started attending when they first opened in September and it’s been an amazing experience! The location is brand new and pristine! Everyone is very professional. My daughter always looks forward to her classes."
    Jane K.
  • "My son enjoys coding and he has learned a lot. The staff is great and communication has been amazing even during the snow storm. The coding school is a gift for my son and they do an amazing job running the school."
    Ann Marie W.
  • "My 15 year old twins just started at the Coder School and are learning Python. They feel challenged and confident learning. Their instructor Rocco is very knowledgeable and patient. So glad I signed them up!"
    Penny S.
  • "My 8 year old has been taking coding classes for almost a year and loves it. Everyone at The Coder School (Roslyn and Commack) has been fantastic, respectful, and knowledgeable. We are very happy! "
    Shari M.
  • "My son just started his classes and its all he talks about to everyone. Asking if he can attend everyday! "
    Caily R.
  • "My 8 year old has been taking coding classes for almost a year and loves it. Everyone at The Coder School (Roslyn and Commack) has been fantastic, respectful, and knowledgeable. We are very happy! "
    Shari M.
  • "My 8 year old has been taking coding classes for almost a year and loves it. Everyone at The Coder School (Roslyn and Commack) has been fantastic, respectful, and knowledgeable. We are very happy! "
    Shari M.
  • "My son has been going for 5 months now. It has been a very positive experience. He enjoys coach Chris a lot. He has learned a lot in this amount of time. He is more confidant in his skills and is challenged at the same time."
    Melissa W.
  • "My son (age 6) loves The Coder School of Commack. The classes have small ratios, so there is a lot of focus on individualized learning. The general manager, Mary, is amazing and knows all the kids names. Mary is super responsive and helpful with addressing your needs/answering questions. The coaches are all great as well and give weekly updates on the progress for each lesson. I highly recommend The Coder School!"
    Kelly M.
  • "My son just started his classes and its all he talks about to everyone. Asking if he can attend everyday! "
    Caily R.

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Apps We Build

Each year, theCoderSchool partners with the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide coding contest run by districts of the U.S. Congress. Some of our students have won this prestigious prize, met their U.S. Congressperson, and even flown to DC for the winners event. Take a look at some recent CAC winners from theCoderSchool, or browse through our Live App Gallery to see custom apps our students are building!

School Info

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6558 Jericho Turnpike
In Commack Corners
(631)270-5602
commack@thecoderschool.com
Monday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 2:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Meet our Site Director

Christian Algarra

My name is Christian and I am excited to join theCoderSchool in Commack as the Site Director! I attended Stony Brook University and graduated with my degree in Exercise Science. For the past eight years, I have been running various gyms including Blink Fitness, Gold’s Gym, 24 Hour Fitness and most recently, UFC Gym in New Hyde Park. I got into fitness for personal reasons and was able to successfully navigate my own journey to becoming healthier. That journey inspired me to work on helping others with their own situations.

I am enthusiastic about inspiring people to reach their goals and doing it in a warm, welcoming, and fun environment. This is the type of energy that I brought to the fitness world and it’s what I plan to bring to theCoderSchool!

On a personal note, I have a beautiful wife and daughter, two dogs (one English and one French bulldog), I’m a huge baseball fan and I love to draw!

Meet Our Owner

Noreen Kazi

My name is Noreen Kazi and I’m the owner of theCoderSchool Commack. 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.

Meet Our Senior Advisor

Nisha Bhalla

My name is Nisha Bhalla and I am the Senior Advisor of theCoderSchool Commack. 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 skill set that every student should have.

I am so excited about bringing this program to Suffolk County 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.

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!
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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!

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 general blog or our student blogs

    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 commack@thecoderschool.com!

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