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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 our form and we'll be in touch shortly to tell you more!

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Code Coaching®

Name: theCoderSchool
Address: 98 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA, 95630, US
Telephone: (530)334-6620
Price range: $$$

Code Coaching® is our core philosophy, and what our school is all about! We believe that every student is different, and that kids should learn in the way that works best for each child. How? Our Code Coaches® - they're the magic sauce! Unlike some coding schools, we don't just leave the kids in front of a computer, expecting the software to teach them how to code. Nor do we force all kids to go through the same curriculum or projects, regardless of their skills and interests. Instead, our Code Coaches® customize their lessons for each child, and focus on a 2 on 1 mentee-mentor relationship with our kids so our students can get the focused attention they need.

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!

Coding Lessons for Kids in Folsom, CA

Coding takes practice, and we believe getting kids to code consistently throughout the year is the only way they'll really learn to code. theCoderSchool has a staff of over 700 Code Coaches all around the country, so we know a thing or two about mentoring students in computer science. That's why our after-school coding classes for kids revolve around this relationship, providing a long-term mentor in a Code Coach to teach kids to code, from someone who's an expert coder themselves.

Programs at theCoderSchool

Code Coaching

Our core program for all levels.
Find out more here.

Our coding school's flagship after-school program, Code Coaching®, combines a super-small 2:1 teaching ratio with individualized curriculum so kids are able to move at their own pace, doing things that interest them most. We Code Coaching is our premium program, we also offer a more traditional Code Class for those looking for either software driven or static curriculum teaching in a larger ratio. And during summer and holiday breaks, we offer Coding Camps. When available, programs are offered in both in-person and virtual formats. Contact us to find out more and get a free trial today.

What Kids Learn

Find Out What
Kids Learn

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®.

Tracking Progress

See Sample
Student Portal

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.

* Used by participating locations, check your location for availability

Apps We Build

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!

2020 Winner - Buffalo NY
Drone/AI social distance detection
2020 Winner - St Louis MO
Teen job/volunteer matching
2020 Winner - Folsom CA
3D Max Game in HTML
2020 Winner - Las Vegas NV
Note taking for online learning
2020 Winner - Buffalo, NY
Help make food decisions for health
2020 Winner - Syosset NY
Distribute restaurant leftovers
2020 2nd Place - St Louis MO
Webapp using real-time weather
2020 3rd Place - Syosset NY
Assess COVID wellness
2020 Hon. Men. - Westerville OH
Checkbook balancing
2020 Best Prez - Pasadena CA
3D Platformer Game

Summer Camps

Let's get ready for 2021 summer camps! We are monitoring the Coronavirus situation carefully and may be able to hold the camps at our location this summer! In-Person Camps are run from 9.30am to 3.30am. from Mon-Fri.

Use code: SAVE50 to get $50 OFF.

(Looking for more details? You can also read more about our main camps.)

Week	Format	Camp	Ages	Price
6/7-6/11	Full Day	Games Are Awesome 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. Campers will not only create a real functioning game from scratch, they'll practice the fundamental coding concepts required in any language. Novice or Intermediate coders. Ages 7-11	Ages 7-11	~~$399~~ $349
6/14-6/18	Full Day	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. Novice or Intermediate coders - no Python experience necessary! Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$399~~ $349
6/21-6/25	Full Day	WebRox Everything's about the web these days, and that's why Web Rocks! Code with all the base web technologies like HTML/CSS and Javascript, learn how the internet and file transfers work, and get your pages uploaded to our servers for public viewing! Novice or Intermediate coders. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$399~~ $349
6/28-7/2	Full Day	Rise of the Machines Artificial Intelligenc(AI) is one of the big Buzzwords today, and we are ready to help you tackle it.What is AI? Why is it taking over the world? We'll start out talking about AI usecases and dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI Apps as well. Intermediate coders. Ages 9+	Ages 9+	~~$399~~ $349
7/5-7/9	Full Day	Games Are Awesome 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. Campers will not only create a real functioning game from scratch, they'll practice the fundamental coding concepts required in any language.Novice or Intermediate coders. Ages 7-11	Ages 7-11	~~$399~~ $349
7/12-7/16	Full Day	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 10+	Ages 10+	~~$399~~ $349
7/19-7/23	Full Day	Rise of the Machines Artificial Intelligenc(AI) is one of the big Buzzwords today, and we are ready to help you tackle it.What is AI? Why is it taking over the world? We'll start out talking about AI usecases and dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI Apps as well. Intermediate coders. Ages 9+	Ages 9+	~~$399~~ $349
7/26-7/30	Full Day	WebRox Everything's about the web these days, and that's why Web Rocks! Code with all the base web technologies like HTML/CSS and Javascript, learn how the internet and file transfers work, and get your pages uploaded to our servers for public viewing! Novice or intermediate coders. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$399~~ $349

Parent Testimonials

"My 9-year-old daughter started taking coding lessons before the pandemic. She has been able to continue weekly lessons virtually without missing a beat. She loves working with [the coach] and has had lots of fun while working hard on creating a game." - Kim H.

"To give you an idea of how much he is liking it ...he told me this morning that the whole online camp day felt like only an hour yesterday because it was so much fun."
- Hisham R.

"What you have brought [here] is simply amazing! Your coaches are fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better learning environment for my son to do his thing and expand his knowledge!" - Bonnie D.

"My son was really getting into things! It was neat to see him and his reactions as the coaches helped him along. The coaches are great at working with students virtually." - Lyndsey M.

"Staff is great. They have managed to turn my son's technology obsession into a creative (instead of just observing you tube videos) outlet. Now instead of just watching videos or playing games...he is creating his games." - Russell H.

"Excellent staff, reasonable prices, and most important they make it fun for kids to learn coding. My son is always excited to go back and work on his game." - Mathew J.

Our Upcoming Events

Birthday Party at The Coder School

Celebrate your kid'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. Our foosball table and fun games and toys are available for those who want some time to be unplugged.

The birthday guest of honor gets a Coder School T-shirt and Drawstring Backpack while all guests receive an awesome party favor pack. Best of all, we decorate, we entertain and we clean up while the birthday kid and their friends have a blast.

$180.00 reserves 2 hours at The Coder School for up to 6 kids.

$20.00 for each additional kid up to 10

Please contact us at folsom@thecoderschool.com to reserve.

Experience the Coder School at your local school!

Our @School program offers our introductory Code Class at your school campus to provide more coding opportunities for students who can't make it to our in-house Code Class at our facility in Folsom.

These classes vary in duration, based on the specific school. Unless otherwise specified, all classes use "Scratch", which is a graphical drag-and-drop programming environment that was developed by MIT. We use that tool to teach the basic fundamentals of all computer programming languages. This includes functions, looping, conditional processing, variables, Cartesian coordinates and basic arithmetic operations, without needing to worry about the detailed syntax of a typed programming language.

Please contact us at (530) 334-6620 or folsom@thecoderschool.com to learn how to establish an on-site coding program at your school.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS FOR GIRL SCOUTS

Have your Girl Scout Troop earn all of their new "Coding For Good" Badges by attending various Computer Technology Workshops at theCoderSchool!

Our 90-minute coding workshops are designed to help Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes or Seniors earn each of the new "CODING FOR GOOD" badges. Each workshop can accommodate up to 15 girls, at a very affordable cost of $17 per girl.

Our Code Coaches® will introduce the girls in your troop to the world of coding using a variety of on-line tools, such as Scratch, a graphical, drag-and-drop coding language that was developed by MIT (for younger girls) or Python and HTML (for older girls). Additionally, we will have the girls read, discuss and sign the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge

Please contact us at (530) 334-6620 or folsom@thecoderschool.com for info and schedule availability for this unique educational opportunity for your troop.

Contact Us

98 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630
Near Home Depot
(530)334-6620
folsom@thecoderschool.com
Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Meet our GM/Owner

Hello, Welcome to the CoderSchool Folsom!

I was about eleven when the first time I had my hands on a computer. Still remember the awe, joy and thrills I experienced that day. It was this excitement that transformed my choice of learning, career and life. I majored in Computer Science, started my career as a software developer and worked in the Information Technology division of many different industries.

Our Ancestors changed the world when they discovered Fire and invented Wheels. In this age, Coding gives the potential to be the Artists who create the next new world. With technological acceleration all around us in Autonomous Cars, Smart Homes & Health Care, innovation is everywhere. And Coding is at the core of these innovations.

We have the potential to enable our next generation to transform their imagination into a tangible creation - in a way that is a playful & a joyful experience. Whatever they choose to become in their lives, knowing to Code will give them the power to accelerate, excel and maximize their potential.

I am super thrilled to be part of this journey where Kids develop a love for logic at an early age in a super fun and engaging way.

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! Roll over a pic to see if we jotted down their background!

Ready to be a Code Coach?

Are you passionate about working with kids? Good with coding languages like Python, Javascript, Java or similar? Willing to learn the amazing world of drag 'n drop languages like Scratch? Then you might be a great fit for us! At theCoderSchool, our coaches are our product. It's your experience with coding, and more importantly your mentorship through teaching that drives our program. Ready to see what the buzz is all about? Fill out our short form below and let's go!

We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Find out more about how to apply today.

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 for kids? We're among 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®.

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