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Welcome to theCoderSchool
39 New London Turnpike,
Inside Glen Lochen

(860)266-6292glastonbury@thecoderschool.com

Hey Parents! We’re so excited you’re checking out ways to get your kids coding. Learning to code builds critical thinking skills that aren’t just for future computer programmers—they’re for anyone who wants to thrive in tomorrow’s AI-centric world. That’s why we’re bringing Silicon Valley’s first nationwide kids coding program right here to your neighborhood. For ages 7-18, super small ratios, and AP CS prep for high school students!

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Connecticut Coder School Locations: Farmington, Glastonbury, Cheshire, and Branford

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Our Philosophy

Looking for coding lessons for kids near Hartford? 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 - from Scratch to Python, Javascript to AI and more, we can help.

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

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OUR CODER STORY

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Camp Schedule By Week

Get ready for a summer packed with creativity, coding, and hands-on fun! Our camps are perfect for complete beginners and experienced coders alike—all skill levels are welcome. Camps run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Throughout the day, students enjoy three structured breaks where they unplug from screens and take part in team-building activities like Jenga, Four Square (weather permitting), chess, Kahoot, and more. They’ll also have a full hour-long lunch break to eat, relax, get fresh air, or cool off inside while watching clips from a kid-friendly movie. Fridays are always a highlight—students celebrate the end of the week with a pizza party, and families are invited at 2:30 PM for presentations to see what their child created during camp. Please read the full description. Most camps provide all equipment, however certain coding platforms require students to bring in their own laptop. If you cannot provide a laptop, please contact us. Our camps sell out every year. If a camp is full and you’d like to join the waitlist, email vaishali@thecoderschool.com and we’ll do our best to accommodate, staffing permitting. For any questions, feel free to reach out! Use code CODERCAMPS2026 to save $50.00. Deal Expires on 4/30 11:59pm. Refund policy: Within 30 days of camp starting, full refund. Within two weeks of camp starting, half refund. Less than 2 weeks of camp starting, no refund.
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Week Format Camp Ages Price
4/13-4/17 In Person Spring Break: Lego Masters - Minecraft - Robotics mBots In our LEGO Masters Camp, students will work with popular LEGO robotics kits—including Mindstorms, Spike, Boost, and Essentials—to build impressive creations and bring them to life using Scratch and Python. They’ll even explore beginner-friendly AI concepts, programming their builds to perform exciting tasks and challenges. Using Minecraft Education Edition, students will design unique Minecraft worlds through block coding and complete fun problem-solving challenges—such as figuring out how to protect sheep from wolves using code. Students will dive into robotics and coding using our mBots, learning to program their robots with block-based coding. They’ll complete exciting challenges such as navigating mazes, battling other mBots, racing, and using sensors to interact with their environment. This camp is designed for ages 7+ and is perfect for beginners with little to no experience, as well as students with prior knowledge. All equipment is provided on-site. Ages 7+ Ages 7+ $549 $499
6/15-6/19 In Person Lego Masters - 3D printing - Minecraft In our LEGO Masters Camp, students will work with popular LEGO robotics kits—including Mindstorms, Spike, Boost, and Essentials—to build impressive creations and bring them to life using Scratch and Python. They’ll even explore beginner-friendly AI concepts, programming their builds to perform exciting tasks and challenges. Students will also get the chance to create and print their own 3D designs, taking home a custom 3D-printed project. Using Minecraft Education Edition, students will design unique Minecraft worlds through block coding and complete fun problem-solving challenges—such as figuring out how to protect sheep from wolves using code. This camp is designed for ages 7+ and is perfect for beginners as well as students with experience. All equipment is provided at our facility. Ages 7+ Ages 7+ $549 $499
6/22-6/26 In Person mBots - Robotics - Minecraft - 3D printing Students will dive into robotics and coding using our mBots, learning to program their robots with block-based coding. They’ll complete exciting challenges such as navigating mazes, battling other mBots, racing, and using sensors to interact with their environment. In addition, students will explore Minecraft Education Edition, where they’ll use block coding to build custom worlds and solve creative challenges—like rescuing sheep from wolves using code-driven solutions. Students will also get hands-on experience with 3D design, creating a custom model using our 3D modeling software and printing their own 3D creation to take home. This camp is designed for ages 7+ and is perfect for beginners with little to no experience, as well as students with prior knowledge. All equipment is provided on-site. Ages 7+ Ages 7+ $549 $499
6/29-7/3 In Person Roblox and Super Smash Brothers Get ready to jump into the world of Roblox game development! Students will use the powerful Roblox Studio engine to create their very own custom Roblox games while learning the Lua programming language. One of the highlights: building a Super Smash Brothers–style game inside Roblox Studio! Perfect for beginners and Roblox enthusiasts, this camp is ideal for any child who dreams of designing and launching their own Roblox game. Students must bring their own laptop (Windows or Mac) with Roblox Studio installed—it's free and easy to download. Recommended for ages 9+ Ages 9+ Ages 9+ $549 $499
7/6-7/10 In Person Python - Minecraft (Python version) - Artificial Intelligence Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence using Google’s Machine Learning tools, gaining a clear understanding of how AI learns and makes decisions. They will also explore platforms like AI Games, where they’ll train AI models to navigate cars through various levels and challenges. Students will then dive into Python, the world’s fastest-growing programming language used by Google, Facebook, Instagram, and many others. They’ll build fun, custom Python projects while learning essential concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and more. In addition, students will use Minecraft Education Edition to design projects and interactive worlds powered by their own Python code. This course is ideal for beginner coders, ages 9.5+. (Younger students with prior coding experience may be eligible—please contact us.) All equipment will be provided at our facility. Ages 9.5+ Ages 9.5+ $549 $499
7/13-7/17 In Person MrBeast style create your own YouTube video & Webdesign MrBeast is one of the biggest YouTubers on the planet, famous for his wild challenges, creative ideas, and larger-than-life videos. If you haven’t heard of him, your kids definitely have! In our MrBeast Camp, students will learn how to brainstorm concepts, plan scenes, film footage, and edit their own MrBeast-style video—ready for YouTube. Campers work in small teams to collaborate on filming and editing, giving them hands-on experience with real content creation. Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop with DaVinci Resolve installed (free download). During downtime, campers can also build and code their own Minecraft worlds using Minecraft Education Edition. Designed for ages 8+. Beginners are welcome. Ages 8+ Ages 8+ $549 $499
7/20-7/24 In Person Game Dev: Unity & 3D Modeling in Blender Unity is one of the world’s most popular game engines—it's even behind hits like Pokémon Go! In this camp, students will learn the fundamentals of Unity and begin coding with C# as they build their very own video game from scratch. Students will also dive into Blender, a professional 3D modeling tool used by major studios like Disney. They’ll design and model their own original characters, then import them directly into their Unity game for an epic custom creation. Students must bring their own laptop (Windows or Mac) with the Unity Game Engine installed—it's free to download. Designed for ages 11+, and beginners are absolutely welcome. Ages 11+ Ages 11+ $549 $499
7/27-7/31 In Person Lego Masters - 3D printing - Minecraft In our LEGO Masters Camp, students will work with popular LEGO robotics kits—including Mindstorms, Spike, Boost, and Essentials—to build impressive creations and bring them to life using Scratch and Python. They’ll even explore beginner-friendly AI concepts, programming their builds to perform exciting tasks and challenges. Students will also get the chance to create and print their own 3D designs, taking home a custom 3D-printed project. Using Minecraft Education Edition, students will design unique Minecraft worlds through block coding and complete fun problem-solving challenges—such as figuring out how to protect sheep from wolves using code. This camp is designed for ages 7+ and is perfect for beginners as well as students with experience. All equipment is provided at our facility. Ages 7+ Ages 7+ $549 $499
8/3-8/7 In Person mBots - Robotics - Minecraft - 3D printing Students will dive into robotics and coding using our mBots, learning to program their robots with block-based coding. They’ll complete exciting challenges such as navigating mazes, battling other mBots, racing, and using sensors to interact with their environment. In addition, students will explore Minecraft Education Edition, where they’ll use block coding to build custom worlds and solve creative challenges—like rescuing sheep from wolves using code-driven solutions. Students will also get hands-on experience with 3D design, creating a custom model using our 3D modeling software and printing their own 3D creation to take home. This camp is designed for ages 7+ and is perfect for beginners with little to no experience, as well as students with prior knowledge. All equipment is provided on-site. Ages 7+ Ages 7+ $549 $499
8/10-8/14 In Person Roblox and Super Smash Brothers Get ready to jump into the world of Roblox game development! Students will use the powerful Roblox Studio engine to create their very own custom Roblox games while learning the Lua programming language. One of the highlights: building a Super Smash Brothers–style game inside Roblox Studio! Perfect for beginners and Roblox enthusiasts, this camp is ideal for any child who dreams of designing and launching their own Roblox game. Students must bring their own laptop (Windows or Mac) with Roblox Studio installed—it's free and easy to download. Recommended for ages 9+ Ages 9+ Ages 9+ $549 $499
8/17-8/21 In Person Python - Java - AI - 3D printing This camp is the perfect foundation for any student planning to take AP Computer Science in high school. Students will begin with Python, one of the fastest-growing and most widely used programming languages in the world—trusted by companies like Google, Facebook, and Instagram. Using Microstudio, they’ll create their own custom projects while learning essential coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and more. Students will also get an introductory look at Java, gaining an understanding of how it differs from Python and how both languages are used in real programming environments. To explore the world of Artificial Intelligence, students will use Google’s Teachable Machine and AI Games, learning how AI models are trained, how they make decisions, and how they process information. Plus, each student will have the chance to design and print their own 3D-printed creation. Designed for ages 12+. Beginners are welcome, and all equipment will be provided at our fac Ages 12+ Ages 12+ $549 $499

Our Upcoming Events

Congratulations to all of our senior students!

Big Congratulations to all of our senior students on their college admission for fall of 2025:

Aiden - Rice University (first choice)

Tucker - Full Scholarship to UT Dallas, RPI, RIT

Jayan – Accepted to Purdue, Northeastern, UMD, UMass

Sachit - Northeastern (first choice)

Alex - Northeaster (first choice)

Jay - Yale University

In-Person Python Class

Sign up for our Python Classes with a ratio of 6:1. Python classes will be offered on Tuesdays at 6PM, Wednesdays at 6PM, Fridays at 6PM, and Saturdays at 10AM. Meets once a week for an hour. For ages 9.5 and up.

25% off your first month! Price for the first month is $179 $135

Due to the structure of the class, students can join anytime. Please reach out to glastonbury@thecoderschool.com to signup or click the button below!

In-Person Scratch Class

Sign up for our Scratch Classes with a ratio of 4:1. Scratch classes will be offered on Wednesdays at 5PM. Meets once a week for an hour. For ages 7-10.

25% off your first month! Price for the first month is $149 $112

Due to the structure of the class, students can join anytime. Please reach out to glastonbury@thecoderschool.com to signup or click the button below!

In-Person Minecraft Class

Sign up for our Minecraft Education Edition Classes with a ratio of 5:1. Minecraft classes will be offered on Tuesdays at 6PM, Fridays at 5PM, and Saturdays at 11AM. Meets once a week for an hour. For ages 8.5 and up.

25% off your first month! Price for the first month is $149 $112

Due to the structure of the class, students can join anytime. Please reach out to glastonbury@thecoderschool.com to signup or click the button below!

In-Person 2:1 Code Coaching

Sign up for our flagship offering with Code Coaching, Ratio is 2:1 and moves at the pace of the student. 

With small student to teacher ratios and custom, project based learning, it is the best way to keep your child interested in coding for the long term!

Code Coaching also offers an additional independent learning session on Saturday from 1-2PM.

25% off your first month! Price for the first month is $259 $194

Please reach out to glastonbury@thecoderschool.com to signup or click the button below! For all ages 7 to 18 and all levels.

Roblox Coding Class

Sign up for our Roblox Coding Class with a ratio of 5:1. Class is offered only on Wednesdays at 5PM and Saturdays at 2PM. Meets once a week for an hour.

25% off your first month! Price for the first month is $149 $112

Due to the structure of the class, students can join anytime. For ages 9.5 and up. Please reach out to glastonbury@thecoderschool.com to signup or click the button below!

Learn to Code with Keane Foundation for Wethersfield!

The CoderSchool is excited to offer in person classes through Keane Foundation for Wethersfield public schools. Classes will differ depending on class schedule.

Girl Scouts Coding Badge

Have your girl scout troop earn their coding badge! From coding basics, digital game design, and app development, we are able to meet the requirements of all badges. We offer a two hour workshop for over 10 girl scouts. Please contact us if you are interested. Open to all Connecticut towns!

Now Hiring!

Do you love working with kids? Are you a computer science major? Do you love to teach? Do you love coding? Then hit apply now and we would love to schedule an interview!

We are an official internship for students who attend UConn, CCSU, and SCSU. For CSSU and SCSU, students will receive three credits towards their CS degree.

Our Success Story

Jingjin attended our Farmington Coder school from 2019 to 2023. For four years, Jingjin made various projects and applications. She learned how to code in different languages using our project based teaching. She was accepted to MIT and started September of 2023. She came back summer of 2024 to teach summer camps at our school. Full circle! She is our success story!

Our Testimonials

  • "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, Avon, CT
  • "My son was recently promoted to the Code Coaching 2:1 program and he loves it! He looks forward to going to class and tells me about the new stuff he learned and is proud of his progress. Great school and love how it gives him great self esteem. "
    Kelly M, Cheshire, CT
  • "My son has been going for the phyton classes for the past couple of months and he loves it. The instructors are amazing and super nice and smart. Highly recommend this place it's a great investment in their future"
    Barbara M , Glastonbury, CT
  • "My nine-year-old daughter absolutely loves this place. She took the Minecraft class when she was eight, and is now enrolled in the Python class. The teachers email me after every class letting me know what she did that day, and she also excitedly tells me all about it. 10/10 would recommend. "
    Lyndsey , West Hartford, CT
  • "What you have brought to CT 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, Cheshire, CT
  • "My 10-year-old loves the Coder School, and his sense of pride in his learning is so wonderful to observe. He loves his instructor, Jacob, and he looks forward to going every week."
    Heather W, Berlin, CT
  • "He loved camp & said it was better than ID Tech camp he did 2 years in a row, so high praise! "
    Rebekah S, West Hartford, CT
  • "Coding is so cool...it teaches you how to make video games. I love going to coder school because I learn fun things about computers. I hope other kids will learn how to code so we can build cool things like video games. "
    Hudson - Student, Glastonbury, CT
  • "This is my daughter's second Coder School camp and she loves it. She has also taken weekly classes in the past. She hopes to continue with her love of coding throughout her education journey. Thanks for offering this opportunity in S.T.E.M.!"
    Rosemary , Cheshire, CT
  • "The kids really loved the Scratch camp. I haven't seen them this excited about learning something new in a very long time. We look forward to coming back in late August. "
    Bejon, M, Farmington, CT
  • "My son did the 3D print class on Saturday, and he loved it! He was reluctant to go for some reason, I signed him up without asking, but then he had the greatest time."
    Wendy S, Glastonbury, CT
  • "Our son really enjoyed the trial. He chose this over baseball because of how friendly the staff was. Highly recommend this place."
    Abraham A, Farmington, CT

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Apps We Build

Each year, theCoderSchool partners with the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), 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.

Starting in 2025–2026, we’re leveling up with the brand new CAC Top Apps presented by theCoderSchool. These awards, created by theCoderSchool in collaboration with CAC, celebrate the top apps chosen from all the district winners nationwide. Find out who makes this even more prestigious list each April!

Looking for a high school coding internship that goes beyond the classroom? Our UpCode internship gives talented teen developers ages 15-18 the chance to build real software with simulated clients. Gain hands-on experience that makes your college applications stand out and develop skills that can't be learned inside a classroom. Discover the UpCode Internship today.

School Info

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39 New London Turnpike
Inside Glen Lochen
(860)266-6292
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Meet Our GM

Sam

Hello! I’m Sam, a General Manager for theCoderSchool CT. With an education in Computer Science and experience bringing teams together to develop video games, I span both worlds of the tech and business industries. I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Digital Audio, from DigiPen Institute of Technology. From 2021 to 2025 I was a programmer in the games industry, but my passion for supporting my local community brought me to theCoderSchool in late 2025 and I haven’t looked back! From coaching, to coordinating, to managing, any little bit of guidance I can provide to our students, parents, and Code Coaches is a step closer towards building the future of technology that benefits everyone. Speaking from experience, a strong background in coding can help you anywhere, even outside of software development careers, because it teaches you how to research and process information beyond the code. Our student driven project-based learning model helps to teach young coders the fundamentals of programming in a fun and engaging way, while also providing them the life skills necessary to interact with and communicate their ideas to other coders. I look forward to seeing what our students can create today, knowing that they could grow their ideas into a brighter tomorrow.

Meet Our GM

Kyra

Hi! My name is Kyra Singh and I am the general manager for theCoderSchool CT. I am graduating from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics in May of 2025. I started working at theCoderSchool in December of 2021 as a coach, and I became the coordinator of the Glastonbury location in the summer of 2022. I worked as a Data Engineer intern during the summer of 2024, but the internship made me realize that I wanted to stay at theCoderSchool. I have learned more computer science languages and concepts from teaching students here than I have throughout all of my years of school. I truly believe all students at theCoderSchool would benefit from coding lessons, even if they do not want to pursue Computer Science. Our project-based learning helps students to understand fundamental coding concepts much easier and at a much younger age. In the few years I have been here, I had the opportunity to see our students and even our coaches benefit from theCoderSchool and move onto bigger and better futures. I look forward to helping students learn more about the broad field of Computer Science and seeing our schools grow. 

Meet Our Owner

Vaishali

Hello and welcome to theCoderSchool! I am the owner of theCoderSchool Farmington, Glastonbury, Cheshire. and Branford As the owner of theCoderSchools, I was awarded the 40 Under 40 Award from the Hartford Business Journal. theCoderSchool was also featured on WNPR to discuss the importance of STEM education and creating opportunities to get kids into coding. I was even nominated by the Connecticut Technology Council for the Woman Innovation Award, check out my live interview on Good Morning Connecticut . I started my career twelve years ago, working in healthcare and teaching college students. In all instances of my job function I was always impressed with how much technology has impacted the healthcare and education field. Now we have the opportunity to impact the next generation by not only living with technology, but ideally creating technology as well. I am excited to bring theCoderSchool to different communities and I look forward to seeing students grow and learn different languages.

Meet Our Owner

Chirayu

With over a decade of experience at The Walt Disney Company, Chirayu brings a wealth of knowledge in creativity, innovation, and exceptional customer service to theCoderSchool. Inspired by a simple Google search, Chirayu discovered the spark that ignited a dream to build a business focused on teaching kids the essential skills of learning coding languages. At theCoderSchool, Chirayu finds immense fulfillment in providing children with the opportunity to learn computer coding, empowering the next generation with essential skills for the future. This passion for education and innovation aligns perfectly with the tagline of the business, Learn To Code. Change The World. When not enjoying the growth of theCoderSchool, Chirayu likes spending time with his family, playing golf, traveling and continues to find inspiration in everyday moments—just like the day I did that Google search.

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!

Do you teach Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Learning AI comes in many flavors, and we teach them all. In our view, learning AI is separated into:
  1. Using AI - Integrate AI models into custom code, including Scratch for our younger coders.
  2. Understanding AI - Explore how AI works under the covers structurally
  3. Refining Coding Skills - AI is all code and data, so it's important to be a proficient coder before learning even more
  4. Coding with AI - Our proficient coders can use AI extensions to help code much faster
  5. Building AI - Our most advanced coders may be able to dig into the details of how AI is built
Come in and chat with us to find out whether learning AI is right for your child.

Do kids still need to code with AI on the horizon?

Emphatically YES! More than ever, AI will be the great equalizer, making everyone's skillset pretty similar. This is why instead of moving away from coding, kids should learn the critical thinking and logic skills of coding now. Using that with AI will be the powerful combination skillset that will set kids up for a successful future. Find out more reasons in an article by our CEO.

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 student blogs. Confused about how AI will affect coding? See why the AI future still needs coding.

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 glastonbury@thecoderschool.com!

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