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Irvine, CA

14200 Culver Dr #200, Irvine, CA 92604
Heritage Plaza Shopping Center, above Jax Bicycle Center
Map • (949)655-0388 • irvine@thecoderschool.com
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Year-Round Coding Classes for Kids available REMOTELY over the Internet

Hello Irvine and central Orange County! The #1 after-school coding program for ages 7-18 in Silicon Valley is now in Irvine. Whether your coder is brand new to Scratch or already building distributed Python programs, we can help him/her get to the next level. Unlike other programs, our talented coaches are trained to tailor the lessons to your kid’s interests. This unique approach fosters a lifelong passion for building and technology. Our program will equip your student with critical skills (logic, breaking complex problems into manageable chunks, working with others towards an end goal and problem-solving techniques).

In response to all of the public schools being closed due to COVID-19, we have converted all of our coding lessons to be on-line using the Internet. Your students can attend their coding lessons from the safety of your home, and they can still receive the great quality of instruction from our Code Coaches with a very low ratio of 2-students-to-1-instructor.

We can even help with High School AP Comp Sci courses.

The best way to learn about our programs is to attend a FREE 30-minute Remote Sample Lesson. It allows you to meet our staff, get your questions answered, and see if your student enjoys our teaching methods. You can use the blue form to the right to register for the sample lesson, without any cost or obligation.

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Who is theCoderSchool

Code Coaching®

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 Irvine, CA

Code Coaching

Our core program for all levels.
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Coding takes practice, and we believe getting kids to code consistently throughout the year is the only way they'll really learn to code! That's where our Code Coaches® come in, providing a long-term mentoring relationship to teach kids to code, from someone who's a coder themselves.

Our coding school's flagship program, Code Coaching®, combines a super-small teaching ratio of typically 2:1 or 1:1 with individualized curriculum so kids are able to move at their own pace, doing things that interest them most. This program works for kids of all ages and skill levels. From game development to web apps, Python to Java, or even niche technologies like AI and beyond, our Code Coaches can help your kids achieve their programming 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. Our lessons are taught in-person at our schools where available, or can be online for social distancing. Fill out our form above to get a free trial today!

Our Coder Tree®

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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. Like real trees, our students' coding journeys are unique from each other, but all require strong foundations and trunks to support their higher, advanced branches. Need a magnifying glass? Here's a zoomable view.

Tracking Progress

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Student Portal

Custom coding means tracking progress is even more important! Our suite of proprietary tools* does just that. Our Coder Progress and Notes+ systems chart weekly progress through concept tracking and freeform notes. App Reviews track longer term progress by identifying current skills to build their individual Coder Tree®. Finally, our Student Portal is a one-stop shop to see it all and then some! Confused? It's complicated! Get an idea by clicking through a Sample Student's functional Student Portal to see for yourself.

* Used by participating locations, check your location for availability

Apps We Build

Congressional App Challenge

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!

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

2021 Summer Camps

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Summer Camps this year will be conducted REMOTELY over the Internet, using the very popular web-based "ZOOM" video-conferencing software. Most of our summer camps are Monday thru Friday, either Mornings (9am-Noon) or Afternoons (12:30-3:30pm). You can register for morning and/or afternoon sessions. The AP Comp Sci camp is a full-day.

Students code throughout the week then demonstrate their creations to parents and families at the end of the last day. What better way to keep your kids' brains active this summer?! These camps fill-up quickly, so be sure to sign up now!

We're offering an "Early-Bird" discount of $100 off if you register before the end of the day on April 30. Just be sure to enter the code "CAMPSROCK" when you checkout to get the discount.

IMPORTANT: We are an approved vendor for iLEAD and INSPIRE Charter Schools, so if your student is home-schooled and you wish to use your home-school funds for one or more of these camps, please contact our school to reserve your spot(s), then submit the necessary paperwork to iLEAD or INSPIRE so they can generate a Purchase Order.

Looking for a camp on a different week? Check out the available camps at our sister schools in Mission Viejo, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Cerritos, Yorba Linda or Pasadena

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

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Week Format Camp Ages Price
6/07 - 6/11 9am-12pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
6/07 - 6/11 12:30pm-3:30pm Half 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. Novice or intermediate coders. 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
6/14 - 6/18 9am-12pm Half Day Games Are Awesome Green We'll be using cool drag-n-drop languages like Scratch to create some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Green and Yellow offer different projects for continued skill development. 7-11 7-11 $299 $199
6/14 - 6/18 12:30pm-3:30pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
6/21 - 6/25 9am-12pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
6/21 - 6/25 12:30pm-3:30pm Half Day Roblox Play Do you kids enjoy playing Roblox? This camp will teach them some more advanced methods for getting even more out of their Roblox experience. No coding, but lots of fun! Your students will need a Windows or Mac system with the Roblox Studio software installed. ChromeBooks are not supported. 8+ 8+ $299 $199
6/28 - 7/02 9am-12:00pm Half Day Minecraft Play & Mods Everyone loves playing Minecraft these days. Students can learn some more advanced techniques for getting even more out of their Minecraft experience, and even learn how to create their own interactive modifications to the game. Windows or Mac computer required -- no Chromebooks or tablets. 8-12 8-12 $299 $199
6/28 - 7/02 12:30pm-3:30pm Half Day Advanced Python For those coders who have already attended our one of our Python Startup camps or participated in our Platform Code Class, this camp introduces some more advanced features, data structures and algorithms. 10-14 10-14 $299 $199
7/05 - 7/09 9:00am-3:30pm Full Day AP Comp Sci Bootcamp Heard AP Computer Science was tough? Want to get a head-start? We've got you covered! Learn all the essentials of JAVA quickly in this bootcamp and get enough practice to be ready to ace the class and the AP Exam in May. Good for both AP Comp Sci Principles and AP Comp Sci A courses. 13+ 13+ $549 $449
7/12 - 7/16 9am-12pm Half 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. Novice or intermediate coders. 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
7/12 - 7/16 12:30pm-3:30pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
7/19 - 7/23 9am-12pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
7/19 - 7/23 12:30pm-3:30pm Half Day Games Are Awesome Yellow Everyone loves playing Minecraft these days. Students can learn some more advanced techniques for getting even more out of their Minecraft experience, and even learn how to create their own interactive modifications to the game.We'll be using cool drag-n-drop languages like Scratch to create some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Green and Yellow offer different projects for continued skill development. 7-11 7-11 $299 $199
7/26 - 7/30 9am-12pm Half Day Roblox Play Do you kids enjoy playing Roblox? This camp will teach them some more advanced methods for getting even more out of their Roblox experience. No coding, but lots of fun! Your students will need a Windows or Mac system with the Roblox Studio software installed. ChromeBooks are not supported. 8+ 8+ $299 $199
7/26 - 7/30 12:30pm-3:30pm Half 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. No Python experience necessary! 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
8/02 - 8/06 9am-12pm Half Day Advanced Python For those coders who have already attended our one of our Python Startup camps or participated in our Platform Code Class, this camp introduces some more advanced features, data structures and algorithms. 10 - 14 10 - 14 $299 $199
8/02 - 8/06 12:30pm-3:30pm Half Day Minecraft Play & Mods Everyone loves playing Minecraft these days. Students can learn some more advanced techniques for getting even more out of their Minecraft experience, and even learn how to create their own interactive modifications to the game. Windows or Mac computer required -- no Chromebooks or tablets. 8-12 8-12 $299 $199

Our Testimonials

  • "My daughter has been attending The Coder School for about a year. The coaches are either Comp Sci majors (in college) or people that do this for a living. I was a computer scientist for 20+ years and know how the process of code development should be done. This is a good environment that encourages learning and taking chances with your code. Kids come away excited, yes excited ! not like the typical classes they (are often forced by parents to) go to. Lesson plans are well developed and the coaches for the most part have excellent communications skills. Note that this is not an IPSF class. It is MUCH BETTER than the IPSF classes."
    Steve H., Irvine, CA
  • "My kids are learning a lot from their coding lessons at the Coder School, and they look forward to going every week. We really appreciate how supportive and professional the entire staff is to work with. They make it so easy to do business with them."
    Sandra A., Newport Coast, CA
  • "Our experience with The Coder School has been amazing. My son has received one to one instruction for the past few months with Coach Daniel and Coach Justin and has gained a wealth of knowledge. They have been patient and kind, finding varying approaches if the first one didn't work for him. They even send a message after each session, outlining what my son learned that day. Mark, the manager, has bent over backwards to make sure our experience was a good one. If your child has an affinity or interest in coding, this is the place to be."
    Tori R., Newport Beach, CA
  • "The Coder School has been an amazing experience for my son. He started in November 2017 and in a few short months he has learned to code his own games through Python and Unity. As a 15 year old, he has taken many classes in his life, but this is the first time he has ever told me that he wished he could stay longer.. he has even taken it upon himself to work on projects at home! The coaching is one coach per two students and all of the coaches are great. Management does a wonderful job of pairing the student with the appropriate coach.. taking skill level, interests and personality into consideration. Most of the coaches are students at UCI and have an extensive knowledge of coding and are great about working together to further increase their skills. I also love that his coach sends an email after each session to summarize their focus and progress. The Coder School also offers week-long camps during the summer. I've seen both girls and boys of all ages taking classes... coding is an essential skill that can be used in nearly every profession, so I feel like I am giving my son a gift he will carry for the rest of his life. We are fortunate to have The Coder School in Irvine!"
    Marti K., Laguna Niguel, CA
  • "We used KidPass to register our six-year-old son for the Scratch Code Class, and he absolutely loved the class. He couldn't stop raving about it and showing me what he learned online."
    Shaunick B., Irvine, CA
  • "My 11 year old son has been taking coding classes and camps at the Coder School since it opened in 2017. The staff are very knowledgeable, professional and great with the kids! My son has learned different coding languages and software. It is a safe, small learning environment."
    Anahita D., Irvine, CA
  • "My daughter who is in 7th grade really enjoys her experience at The Coder School. She is building some advanced games that work on desktop and mobile devices. The staff is very friendly and supportive and her teacher has a great attitude and technical skills. It's sort of like an after school camp so it's fun for her to go. Since there are only two students per teacher, she can make a lot of progress quickly."
    Steven N., Irvine, CA
  • "I really enjoy that it isn't a giant classroom with only one instructor and that you get better training with coding. I also like the way the coaches teach because it makes it fun and a better way to learn instead of them boring you to death. And also that if they see an error, they don't just fix it for you. Instead, they give you a few hints on how to fix it yourself."
    Irvine Student, Irvine, CA
  • "My daughter loves your program and instructors. She can't wait for her next lesson."
    Sarah C., Irvine, CA
  • "We love having Bryce as Ken's coach. He is knowledgeable and we appreciate his patience and keeping Ken focused."
    Marion W., Tustin, CA
  • "My son thoroughly enjoys his time spent at this school. The type of instruction they provide to students is very personal (only 1 or 2 students per teacher) and teaching is very instructive and encouraging. In the beginning, the school offered my son multiple teachers to choose one to see which teacher he would be most conformable learning under. After each class, the teacher provides feedback to me on my son's performance and what he is learning. In addition to that, class scheduling is very flexible and built for parents to have a stress-free experience when choosing classes for their children. It is easy to make up for missed classes and your children will always be in an age-appropriate class with other students their own age. Overall, I would say that my son has thoroughly enjoyed his learning experience with The Coder School; definitely a 5-Star rating!"
    Bonnie C., Irvine, CA
  • "My son has been going to theCoderSchool since Sept 2018, and all I can say is that out of all the activities I've ever enrolled him in (countless number), this is absolutely his favorite class and he looks forward to every class every week. The staff was extremely supportive when there was a scuffle in class and they handled it like Rockstars!!! They handle everything like Rockstars!!!! We like them all so, so much."
    Massiel B., Irvine, CA

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Our Upcoming Events

Now Hiring Code Coaches

Do you enjoy teaching? Do you love working with kids? Are you a creative Coder or Game Developer? Our social and immersive method is a great way to get our next generation ready while being able to have fun with technology yourself.

theCoderSchool Irvine is hiring personable, fun-loving solid coders who are good with kids. We can offer you flexible, part-time hours to fit any schedule. If you want to give back to the community, earn some pocket-money and enjoy your work, apply today! Extra bonus points if you are familiar with coding in MineCraft, Roblox or LUA.

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to: irvine@thecoderschool.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS FOR GIRL SCOUTS

Have your Troop earn their "Coding For Good" Badges by attending a REMOTE Computer Technology Workshop on-line over the Internet, from the safety of their own home!

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 16 girls, at a very affordable cost starting at only $15 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.

The workshop price also includes an iron-on Coder School "FUN PATCH" for each girl who participates.

Contact our school office for pricing information and schedule availability for this unique educational opportunity for your troop.

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 Irvine.

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 (949) 655-0388 or irvine@thecoderschool.com to learn how to establish an on-site coding program at your school.

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14200 Culver Dr #200, Irvine, CA 92604
Heritage Plaza Shopping Center, above Jax Bicycle Center
(949)655-0388
irvine@thecoderschool.com
Monday: 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Meet Our General Manager

Mark Freedkin

Hello everyone! My name is Mark Freedkin and I am the General Manager of the Coder School Irvine. I started coding BASIC and FORTRAN in high school in the 1970's (yes, I had to keypunch my own cards). After earning a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Illinois, I have worked as a Technical Program Manager for nearly 40 years at small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Since 1991, I have lived in Irvine where my daughter went through the Irvine Unified School District. I really enjoy working with young students and watching them get excited about technology. Learning to code helps young students develop logical thought processes and problem solving skills, which can help them in all other academic areas. I wish something like theCoderSchool was available when my daughter was younger and I'm excited to share this with our community!

If you have any questions, please contact me at mark@thecoderschool.com.

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!
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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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