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Summer Coding Camps

While we’re mostly an after-school custom-learning coding shop, we also offer Summer Camps! Our in-person coding camps can be a great way to keep your kids learning computer science through their time away from school. theCoderSchool’s camps target kids’ interests, from video game development to robotics to minecraft to roblox to javascript with html/css and even mobile game development.

How We Teach at Our Camps

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.

How Our Camps Are Run

Each day camp runs for a full week, usually starting mid-morning and finishing early afternoon, although some camps are offered as a half-day. While we’ll do lots of on-computer learning, we’ll also take plenty of breaks and take a walk outside or other indoor activities. At the end of the week, students give demos to show off their hard work from the week and their newfound critical thinking skills.

Our Coding Camps

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What better way to get your kids ENGAGED and EDUCATED during school breaks?! Our camps run in our school, Mon-Fri. Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles, and we'll take care of the rest! And every Friday is pizza day! Our camp experience is really hands-on with a max ratio of 6 students to 1 coach. PROMO CODE: use SUMMER50 at checkout for $50 OFF each camp! Promo ends on 4/30/2024. Got questions? Call, text, or email us: (858) 349-1508 or lajolla@thecoderschool.com • Cancellation Policy: Registration may be canceled for a full refund up to 30 days before the start day.

GAME DEVELOPMENT (7+)

We'll be using Scratch, a drag n' drop language to create some cool games, stories and animations, while learning the fundamentals of coding! Aimed at our creative coders who are interested in game design, story-telling and animation.

06/10-06/14 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Game Development, 499 $449 (Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)

PYTHON STARTUP (10+)

Take advantage of the easy-to-read style of coding while picking up on one of the most popular languages today for professional and beginner coders alike. Campers will gain general skills like problem solving, teamwork, code debugging and logical thinking. Some experience preferred but not necessary.

07/15-07/19 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Python Startup, 499 $449 (Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)

Minecraft! (8+)

Playing video games in virtual environments can be used to develop and maintain the functioning of both memory and spatial awareness. In this camp, kids will be introduced to coding using Minecraft Education Edition, and have a lot of fun playing all together in our Minecraft server!

06/24-06/28 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Programming in Minecraft (Group 1), 499 $449 (Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
07/29-08/02 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Programming in Minecraft (Group 2), 499 $449 (Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)

Roblox! (9+)

Roblox is quite the hype these days! Learn to customize your own Roblox game by using Roblox Studio. We’ll be working with obbi, terrains and more. Campers will use their creativity to build their own game that they can publish and allow the world to play! Aimed at beginners and Roblox lovers. Campers must bring their own laptops - Macs or PCs (no Chromebooks, no iPads).

07/08-07/12 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Roblox Creation, 499 $449 (Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)

Other Camps

This location also offers other camps that aren't a part of theCoderSchool's standard offerings. For full descriptions, please see the Camp Schedule below.

07/22-07/26 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm | Summer Camp - Nintendo Switch Programming Camp (8+) 499 $449
Welcome to theCoderSchool

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!

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Camp Schedule By Week

What better way to get your kids ENGAGED and EDUCATED during school breaks?! Our camps run in our school, Mon-Fri. Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles, and we'll take care of the rest! And every Friday is pizza day! Our camp experience is really hands-on with a max ratio of 6 students to 1 coach. PROMO CODE: use SUMMER50 at checkout for $50 OFF each camp! Promo ends on 4/30/2024. Got questions? Call, text, or email us: (858) 349-1508 or lajolla@thecoderschool.com • Cancellation Policy: Registration may be canceled for a full refund up to 30 days before the start day.
Week Format Camp Ages Price
06/10-06/14 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Game Development We'll be using Scratch, a drag n' drop language to create some cool games, stories and animations, while learning the fundamentals of coding! Aimed at our creative coders who are interested in game design, story-telling and animation. 7+ 7+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
06/24-06/28 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Programming in Minecraft (Group 1) Playing video games in virtual environments can be used to develop and maintain the functioning of both memory and spatial awareness. In this camp, kids will be introduced to coding using Minecraft Education Edition, and have a lot of fun playing all together in our Minecraft server! 8+ 8+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
07/08-07/12 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Roblox Creation Roblox is quite the hype these days! Learn to customize your own Roblox game by using Roblox Studio. We’ll be working with obbi, terrains and more. Campers will use their creativity to build their own game that they can publish and allow the world to play! Aimed at beginners and Roblox lovers. Campers must bring their own laptops - Macs or PCs (no Chromebooks, no iPads). 9+ 9+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
07/15-07/19 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Python Startup Take advantage of the easy-to-read style of coding while picking up on one of the most popular languages today for professional and beginner coders alike. Campers will gain general skills like problem solving, teamwork, code debugging and logical thinking. Some experience preferred but not necessary. 10+ 10+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
07/22-07/26 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Nintendo Switch Programming Camp Using the Game Builder Garage platform, students will create fun and graphical games using block coding. Games can vary from car racing, obstacle courses, and creating 3D homes and buildings. Requirements: Game Builder Garage download (one-time fee of $29.99) and students must bring their own Nintendo Switch for coding. 8+ 8+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)
07/29-08/02 Mon-Fri • 9:00am-2:00pm Summer Camp - Programming in Minecraft (Group 2) Playing video games in virtual environments can be used to develop and maintain the functioning of both memory and spatial awareness. In this camp, kids will be introduced to coding using Minecraft Education Edition, and have a lot of fun playing all together in our Minecraft server! 8+ 8+ $499 $449
(Use code SUMMER50 at checkout)

Experience Interactive STEM Learning

We design our coding camps to help kids understand STEM topics through interactive, hands-on experiences. Our engaging approach makes sometimes complex concepts palatable for younger students. Hands-on STEM learning is highly valuable for students, giving them skills they can use for years to come—even if they don’t become computer programmers. Some of the useful skills they’ll pick up include:

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.

Coding Camps for Kids FAQ

What is a coding camp?

Coding summer camps are week-long coding courses in a variety of topics, from robotics to artificial intelligence to video game design and development. We also teach an Intro to Python Programming camp, one of the fastest growing programming languages in the world!

What makes theCoderSchool camps different?

Our coding camps at theCoderSchool are unique because they are taught in small groups and very hands-on, giving campers a more immersive experience in which to improve their technical skills.

How does a coding camp help kids?

Coding camps help our campers learn in a collaborative way. Not only are they picking up useful teamwork skills, but they’re also learning the fundamentals of a valuable STEM subject in a fun and engaging way.

What is the best coding camp for kids?

We know how different kids are from one another, and our camps help reflect that diversity. You'll find camps that focus on javascript and HTML/CSS for web development, use Scratch for game design, game development, and animations, we even have camps that teach algorithms for basic artificial intelligence and data science. We also employ a project-based learning experience.

How do I find a camp near me?

Our coding schools are scattered around the US, so be sure to find a kids’ coding camp near you to discover what options are available in your area and for enrollment.
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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 lajolla@thecoderschool.com!

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