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!
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!
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®.
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.
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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!
Let's get ready for summer camps! Code camps are run in our school from 9am-3pm Monday through Friday. Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest!
And guess what, we're offering a discount of $50 off for a limited time only. Just use the code CAMP2022 at checkout. Sign up now!Beyond Camps: Our year-round program builds upon the camp experience. Code camps are introductory, teaching students basic coding skills which can be applied and advanced through year-round code coaching. We are open for weekly sessions either in-person or online. Email us at mclean@thecoderschool.com for more information and to register for a free 30-minute trial!| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 6/20-6/24 | Full Day | Game Developer We'll be using drag n' drop languages like Scratch to create some new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $499 |
| 6/27-7/1 | 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+ | $499 |
| 7/11-7/15 | 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 and get a real live website going! Novice or intermediate coders. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | $499 |
| 7/18-7/22 | Full Day | Rise of the Machines Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the day, and we’re ready to help you tackle it. This camp is about coding algorithms that mimic AI, and will use different languages dependent on camper skills. Some coding experience required. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $499 |
| 7/25-7/29 | Full Day | Girls are Awesome Calling all girls! We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages to create some new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | $499 |
| 8/1-8/5 | Full Day | Robocode Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto! If you’re excited by the thought of controlling physical robots, look no further than our Robocode camp! Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $499 |
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Hi everyone! We are Chad and Ellen Hamel, owners of theCoderSchool in McLean and Ashburn, Virginia. We are so excited to bring theCoderSchool to the DC metro area! A little about us - we live on a small farm in northern Virginia with our two boys and lots of farm animals. Chad is a veterinarian and graduate of Oklahoma State University. Ellen went to Langley HS in McLean (Go Saxons!), and is a nurse with a bachelor's from the University of Virginia and a master of public health from George Washington University. We have each worked in the healthcare field for nearly 20 years. Throughout our careers we’ve experienced more and more the importance of technology and its reach into a variety of different industries, including healthcare. We recognize that coding is not only an essential skill set for the future, but helps kids to develop their creative, cognitive and analytic abilities, setting them up for success in their careers and in life! We chose theCoderSchool because we believe in its philosophy of teaching to code through a personalized coaching approach, in a fun and supportive environment, fostered by a family-oriented team. As former college athletes, we also feel strongly about developing both mind and body so we partner with a variety of local youth sports organizations to provide your kids with a rich after school experience. We hope you’ll join our community and look forward to working with you and your child to create a custom learning experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at chamel@thecoderschool.com or ehamel@thecoderschool.com.
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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