Mission Viejo, CA

27660 Marguerite Pkwy ste g, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Near Crown Valley and Marguerite
Map • (949)525-9332 • missionviejo@thecoderschool.com

Year-Round Weekly Coding Classes for Kids, ages 6 - 18+. In-person & Remote classes now being offered by theCoderSchool Mission Viejo.

Your students receive quality instruction from our Code Coaches each week with a very low ratio of 2-students-to-1-instructor either at our school or from the safety of your own home.

Small student to coach ratio (2:1), customized project-based coding lessons engage students, We work with each coder in their area of interest and work at their own pace. Learn Scratch, Python, C++, Unity, Java, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Minecraft, Roblox, Raspberry Pi, AI, App dev, and other technologies. Where do your interests take you?

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

Looking for something in Central Orange County? Check out our location in Irvine.

Code Coaching®

Name: theCoderSchool
Address: 27660 Marguerite Pkwy ste g, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, US
Telephone: (949)525-9332
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 Mission Viejo, 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 hundreds of 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. While 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.

theCoderSchool System

We're part of a nationwide system of passionate owners in over 60 locations around the country, teaching over 6,500 students every week with the brainpower of 1000+ expert Code Coaches®. We're proud of the impact theCoderSchool has had on communities everywhere since our brand was founded way back in August of 2014. In short, we know a thing or two about teaching kids to code - so let's get to it!

2023 In-Person Code Camps

Summer Code Camps are Mon-Fri at either: Morning (9:00am-12pm) or Afternoon (12:30pm-3:30pm)
Kids code throughout the week. What better way to keep your kids' brains active this summer?! !

And guess what, we're offering $100 off camps for a limited time. Price is already discounted in the store! Camps are filling fast so sign up now!

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

Scroll table to see all 16 camps

Week	Format	Camp	Ages	Price
6/5-6/9 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Games Are Awesome Learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers. Using Scratch, students will use beginner coding concepts, while designing 2D video games. Students will learn how to create games, different game mechanics work, and how to apply their understanding to their own coding projects.. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/5-6/9 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Minecraft Games Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/12-6/16 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	2D Game Dev Python Want to make games like Super Mario Bros, Geometry Dash, or Minecraft? Learn how to create your own games with fun 2D visual projects. Through a focus on the thought process behind the different game concepts, students will gain a better understanding of how to code their own mechanics and gameplay. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/12-6/16 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Games Are Awesome Learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers. Using Scratch, students will use beginner coding concepts, while designing 2D video games. Students will learn how to create games, different game mechanics work, and how to apply their understanding to their own coding projects.. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/19-6/23 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Roblox Play Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we will be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We will also teach them about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Window or Mac laptop needed. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/19-6/23 12:30-3:30pm	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. Start slowly or code fast, this camp is for our intermediate coders - no Python experience necessary! Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$349~~ $249
6/26-6/30 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Advanced Python For those coders who have already attended our one of our Python Startup, 2D Game Dev Python camps or participated in our Python Code Class, this camp introduces some more advanced features, data structures and algorithms. Ages 13+	Ages 13+	~~$349~~ $249
6/26-6/30 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Minecraft Games Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
7/10-7/14 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	3D Game Development Learn about building awesome 3D games using Unity or Godot. Through class discussion, students will learn how games are created, how different game mechanics work, and how to apply their understanding to their own coding projects. Previous experience highly recommended. Note: personal PC/Mac laptop required if using Unity platform. Ages 14+	Ages 14+	~~$349~~ $249
7/10-7/14 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Games Are Awesome Learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers. Using Scratch, students will use beginner coding concepts, while designing 2D video games. Students will learn how to create games, different game mechanics work, and how to apply their understanding to their own coding projects.. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
7/17-7/21 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Roblox Play Kids LOVE Roblox! Using Roblox Studio we will be teaching the kids how to write code in the Lua programming language that will allow them to create their own players, environments and mini games! We will also teach them about game design theory which makes games challenging and adds the element of fun that keeps players coming back again and again! Window or Mac laptop needed. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$349~~ $249
7/17-7/21 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	2D Game Dev Python Want to make games like Super Mario Bros, Geometry Dash, or Minecraft? Learn how to create your own games with fun 2D visual projects. Through a focus on the thought process behind the different game concepts, students will gain a better understanding of how to code their own mechanics and gameplay. Ages 10+	Ages 10+	~~$349~~ $249
7/24/7/28 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Java Bootcamp Our Java camp is for the advanced student looking to brush up on some hard core coding. This camp is aimed at kids who are going are AP CS in high school or similar, and digs right in to the nitty gritty coding. Not for beginners, advanced coders only please. Ages 15+	Ages 15+	~~$349~~ $249
7/24/7/28 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Games Are Awesome Learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers. Using Scratch, students will use beginner coding concepts, while designing 2D video games. Students will learn how to create games, different game mechanics work, and how to apply their understanding to their own coding projects.. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249
7/31-8/4 9:00-12:00pm	Half Day	Advanced Python For those coders who have already attended our one of our Python Startup, 2D Game Dev Python camps or participated in our Python Code Class, this camp introduces some more advanced features, data structures and algorithms. Ages 13+	Ages 13+	~~$349~~ $249
7/31-8/4 12:30-3:30pm	Half Day	Minecraft Games Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. Ages 6-10+	Ages 6-10+	~~$349~~ $249

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.

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Our Upcoming Events

Winter Break Scratch Games Camp

Not sure what to do this holiday break?

Try our week long game-design workshop: Jan 2nd - Jan 6th 1pm-3pm. We will be coding in Scratch while learning about design and building awesome games.

Spots are limited, so make sure you sign up soon.

Cost: $199 for signups before Dec 24th ($249 without Early Bird Discount)

Now Hiring: Code Coaches

Do you enjoy teaching? Do you love working with kids? Are you a creative coder? 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 Mission Viejo 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!

Interested? Shoot an email with resume to mv@thecoderschool.com

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 Mission Viejo.

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.

For older students, we can prepare a multi-week course that teaches the "Python" coding language.

Please contact us at (949)525-9332 or mv@thecoderschool.com to learn how to establish an on-site coding program at your school.

Click on the green button below for your specific school to register your student.

Asst General Manager

Hello! I’m Maryam Rezaee and I’m the Assistant General Manager of the CoderSchool Mission Viejo. In addition to holding a Bachelors in Computer Science and a Masters in Software Engineering, I have been advocating for positive student outcomes for the majority of my career. I’m excited to share the power of coding with the students of Mission Viejo since my early exposure had given me the opportunity to first come to the United States. I truly believe that helping students discover the right technology that inspires them will lead to a lifelong passion and confidence in technology. Please reach out to me at maryam@thecoderschool.com to see how we can open up the world of coding to your student!

District Manager

Hi! I’m Dede Leonard and I’m the District Manager of Tri-Valley CS with schools in Pleasanton, Irvine, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Mission Viejo and now South Bay! As a homeschooler and avid equestrian, I enjoyed advocating for passion driven opportunities for youth to realize their potential and explore their interests.

I watched the technological revolution unfold, expand and encompass all aspects of our daily life. Early exposure to computer languages and coding concepts empower and enrich lives. After graduating from UC Berkeley, I spent over 20 years working as a product manager for Oracle, HP and Motorola and as an internet freelancer helping small businesses expand and improve through the use of technology.

I opened theCoderSchool San Ramon in 2018 to bring coding to kids in the Tri-Valley area and beyond. Our communities recognize the power of code. Learning to create with code empowers our next generations to become problem solvers and grow critical thinking skills.

Whether it is finding your passion, competing in a horse show or learning technology skills to allow self-expression, I am excited to be a part of that journey for kids and their families. Happy, confident kids become adults who see a world that is open to all possibilities! Contact me anytime at dede@thecoderschool.com.

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!

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.

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!

Does coding require reading?

It definitely requires a little bit of reading and comprehension. Even coding with blocks requires some reading, albeit not as much. More importantly when kids move on to typed languages like Python or Javascript - they have to know how to type! If they can't type, coding typed languages is more than frustrating, often causing kids to quit.

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!

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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 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®.

Got a question? Email us at missionviejo@thecoderschool.com!

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Mission Viejo, CA

Mission Viejo, CA

Watch our video on Who We Are

Code Coaching®

Coding Lessons for Kids in Mission Viejo, CA

Programs at theCoderSchool

Code Coaching®

theCoderSchool System

What Kids Learn

Find Out What
Kids Learn

Tracking Progress

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Student Portal

Apps We Build

2023 In-Person Code Camps

Parent Testimonials

Our Upcoming Events

Winter Break Scratch Games Camp

Now Hiring: Code Coaches

EXPERIENCE THE CODER SCHOOL AT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL!

School Info

Our Schools

Asst General Manager

District Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

What is the best age to start coding?

Can a 6 year old do coding?

How do kids learn to code?

Does coding require reading?

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

Mission Viejo, CA

Mission Viejo, CA

Watch our video on Who We Are

Code Coaching®

Coding Lessons for Kids in Mission Viejo, CA

Programs at theCoderSchool

Code Coaching®

theCoderSchool System

What Kids Learn

Find Out WhatKids Learn

Tracking Progress

See SampleStudent Portal

Apps We Build

2023 In-Person Code Camps

Parent Testimonials

Our Upcoming Events

Winter Break Scratch Games Camp

Now Hiring: Code Coaches

EXPERIENCE THE CODER SCHOOL AT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL!

School Info

Our Schools

Asst General Manager

District Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

What is the best age to start coding?

Can a 6 year old do coding?

How do kids learn to code?

Does coding require reading?

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

Find Out What
Kids Learn

See Sample
Student Portal