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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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Camps are filling fast so sign up now! Sign Up Now For Early Bird Pricing of $50 off - Ends April 30, 2024! Summer Code Camps are Mon-Fri at either: Morning (9:00am-12:00pm) or Afternoon (12:30pm-3:30pm). Kids code throughout the week. Our campers are welcome to sign up for both the AM and PM camps any week and stay with us during the lunch break to make it a full day camp. What better way to keep your kids' brains active this summer?! ! If you need early drop-off we will be open starting at 8:45am for the morning camps. If earlier drop-off times are needed please contact us.

GAME DEVELOPMENT (Ages 6-10+)

Ever wanted to learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers? Using Scratch, students will learn beginner coding concepts, all while designing their own 2D video games. 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.

06/03 - 06/07 9AM - 12PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Scratch, 349 $299
06/10 - 06/14 9AM - 12PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Python, 349 $299
06/10 - 06/14 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Scratch, 349 $299
07/08 - 07/12 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Scratch, 349 $299
07/15 - 07/19 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Python, 349 $299
07/22 - 07/26 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Scratch, 349 $299

PYTHON STARTUP (Ages 10+)

Want to make games like Super Mario Bros, Geometry Dash, or Minecraft? Learn how to create your own games with fun 2D Python 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.

06/10 - 06/14 9AM - 12PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Python, 349 $299
06/17- 06/21 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | Python Startup, 349 $299
07/15 - 07/19 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | 2D Game Dev Python, 349 $299
07/22 - 07/26 9AM - 12PM Half Day | Python Startup, 349 $299

Minecraft! (Ages 7-10+)

Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education and Scratch to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp

06/03 - 06/07 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | Minecraft Education, 349 $299
06/24 - 06/28 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | Minecraft Education, 349 $299
07/08 - 07/12 9AM - 12PM Half Day | Minecraft Education, 349 $299
07/29 - 08/02 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day | Minecraft Education, 349 $299

Roblox! (Ages 10+)

Kids LOVE Roblox! This camp introduces your student to the fundamentals of coding using a hybrid of Scratch & Roblox Studio to create Roblox themed projects. . PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp

06/17 - 06/21 9AM - 12PM Half Day | Roblox Studio, 349 $299
07/15 - 07/19 9AM - 12PM Half Day | Roblox Studio, 349 $299

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.

06/24 - 06/28 9AM - 12PM Half Day | No Camp () $0 Sold Out
07/29 - 08/02 9AM - 12PM Half Day | No Camp () $0 Sold Out
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

Camps are filling fast so sign up now! Sign Up Now For Early Bird Pricing of $50 off - Ends April 30, 2024! Summer Code Camps are Mon-Fri at either: Morning (9:00am-12:00pm) or Afternoon (12:30pm-3:30pm). Kids code throughout the week. Our campers are welcome to sign up for both the AM and PM camps any week and stay with us during the lunch break to make it a full day camp. What better way to keep your kids' brains active this summer?! ! If you need early drop-off we will be open starting at 8:45am for the morning camps. If earlier drop-off times are needed please contact us.
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Week Format Camp Ages Price
06/03 - 06/07 9AM - 12PM Half Day 2D Game Dev Scratch Ever wanted to learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers? Using Scratch, students will learn beginner coding concepts, all while designing their own 2D video games. 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. Ages 6-10+ Ages 6-10+ $349 $299
06/03 - 06/07 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day Minecraft Education Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education and Scratch to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 7-10+ Ages 7-10+ $349 $299
06/10 - 06/14 9AM - 12PM 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 Python 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 $299
06/10 - 06/14 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day 2D Game Dev Scratch Ever wanted to learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers? Using Scratch, students will learn beginner coding concepts, all while designing their own 2D video games. 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. Ages 6-10+ Ages 6-10+ $349 $299
06/17 - 06/21 9AM - 12PM Half Day Roblox Studio Kids LOVE Roblox! This camp introduces your student to the fundamentals of coding using a hybrid of Scratch & Roblox Studio to create Roblox themed projects. . PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $349 $299
06/17- 06/21 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! Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $349 $299
06/24 - 06/28 9AM - 12PM Half Day No Camp No Camp $0
06/24 - 06/28 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day Minecraft Education Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education and Scratch to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 7-10+ Ages 7-10+ $349 $299
07/08 - 07/12 9AM - 12PM Half Day Minecraft Education Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education and Scratch to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 7-10+ Ages 7-10+ $349 $299
07/08 - 07/12 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day 2D Game Dev Scratch Ever wanted to learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers? Using Scratch, students will learn beginner coding concepts, all while designing their own 2D video games. 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. Ages 6-10+ Ages 6-10+ $349 $299
07/15 - 07/19 9AM - 12PM Half Day Roblox Studio Kids LOVE Roblox! This camp introduces your student to the fundamentals of coding using a hybrid of Scratch & Roblox Studio to create Roblox themed projects. . PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $349 $299
07/15 - 07/19 12:30PM-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 Python 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 $299
07/22 - 07/26 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! Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $349 $299
07/22 - 07/26 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day 2D Game Dev Scratch Ever wanted to learn how to make games like Flappy Bird, Geometry Dash, or Subway Surfers? Using Scratch, students will learn beginner coding concepts, all while designing their own 2D video games. 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. Ages 6-10+ Ages 6-10+ $349 $299
07/29 - 08/02 9AM - 12PM Half Day No Camp No camp $0
07/29 - 08/02 12:30PM-3:30PM Half Day Minecraft Education Minecraft is one of the most popular creative games for kids, and in our program, we will show kids how to use Minecraft Education and Scratch to make all kinds of fun things while learning the fundamentals of coding. No coding experience necessary. PC/Mac Laptop needed—limited laptops available during camp Ages 7-10+ Ages 7-10+ $349 $299

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 missionviejo@thecoderschool.com!

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