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.
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!
| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 06/24-06/28 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Intro to Video Game Design We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch to create some awesome new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Each group will have different themes. This fun camp is all about coding games – and the awesomeness that comes from it! From Frogger to Tron or even classics like Breakout or Flappy Bird, our Code Coaches will help choose the right game(s) for our campers. Campers will not only create a real functioning game from scratch, they’ll practice the fundamental coding concepts required in any language, learn how to think logically, and have fun while doing it. Using Scratch, MIT’s popular drag-and-drop programming language, campers will code cool playable games with guidance from our seasoned Code Coaches and have a sweet Friday afternoon demo for parents to see! Because we do all our coding online, campers can log into their account at any time during or after camp to show off what they’ve done, and even keep adding to their game! Ages 7+ | Ages 7+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/01-07/5 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Minecraft Mania & Roblox Warriors Kids who love playing Minecraft & Roblox can enhance their experience by learning fundamental coding concepts with these popular games. The students who choose Minecraft lessons will learn fundamental programming concepts while using mods and Redstone in Minecraft. The students who choose Roblox will design games using Roblox Studio and Lua to create their own obstacle course. At the end of the week there will be a Minecraft vs Roblox battle using the games created by the students. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/08-07/12 09:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Animation & Graphic Design During Animation & Graphic Design Camp, children will dive into the exciting world of digital animation, learning the fundamentals of both 2D and 3D animation techniques. Through fun projects and guided exploration of industry-standard animation software, campers will develop essential skills, from character design and storytelling to frame-by-frame animation, culminating in the creation of their animated masterpieces. This camp not only nurtures their artistic talents but also introduces them to the thrilling realm of digital storytelling and multimedia creation. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/8-07/12 9:00am-3:00pm | Full Day | AI Adventures AI is becoming increasingly integral to our daily lives, and understanding its fundamentals empowers children to navigate and contribute to a tech-driven future. In our AI Coding Camp students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence through hands-on learning experiences. They'll delve into the basics of coding, learning programming languages and techniques. Additionally, kids will explore the principles of machine learning, understand how AI algorithms work, and even create their own AI projects such as games, chat bots, and animations, fostering both creativity and technical proficiency. This camp aims to equip students with essential problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in AI, not only preparing them for future technological advancements but also cultivating a deep appreciation for the possibilities and ethical considerations surrounding AI. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/15-07/19 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Python Startup Who’s ready for some PYTHON! 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. We’ll start out by using an online python platform to learn some basics and practice some fundamental concepts, and time permitting and based on our camper skill set, we may jump on to some more complex Python coding, potentially getting into coding with PyGame. Python allows beginners to easily read and understand the code while providing an almost endless supply of libraries and supporting systems to develop things from websites to backend servers to data scripts and yes, even a particular version of Minecraft! Depending on the student skill level, we’ll likely start with online coding platforms like Trinket or Pixelpad.io, and may extend into pure Python coding and local machine development, time (and skill) permitting. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/22-07/26 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Cubing & Coding Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik's Cube only to give up after hours of only managing to get one side to match!? Yes we’ve all been there, and to solve a Rubik's Cube it can be tricky unless you know the algorithm to do so, and we do! In the ‘Cubing & Coding Python A.I. Camp’ we’ll teach kids how to solve a real Rubik's Cube using an algorithm, or a list of steps and we’ll be teaching them how to code an application in Python to solve a virtual Rubik's Cube through Artificial Intelligence or A.I. We’re excited about this new coding camp and we know the kids will love it! Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/29-08/02 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Website Design Our WebRox camp is all about websites, because the web rocks! Our campers will spend the week designing and building their very own websites using HTML. By the end of the week, campers will publish their sites to the world. Importantly, kids will be introduced to Internet Safety and why cyber-safety matters, plus we'll learn the basics of how the internet works. We use the “big three” languages of the web in this camp – HTML, CSS, and for advanced kids, Javascript. These three technologies make up the basis of all websites around the world, so are some of the most well-known languages there are! Unlike some other classes, we focus on the core technology code base, instead of using a platform to quickly create a beautiful site without needing to code. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (FUN333) |
| 07/29-08/02 9:00am-3:00pm | Full Day | 3D Printing & CAD Design Ignite your child's curiosity in our 3D Printing Coding Camp, where young innovators become tech-savvy creators! This immersive program empowers kids to explore the fascinating realm of 3D printing through hands-on coding experiences. Guided by expert instructors, participants will delve into the world of computer-aided design (CAD), learning how to translate their imaginative ideas into tangible objects. From designing personalized toys to crafting innovative prototypes, kids will grasp the fundamentals of coding for 3D printing, fostering both technical skills and a boundless sense of creativity. Join us for a week of innovation, problem-solving, and the thrill of bringing digital concepts into the physical world! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | |
| 08/5-8/9 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | Coding with Drones This camp is filled with pure action as campers enjoy drone coding and obstacles! Campers will first learn the basic safety of drone flying. From there, students will learn how to code the drones in Python through skill challenges and performing various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drones speed and agility. For beginners and intermediate coders alike! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (FUN333) |
| 8/12-8/16 9:00-3:00pm | Full Day | Robotics Build & Code The field of robotics is growing faster than ever, appearing everywhere from our homes to video games to drones. Learn to build and program, a variety of small and large robots (including Lego Mindstorm EV3 Spike Prime) through hands-on projects that will culminate in a demo and robotics challenge at the end of the week. Ages+ | Ages+ | (FUN333) |
| 8/19-8/23 9:00am-3:00pm | Full Day | NASA Space Exploration with Kerbal In our ‘NASA Space Jam Camp’ the kids will be using a space station simulation program called Kerbal Space Program 2. The Kerbal Space Program is one of the most beloved games of all time. Campers will build a space program, construct a powerful spacecraft, and navigate expansive celestial bodies as they explore cosmic mysteries. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (FUN333) |
| 08/19-08/23 9:00a-3:00p | Full Day | AI Adventures AI is becoming increasingly integral to our daily lives, and understanding its fundamentals empowers children to navigate and contribute to a tech-driven future. In our AI Coding Camp students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence through hands-on learning experiences. They'll delve into the basics of coding, learning programming languages and techniques. Additionally, kids will explore the principles of machine learning, understand how AI algorithms work, and even create their own AI projects such as games, chat bots, and animations, fostering both creativity and technical proficiency. This camp aims to equip students with essential problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in AI, not only preparing them for future technological advancements but also cultivating a deep appreciation for the possibilities and ethical considerations surrounding AI. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (FUN333) |
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.