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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 generally have a low-ratio of students per coach. Ask your location for specifics as it can vary. Camp instructors are Code Coaches® who have successfully gone through our onboarding process and are coders that know how to teach coding skills to kids. 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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Let's get ready for summer camps! Our camps are run in our school from 9 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week and get an awesome (included) pizza party lunch on Friday, then demo their week's creations later that afternoon. For lunch, we'll go to a nearby park to get away from the screens and get some fun outdoor and sunshine time. Camp registration may be canceled up to 30 days prior to the first day of the start of camp for a full refund. Cancellations made up to 10 days prior are eligible for a 50% refund. We work with students from novice to expert! View camps by Category

VIBE CODE ADVENTURE (Ages 10+)

Vibe Coding meets Shark Tank! We will create teams to brainstorm current things in our daily lives that might be annoying or broken.. Then vibe coding will be used to build or prototype a fix. It will culminate on Friday in a Shark Tank style pitch by the teams presenting their solutions.

4/6-4/10 In Person - Full Day (SPRING BREAK CAMP) | Vibe Coding Venture Lab, $699
7/20-7/24 In Person - Full Day | Vibe Coding Venture Lab, $699 ((Only 4 spots left!))

PYTHON STARTUP (Ages 10+)

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 coders who are intermediate in thinking – no Python experience necessary!

6/29-7/3 In Person - Full Day | Python Startup, $699 ((Only 5 spots left!))
8/3-8/7 In Person - Full Day | Python Startup, $699 ((Only 4 spots left!))

RISE OF THE MACHINES (Ages 9+)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the bigger buzzwords today, and we're ready to help you tackle it. What is AI? Why is it taking over the world? When will the Terminator come back and take down John Connor?? We'll start out talking about AI use cases and dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI apps as well. We'll even show you some chatGPT, prompt engineering, and Google's teachable machine.

6/22-6/26 In Person - Full Day | Rise of the Machines, $699 ((Only 6 spots left!))

BATTLEBOTS ACADEMY (Ages 8-10)

Is your child ready to step into the Arena? Give them the ultimate week of high-octane engineering where toys meet total destruction! At BattleBots Academy, kids don't just play with robots—they become the engineers behind the mayhem. Using the HEXBUG BattleBots Arena Pro kits, campers will dive into the world of mechanical physics, learning how to balance speed, power, and defense.

7/6-7/10 In Person - Full Day | BattleBots Academy, $699 ((Only 7 spots left!))

DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION (Ages 7-10)

Artists and Animators, unite! Enhance your creative skills in this collaborative introduction to digital art and animation. You’ll start with creating characters and artwork and then animate them to tell your story.. The platform used will be MIT's famous Scratch.

6/08-6/12 In Person - Full Day | Digital Art and Animation, $699

GAME DEVELOPMENT (Ages 7-10)

We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch or Snap to create us some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders (if you're looking to sign up for two Gaming camps, pls contact us first!).

6/15-6/19 In Person - Full Day | Game Development, $699 ((Only 5 spots left!))
7/13-7/17 In Person - Full Day | Game Development, $699 ((Only 5 spots left!))

WE KNOW ARDUINO (Ages 9+)

This camp takes coding and combines it with electronics in the most practical and hands-on way by using an Arduino (ar-DWEE-no) Microcontroller. Campers will get to physically connect and program components such as LEDs and sensors. Technology is forever continuing to connect more and more devices so this is such a valuable skill to learn and understand. It's the pathway to robotics, IoT, and automation. Plus it's super fun to get to tinker with all these hardware components and see them work!

7/27-7/31 In Person - Full Day | We Know Arduino, $699
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

Let's get ready for summer camps! Our camps are run in our school from 9 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri Kids bring their own lunches and water bottles and we'll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week and get an awesome (included) pizza party lunch on Friday, then demo their week's creations later that afternoon. For lunch, we'll go to a nearby park to get away from the screens and get some fun outdoor and sunshine time. Camp registration may be canceled up to 30 days prior to the first day of the start of camp for a full refund. Cancellations made up to 10 days prior are eligible for a 50% refund. We work with students from novice to expert! View camps by Category
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Week Format Camp Ages Price
4/6-4/10 In Person - Full Day (SPRING BREAK CAMP) Vibe Coding Venture Lab Vibe Coding meets Shark Tank! We will create teams to brainstorm current things in our daily lives that might be annoying or broken.. Then vibe coding will be used to build or prototype a fix. It will culminate on Friday in a Shark Tank style pitch by the teams presenting their solutions. Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $699
6/08-6/12 In Person - Full Day Digital Art and Animation Artists and Animators, unite! Enhance your creative skills in this collaborative introduction to digital art and animation. You’ll start with creating characters and artwork and then animate them to tell your story.. The platform used will be MIT's famous Scratch. Ages 7-10 Ages 7-10 $699
6/15-6/19 In Person - Full Day Game Development We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch or Snap to create us some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders (if you're looking to sign up for two Gaming camps, pls contact us first!). Ages 7-10 Ages 7-10 $699
((Only 5 spots left!))
6/22-6/26 In Person - Full Day Rise of the Machines Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the bigger buzzwords today, and we're ready to help you tackle it. What is AI? Why is it taking over the world? When will the Terminator come back and take down John Connor?? We'll start out talking about AI use cases and dive into some fundamental algorithms and create some basic AI apps as well. We'll even show you some chatGPT, prompt engineering, and Google's teachable machine. Ages 9+ Ages 9+ $699
((Only 6 spots left!))
6/29-7/3 In Person - 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 coders who are intermediate in thinking – no Python experience necessary! Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $699
((Only 5 spots left!))
7/6-7/10 In Person - Full Day BattleBots Academy Is your child ready to step into the Arena? Give them the ultimate week of high-octane engineering where toys meet total destruction! At BattleBots Academy, kids don't just play with robots—they become the engineers behind the mayhem. Using the HEXBUG BattleBots Arena Pro kits, campers will dive into the world of mechanical physics, learning how to balance speed, power, and defense. Ages 8-10 Ages 8-10 $699
((Only 7 spots left!))
7/13-7/17 In Person - Full Day Game Development We'll be using cool drag n' drop languages like Scratch or Snap to create us some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders (if you're looking to sign up for two Gaming camps, pls contact us first!). Ages 7-10 Ages 7-10 $699
((Only 5 spots left!))
7/20-7/24 In Person - Full Day Vibe Coding Venture Lab Vibe Coding meets Shark Tank! We will create teams to brainstorm current things in our daily lives that might be annoying or broken.. Then vibe coding will be used to build or prototype a fix. It will culminate on Friday in a Shark Tank style pitch by the teams presenting their solutions. Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $699
((Only 4 spots left!))
7/27-7/31 In Person - Full Day We Know Arduino This camp takes coding and combines it with electronics in the most practical and hands-on way by using an Arduino (ar-DWEE-no) Microcontroller. Campers will get to physically connect and program components such as LEDs and sensors. Technology is forever continuing to connect more and more devices so this is such a valuable skill to learn and understand. It's the pathway to robotics, IoT, and automation. Plus it's super fun to get to tinker with all these hardware components and see them work! Ages 9+ Ages 9+ $699
8/3-8/7 In Person - 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 coders who are intermediate in thinking – no Python experience necessary! Ages 10+ Ages 10+ $699
((Only 4 spots left!))

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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or check out our student blogs. Confused about how AI will affect coding? See why the AI future still needs coding.

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 paloalto@thecoderschool.com!

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