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!
Our coding school's flagship program, Code Coaching®, combines a super-small teaching ratio of typically 2:1 or 1:1 with individualized curriculum so kids are able to move at their own pace, doing things that interest them most. This program works for kids of all ages and skill levels. From game development to web apps, Python to Java, or even niche technologies like AI and beyond, our Code Coaches can help your kids achieve their programming 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. Our lessons are taught in-person at our schools where available, or can be online for social distancing. Fill out our form above to get a free trial today!
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. Like real trees, our students' coding journeys are unique from each other, but all require strong foundations and trunks to support their higher, advanced branches. Need a magnifying glass? Here's a zoomable view.
Custom coding means tracking progress is even more important! Our suite of proprietary tools* does just that. Our Coder Progress and Notes+ systems chart weekly progress through concept tracking and freeform notes. App Reviews track longer term progress by identifying current skills to build their individual Coder Tree®. Finally, our Student Portal is a one-stop shop to see it all and then some! Confused? It's complicated! Get an idea by clicking through a Sample Student's functional 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!
In response to all of the public schools being closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have converted all of our coding lessons and Summer Camps to be on-line, via Zoom. Our Summer camps are Mon-Fri at either: Morning (9:00am-12pm) or Afternoon (12:30pm-3:30pm). Kids code throughout the week. We will keep a 1:5 coach to student ratio for all camps. What better way to get your kids out of your hair in the 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!Want a camp on a different week? Check our San Ramon Camps or Walnut Creek Camps.
| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 06/07 - 06/11 9AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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! 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 06/07 - 06/11 12:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Games Are Awesome 1 We'll be using cool drag-n-drop languages like Scratch to create some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Camp # offers different projects for continued skill development. 7 - 11 | 7 - 11 | |
| 06/14 - 06/18 9AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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! 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 06/14 - 06/18 12:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Roblox Play Do you kids enjoy playing Roblox? This camp will teach them some more advanced methods for getting even more out of their Roblox experience. No coding, but lots of fun! Windows or Mac system with the Roblox Studio software installed required. ChromeBooks and Tablets are not supported. 8+ | 8+ | |
| 06/21 - 06/25 9AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Games Are Awesome 2 We'll be using cool drag-n-drop languages like Scratch to create some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Camp # offers different projects for continued skill development. 7 - 11 | 7 - 11 | |
| 06/21 - 06/2512:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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. Novice or intermediate coders. 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 06/28 - 07/029AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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! 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 06/28 - 07/0212:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Makey Makey Take Scratch to the next level by using your very first circuits and using alligator clips to turn everyday objects into a controller for games we'll build throughout the week! *All Hardware INCLUDED in price 7 - 11 | 7 - 11 | |
| 07/12 - 07/169AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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. Novice or intermediate coders. 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 07/12 - 07/1612:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Python Adv For those coders who have already attended our one of our Python Startup camps or participated in our Platform Code Class, this camp introduces some more advanced features, data structures and algorithms. 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 07/19 - 07/239AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Games Are Awesome 3 We'll be using cool drag-n-drop languages like Scratch to create some cool new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Camp # offers different projects for continued skill development. 7 - 11 | 7 - 11 | |
| 07/19 - 07/2312:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote 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! 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 07/26 - 07/309AM - 12PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Pi Jam Jam to the coolest credit card sized gadget, the Raspberry Pi3. Explore cool stuff you can do with a tiny computer, like light sensors, Python with Minecraft or other fun stuff! Intermediate coders only. Price includes the Raspberry-Pi hardware kit, which you get to keep after the camp is finished. 10 - 14 | 10 - 14 | |
| 07/26 - 07/3012:30PM-3:30PM | Half Day Remote | Remote Mobile Madness Mobile App development is really hot!! We will teach students how to create their own mobile apps on Android devices using "App Inventor" from MIT. NOTE - this camp is not for iPhones or iPads. Campers must bring their own Android phone or tablet. 10+ | 10+ |
Hello everyone! My name is Teddy and I am the General Manager of the Coder School Pleasanton. Before I became a software engineer, I taught music for almost 10 years to students with ages ranging from 5 to 80! My main teaching beliefs are:
1. Make it fun! A student who has fun will spend more time practicing.
2. Observe: Each student learns uniquely. Finding what they focus on, how they pick things up, and what topics interest them are the best way to tap in and get them excited
3. Motivate curiosity: Once a student is having fun and putting in the time, their curiosity for tougher challenges will push them to learn new concepts and code the proper way.
I love technology and I am excited to share my passion with the kids in our community! Contact me anytime at teddy@thecoderschool.com.
We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Find out more about how to apply today.