Hey super-parent! We're happy you're looking for options to get your kids learning to code. It's SUCH an amazing skill to learn and will help your kids in more ways than you can imagine! We're super excited to be bringing Silicon Valley's #1 kids coding program to the area to help your kids get going, so read on and let's get our kids coding!
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 our form and we'll be in touch shortly to tell you more!
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!
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. Find more details about what kids are learning by checking out our Coder Tree®.
Our suite of proprietary tools* chart weekly progress by tracking concepts and apps, and longer term progress by identifying skills to build their individual Coder Tree®. Get an idea of our progress tools by clicking through a Sample Student's 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!
The Coder School San Francisco's popular summer camps are all about coding, fun, and making new friends. Our campers learn how to create games, compose music, design websites, and code all kinds of projects based on their personal interest.
Online Camps 2021. This summer, we will be bringing back an exciting range of online camps allowing your technologists to code safely from home. They will learn new technologies while still interacting with other technologists. We'll build in screen-free breaks and a lot of interactivity to keep everyone engaged. These camps will use Zoom and will run from 9:30am-2:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
In-Person Camps 2021. We are offering a limited number of in-person camps according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health safety guidelines. These in-person camps will run from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri and will be limited to a ratio of 6 campers to one coach per camp. As usual, we will include offline breaks with active games like charades or “tech Pictionary,” outdoor lunch, and playtime with safer distanced activities like soccer. Please use the filter "In-Person" to see the full list. Please email Allen for more information on how to setup your own in-person camp pods.
We understand the need for flexibility in summer planning. All online and in-person camps are fully refundable. All online camps can be switched to in-person camps and vice versa, depending on capacity. If you need to withdraw from a camp, please let us at least 3 days before the start of your camp.
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| Week | Format | Camp | Ages | Price |
| 8/2-8/6 | Online 9:30am-2:30pm | AP Computer Science Prep Want to get a head start on JAVA for AP Computer Science? We've got you covered! Learn the essentials of JAVA and get enough practice to be ready to feel more confident in the class and upcoming AP test! Learn More Ages 13+ | Ages 13+ | $529 |
| 8/9-8/13 | InPerson 9:00am-300pm | Games Are Awesome InPerson We'll be using Scratch, a cool drag n' drop languages to create some awesome new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Learn More Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $650 (1 spot left!) |
| 8/9-8/13 | Online 9:30am-2:30pm | PICO-8 Game Development Learn to make real 8-bit games on PICO-8 using Lua coding language. PICO-8 is a fantasy console for making, sharing, and playing tiny games and other computer programs. Technologists will use their creativity to build their own 8-bit games while learning basic programming concepts. Your technologist will need either a Windows computer or a Mac to participate. They also get to keep their own copy of PICO-8 console software when camp ends so they can continue projects. This camp is designed for intermediate coders. Learn More Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $529 |
| 8/16-8/20 | Online 9:30am-2:30pm | 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! Learn More Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | $499 |
| 8/16-8/20 | Online 9:30am-2:30pm | Games Are Awesome We'll be using Scratch, a cool drag n' drop languages to create some awesome new and classic games! Aimed at our newbie and novice coders. Learn More Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | $499 |
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Hi there! My name is Allen and I’m the Owner and General Manager of the Coder School San Francisco. I am excited to bring the Coder School to the San Francisco bay area when I was born and raised. My Bachelor’s degree is in Finance and I am a proud alum of San Francisco State University. I remember my first experience with a computer: arguing with my older brother over who could play the original Starcraft game first. It took a week to finally get a chance to play, but I was instantly obsessed with gaming, computers, and technology. Making technology more accessible to children is the biggest reason why we’re opening the Coder School San Francisco. I can’t wait to meet all of you and to help shape the future of your little technologist.
Hi all! My name is Lee Hsu. I’m a co-owner at the Coder School San Francisco. As an EdTech consultant and teacher, I’ve designed technology curricula and taught computer skills, digital citizenship, and coding to over 1,000 students in San Francisco schools. I've seen firsthand through my work and teaching that high-quality coding instruction is critical for jobs of the future. And, I know from my time studying at the University of Texas and at Stanford University that education must keep pace with modern trends to prepare kids to be future technologists, creative professionals, and leaders in every industry. We have a wonderful team here at the Coder School San Francisco. I look forward to being part of your child's learning and coding journey.
We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Find out more about how to apply today.
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®.
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