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 |
| 1/20 | Half Day | Minecraft Madness At Minecraft™ Camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world! In this camp we’ll be using Minecraft Education Edition along with our favorite programming language Python! Python is extremely powerful yet easy to read compared to other programming languages, so it’s perfect for kids who are ready for a typed programming language. We know the kids love Minecraft so what better way to teach them to code than doing so on the platform they already know and play! The kids will have a blast in this camp! 8+ | 8+ | $100 |
| 6/30-7/3 | Full Day | Robotics Engineering 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 at the end of the week. Intermediate coders only, please. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 6/30-7/3 | 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 through skill challenges while also learning how to perform various excercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drones speed and agility. For beginners and intermediate coders alike. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/7-7/11 | Full Day | Mobile App Engineering Mobile App Engineering Camp is an exciting hands-on experience where aspiring tech enthusiasts dive into the world of app development! Learn to design, code, and launch your very own mobile applications while exploring real-world tools and frameworks used by industry pros. From brainstorming innovative ideas, this camp equips you with the skills to bring your creative vision to life. Perfect for beginners and developers alike, it’s your chance to turn your ideas into powerful apps and build the foundation for a future in tech! Best part, you get to take home your phone and show off your App! Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/7-7/11 | Full Day | Games Dev & Robots Games Dev & Robots is your gateway to mastering the art of game creation and robotics! Dive into an interactive, hands-on experience where you'll learn the fundamentals of coding, game design, and coding robots. Perfect for beginners and novice coders, this unique platform combines innovation and fun, letting you develop your own games while experimenting with robotic systems. Ages 7-10 | Ages 7-10 | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/7-7/11 | Half Day | Cyber Security This program is designed to teach students, ages 12-18, the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will learn the basics of networking and some commonly exploited vulnerabilities. The program will cover a survey of open-source reconnaissance as well as tools used for testing/attacking systems. Participating students will perform some attacks against services (such as web server) set up in the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab (CybEL) and will learn the complete life-cycle of cyber-attacks through exercises and challenges. Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/14-7/18 | Full Day | Game Dev in Unity and Blender Join us for a breathtaking journey through code-based video game design. Gain in-depth skills that set you up for programming and game development careers in one of the hottest job markets out there! C# is a language used for trending applications, including Microsoft Visual Studio and many mobile applications. Unity is a cross-platform game engine that allows developers to produce high-quality 2D and 3D games for mobile phones, desktop computers, and gaming consoles. Immerse yourself in virtual graphics, visual game design, gameplay, and mechanics. At the end of the week, you will have created a programming portfolio that includes an exhilarating programming project. **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop. Ages 12+ | Ages 12+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/14-7/18 | Full Day | Game Builder Garage (Nintendo Switch) We’re always looking for new and fun ways to introduce kids to the power of learning to code and it appears Nintendo is as well! Nintendo Game Builder Garage is a new game that has a unique way of teaching kids how to code using their interface. It’s a new twist on learning to code and since it’s from the Nintendo team you know it’s fun! During this camp we’ll teach the kids to code using this gaming platform and we’ll build some fun and playable games that the kids will be able to share with the world via Nintendo’s online network! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Nintendo Switch and Game Builder Garage software. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/21-7/25 | Full Day | G-Developement Embark on your game design journey and develop your own game! You'll explore game design principles and analyze what makes games fun by brainstorming and collaborating with your peers. Then, build upon your understanding of game theory and create a game with GDevelop, a powerful yet user-friendly engine for beginners and seasoned developers alike. You can even publish your project on the official GDevelop website for your friends to play across the web! Your career as a game developer could start here, with pathways that branch to Unity and Unreal Engine. Ages 6-10 | Ages 6-10 | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/21-7/25 | Full Day | Minecraft Madness At Minecraft™ Camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world! In this camp we’ll be using Minecraft Education Edition along with our favorite programming language Python! Python is extremely powerful yet easy to read compared to other programming languages, so it’s perfect for kids who are ready for a typed programming language. We know the kids love Minecraft so what better way to teach them to code than doing so on the platform they already know and play! The kids will have a blast in this camp! Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/28-8/1 | Full Day | Roblox Remix The ultimate adventure for gamers and creators ready to bring their ideas to life! Dive into the world of Roblox game development, where you'll learn to design, script, and build your own immersive games using Roblox Studio. This camp is perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike. Share your games with friends, explore the limitless potential of the Roblox platform, and take the first step towards becoming a game developer. Get ready to play, create, and inspire! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Laptop (MacBook or Windows) and Roblox Studio software. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 7/28-8/1 | Full Day | Digital Art and Animation Bring your imagination to life and create the project of your dreams! You’ll build a foundation in drawing and animation with principles used by professionals like Disney animators, across industries including game design and illustration. Apply these concepts by designing characters, animating your own stories, and developing a portfolio. As you sketch your ideas, you’ll have the opportunity to find a path that matches your creative interests! Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/4-8/8 | Full Day | VR GAME Roblox VR Game Design Camp takes your creativity to the next dimension! Step into the future of gaming as you learn to design, build, and script immersive virtual reality games using Roblox Studio. Explore VR-specific mechanics, create stunning 3D environments, and bring your ideas to life for the ultimate interactive experience. **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/4-8/8 | Full Day | 3D printing/Blender Transform the vivid designs and fantasy worlds of your dreams into physical reality with a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a foundation in 3D modeling—starting from your initial sketch, then creating characters from scratch in Blender, an expansive 3D software used by professionals across the game design and film industries. After you’ve finalized your creations, you’ll print them out into tactile objects that you can hold in the palm of your hand. Stack your desk full of your uniquely hand-crafted prints! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the 3D printing equipment for future use. The best part? You'll get take home all of your printed models! **** REQUIREMENTS: **** Campers provide their own Window OS or MAC laptop. Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/11-8/15 | Full Day | Python Art Did you know Python doesn't just output text and numbers, it can make visual art too? In Python Art Camp, we'll deep-dive into the visual turtle library to make some gnarly, sometimes hypnotic designs and illustrations. In this camp, we will see how Python code can also be beautiful. For beginners and intermediate coders alike. Ages 10+ | Ages 10+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/11-8/15 | Full Day | Minecraft Madness At Minecraft™ Camp, utilize your creativity, learn and improve your skills, and work individually or collaboratively in an exclusive virtual world! In this camp we’ll be using Minecraft Education Edition along with our favorite programming language Python! Python is extremely powerful yet easy to read compared to other programming languages, so it’s perfect for kids who are ready for a typed programming language. We know the kids love Minecraft so what better way to teach them to code than doing so on the platform they already know and play! The kids will have a blast in this camp! Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/18-8/22 | Full Day | Youtube Video Production At YouTube Camp – Content Creators, learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube! Create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube-style video. Utilizing the hands-on format of this course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create your own vlog/video for YouTube. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Pokemon Game Walkthroughs, How-To Videos, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! You’ll receive lots of guidance and instruction and have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate campers! Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/18-8/22 | Full Day | Game Builder Garage (Nintendo Switch) We’re always looking for new and fun ways to introduce kids to the power of learning to code and it appears Nintendo is as well! Nintendo Game Builder Garage is a new game that has a unique way of teaching kids how to code using their interface. It’s a new twist on learning to code and since it’s from the Nintendo team you know it’s fun! During this camp we’ll teach the kids to code using this gaming platform and we’ll build some fun and playable games that the kids will be able to share with the world via Nintendo’s online network! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Nintendo Switch and Game Builder Garage software. Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/25-8/28 | Full Day | Roblox Remix The ultimate adventure for gamers and creators ready to bring their ideas to life! Dive into the world of Roblox game development, where you'll learn to design, script, and build your own immersive games using Roblox Studio. This camp is perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike. Share your games with friends, explore the limitless potential of the Roblox platform, and take the first step towards becoming a game developer. Get ready to play, create, and inspire! **** REQUIREMENTS *** Campers provide their own Laptop (MacBook or Windows) and Roblox Studio software. Ages 9+ | Ages 9+ | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
| 8/25-8/28 | Full Day | Battle Bots The path to the ultimate showdown starts here! BattleBots® is known for combining the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. In this beginning robotics course, get ready to build a robot before battling in the arena. You'll learn how to brainstorm, workshop, and customize a robot to your exact specifications. Then, learn how to iterate and optimize its features until it's ready to rumble against your peers in a variety of robot challenges, culminating in a BattleBots®-style robot tournament! Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" Ages 7-12 | Ages 7-12 | (use coupon CAMPSROCK2025) |
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.