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Welcome to theCoderSchool
1730 S Dale Mabry Hwy,
In Carriage Trade Plaza

(813)422-5566 • southtampa@thecoderschool.com
Hey Parents! We’re so excited you’re checking out ways to get your kids coding. Learning to code builds critical thinking skills that aren’t just for future computer programmers—they’re for anyone who wants to thrive in tomorrow's AI-centric world. That’s why we’re bringing Silicon Valley’s first nationwide kids coding program right here to your neighborhood.

At theCoderSchool, we teach kids to think logically, explain their ideas, and problem-solve creatively—not just rely on AI for easy answers. Our Code Coaches help kids turn their big ideas into real tech projects, all while having a ton of fun.

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Our Philosophy

Looking for coding lessons for kids in South Tampa, FL? We're here to help. We believe every kid is different, so we teach them accordingly. Our expert coders teach our students in a super-small two to one ratio, allowing our Code Coaches to personalize projects built to suit each student. Kids are able to move at their own pace and engage in things that interest them most - from Scratch to Python, Javascript to AI and more, we can help.

Our Programs

Our coding school's flagship after-school program, Code Coaching, combines a super-small 2:1 teaching ratio with individualized curriculum. Although Code Coaching works from novice to advanced coders, we also offer entry-level classes for those looking for a more traditional class in a larger ratio, as well as @school classes and our ever popular coding camps.

Our System

We're part of a nationwide system of over 65 locations around the country, teaching over 7,000 students every week with the brainpower of 1000+ expert Code Coaches®. Headquartered and founded in Silicon Valley since 2014, we're proud of the impact theCoderSchool has had on communities everywhere. Find out more about Who We Are in our brand video .

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Camp Schedule By Week

Our Summer Coding Camps offer an exciting opportunity for children ages 7–14 to explore coding in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. This 8-week program runs from June 2 through July 25, 2026, and is designed for beginners through advanced learners. Led by experienced instructors, campers take part in hands-on STEM activities that build creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills—all while having fun. Throughout the week, students code, create, and build exciting projects, then proudly demo their creations at the end of each week. Camps are offered as flexible half-day programs, Monday through Friday, with morning sessions from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and afternoon sessions from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Families may register for both sessions to enjoy a full day of camp. Campers should bring a water bottle, and full-day campers should bring a packed lunch—we’ll take care of the rest. Optional aftercare is available until 6:00 PM for families who need extended coverage. Aftercare is offered at $125 per week or $100 for 4-day camps. For a limited time, take advantage of our early-bird discount of $75 off all 2026 Summer Camps by using promo code SUMMER2026 at checkout (valid through March 15, 2026). Registration is flexible: cancellations made up to 45 days before the first day of camp receive a full refund, and cancellations made up to 21 days prior are eligible for a 50% refund.
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Week Format Camp Ages Price
6/1-6/5 Morning Code Creators: Scratch & AI Lab Step into the future with Coding 101! You won't just play games—you'll create them using Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop code blocks loved by kids worldwide. Plus, dive into Artificial Intelligence with Google's Teachable Machine. Train your computer to recognize your own dance moves and hand signals. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, coding, and futuristic fun for beginner techies! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
6/1-6/5 Afternoon Game Studio: Design & Play with Scratch Dream of making your own video games? Game Design 101 turns players into creators! Using Scratch’s intuitive block coding, you will design characters, build epic levels, and program unique power-ups. Learn the secrets behind your favorite games while boosting your problem-solving skills. Whether it’s a space racer or a platform adventure, you’ll leave with a playable game to share with friends. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
6/1-6/5 Morning Python Arcade: Retro Game Coding Ready to code like a pro? Level up from blocks to text with Python, the language used by top tech companies! In this fast-paced camp, you’ll master the basics of logic and syntax while building your own retro arcade-style games. Crack codes, solve puzzles, and create playable projects from scratch. It’s the ultimate introduction to real-world programming, designed to challenge your mind and spark a lifelong passion for tech. 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/1-6/5 Afternoon Roblox Makers: Build & Script Your World Transform from Roblox player to Roblox developer! Take control in Roblox Studio to build the ultimate 'Obby' (obstacle course). Design treacherous lava pits, moving platforms, and speed runs that will challenge your friends. You’ll learn real 3D game design concepts and scripting tricks to make your world come alive. Customize your avatar, sculpt terrain, and launch a game that could top the leaderboards. The world awaits your creation! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/8-6/12 Morning Bot Builders: Build & Code Your Robot Build it, code it, keep it! Dive into the world of robotics where you'll assemble and program your very own robot friend. Learn the engineering behind the machine and the code that makes it move. From navigating mazes to completing challenges, you are in command. Best of all, you take your robot home to continue the fun! $75 robot fee applied; students own their robots. 7+ 7+ $400 $325
6/8-6/12 Afternoon Roblox & VR: YouTuber Studio Become a VR star! Put on the Meta Quest headset to play and record crazy Roblox VR adventures. Then, hop on the PC to edit your footage, add sound effects, and create viral-worthy videos. You’ll also learn to build custom VR obbys to challenge your friends. It’s playing, creating, and streaming all in one! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
6/8-6/12 Morning VR Game Lab: Parkour & Physics Love games like Gorilla Tag and Beat Saber? Learn how to build them! Dive into Unity and the Meta Quest to create high-energy VR games. Master the physics of swinging, climbing, and slicing. You won't just drag blocks; you'll write real C# code to control gravity and movement. Build the ultimate parkour map and challenge your friends to beat your time! MetaQuest VR Headset is required. 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/8-6/12 Afternoon Roblox Tycoon: Scripting & Game Biz Dream of creating the next Bloxburg? Stop just playing and start building your empire! Master Lua scripting to create your own 'Tycoon' or adventure game. Learn the secrets of the Roblox marketplace: selling game passes, designing skins, and earning real Robux. Build your game, publish it to the world, and watch the players roll in! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/15-6/18 Morning App Studio: Memes & Mini-Games Don't just play apps build the ones that make everyone laugh! Use easy drag-and-drop blocks to create a hilarious 'Meme Soundboard,' a wacky 'Voice Changer,' or an addictive 'Cookie Clicker' game. No boring typing required! You’ll design the buttons, record the sounds, and scan a QR code to run your app on a real phone. It’s the ultimate way to show off your tech skills! 7+ 7+ $275 $200
6/15-6/18 Afternoon Code Creators: Scratch & AI Lab Step into the future with Coding 101! You won't just play games—you'll create them using Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop code blocks loved by kids worldwide. Plus, dive into Artificial Intelligence with Google's Teachable Machine. Train your computer to recognize your own dance moves and hand signals. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, coding, and futuristic fun for beginner techies! 7+ 7+ $275 $200
6/15-6/18 Morning Roblox Combat: Anime & RPG Battles Love games like Blox Fruits and Anime Adventures? Build your own! Use Lua code to script flashy superpowers, custom swords, and leveling systems. Design a combat arena where players battle for XP and loot. You won't just build a world; you'll code the magic, health bars, and enemy AI. Don't just play the hero—code the power that makes them legendary! 10+ 10+ $275 $200
6/15-6/18 Afternoon Python AI: Build a Smart Assistant Move over, Siri! Use Python to build your own voice-activated AI assistant. You’ll use real code to make a bot that listens to commands, tells jokes, and launches your favorite apps. No massive supercomputers needed—just clever logic and standard coding libraries. By the end of the week, you won't just have a program; you'll have a loyal digital sidekick that talks back! 10+ 10+ $275 $200
6/22-6/26 Morning Bot Builders: Build & Code Your Robot Build it, code it, keep it! Dive into the world of robotics where you'll assemble and program your very own robot friend. Learn the engineering behind the machine and the code that makes it move. From navigating mazes to completing challenges, you are in command. Best of all, you take your robot home to continue the fun! $75 robot fee applied; students own their robots. 7+ 7+ $400 $325
6/22-6/26 Afternoon Code Creators: Scratch & AI Lab Step into the future with Coding 101! You won't just play games—you'll create them using Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop code blocks loved by kids worldwide. Plus, dive into Artificial Intelligence with Google's Teachable Machine. Train your computer to recognize your own dance moves and hand signals. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, coding, and futuristic fun for beginner techies! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
6/22-6/26 Morning Unity Action: 3D Speed Run Want to build a game that feels like Fall Guys? Master the basics of Unity! You’ll create a thrilling 3D obstacle course complete with spinning hammers, slippery slopes, and physics-based traps. Learn the real tools pros use to control gravity and collisions. By the end of the week, you'll have a fully playable speed-run level to challenge your friends. It’s fast, fun, and 100% real game design. 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/22-6/26 Afternoon Roblox Combat: Anime & RPG Battles Love games like Blox Fruits and Anime Adventures? Build your own! Use Lua code to script flashy superpowers, custom swords, and leveling systems. Design a combat arena where players battle for XP and loot. You won't just build a world; you'll code the magic, health bars, and enemy AI. Don't just play the hero—code the power that makes them legendary! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
6/29-7/2 Morning Code Creators: Scratch & AI Lab Step into the future with Coding 101! You won't just play games—you'll create them using Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop code blocks loved by kids worldwide. Plus, dive into Artificial Intelligence with Google's Teachable Machine. Train your computer to recognize your own dance moves and hand signals. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, coding, and futuristic fun for beginner techies! 7+ 7+ $275 $200
6/29-7/2 Afternoon Game Studio: Design & Play with Scratch Dream of making your own video games? Game Design 101 turns players into creators! Using Scratch’s intuitive block coding, you will design characters, build epic levels, and program unique power-ups. Learn the secrets behind your favorite games while boosting your problem-solving skills. Whether it’s a space racer or a platform adventure, you’ll leave with a playable game to share with friends. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! 7+ 7+ $275 $200
6/29-7/2 Morning Python Arcade: Retro Game Coding Ready to code like a pro? Level up from blocks to text with Python, the language used by top tech companies! In this fast-paced camp, you’ll master the basics of logic and syntax while building your own retro arcade-style games. Crack codes, solve puzzles, and create playable projects from scratch. It’s the ultimate introduction to real-world programming, designed to challenge your mind and spark a lifelong passion for tech. 10+ 10+ $275 $200
6/29-7/2 Afternoon Roblox Makers: Build & Script Your World Transform from Roblox player to Roblox developer! Take control in Roblox Studio to build the ultimate 'Obby' (obstacle course). Design treacherous lava pits, moving platforms, and speed runs that will challenge your friends. You’ll learn real 3D game design concepts and scripting tricks to make your world come alive. Customize your avatar, sculpt terrain, and launch a game that could top the leaderboards. The world awaits your creation! 10+ 10+ $275 $200
7/6-7/10 Morning Bot Builders: Build & Code Your Robot Build it, code it, keep it! Dive into the world of robotics where you'll assemble and program your very own robot friend. Learn the engineering behind the machine and the code that makes it move. From navigating mazes to completing challenges, you are in command. Best of all, you take your robot home to continue the fun! $75 robot fee applied; students own their robots. 7+ 7+ $400 $325
7/6-7/10 Afternoon Roblox & VR: YouTuber Studio Become a VR star! Put on the Meta Quest headset to play and record crazy Roblox VR adventures. Then, hop on the PC to edit your footage, add sound effects, and create viral-worthy videos. You’ll also learn to build custom VR obbys to challenge your friends. It’s playing, creating, and streaming all in one! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
7/6-7/10 Morning Roblox & VR: YouTuber Studio Become a VR star! Put on the Meta Quest headset to play and record crazy Roblox VR adventures. Then, hop on the PC to edit your footage, add sound effects, and create viral-worthy videos. You’ll also learn to build custom VR obbys to challenge your friends. It’s playing, creating, and streaming all in one! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
7/6-7/10 Afternoon Roblox Tycoon: Scripting & Game Biz Dream of creating the next Bloxburg? Stop just playing and start building your empire! Master Lua scripting to create your own 'Tycoon' or adventure game. Learn the secrets of the Roblox marketplace: selling game passes, designing skins, and earning real Robux. Build your game, publish it to the world, and watch the players roll in! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
7/13-7/17 Morning App Studio: Memes & Mini-Games Don't just play apps build the ones that make everyone laugh! Use easy drag-and-drop blocks to create a hilarious 'Meme Soundboard,' a wacky 'Voice Changer,' or an addictive 'Cookie Clicker' game. No boring typing required! You’ll design the buttons, record the sounds, and scan a QR code to run your app on a real phone. It’s the ultimate way to show off your tech skills! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
7/13-7/17 Afternoon Roblox Makers: Build & Script Your World Transform from Roblox player to Roblox developer! Take control in Roblox Studio to build the ultimate 'Obby' (obstacle course). Design treacherous lava pits, moving platforms, and speed runs that will challenge your friends. You’ll learn real 3D game design concepts and scripting tricks to make your world come alive. Customize your avatar, sculpt terrain, and launch a game that could top the leaderboards. The world awaits your creation! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
7/13-7/17 Morning Roblox Combat: Anime & RPG Battles Love games like Blox Fruits and Anime Adventures? Build your own! Use Lua code to script flashy superpowers, custom swords, and leveling systems. Design a combat arena where players battle for XP and loot. You won't just build a world; you'll code the magic, health bars, and enemy AI. Don't just play the hero—code the power that makes them legendary! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
7/13-7/17 Afternoon Python AI: Build a Smart Assistant Move over, Siri! Use Python to build your own voice-activated AI assistant. You’ll use real code to make a bot that listens to commands, tells jokes, and launches your favorite apps. No massive supercomputers needed—just clever logic and standard coding libraries. By the end of the week, you won't just have a program; you'll have a loyal digital sidekick that talks back! 10+ 10+ $325 $250
7/20-7/24 Morning Bot Builders: Build & Code Your Robot Build it, code it, keep it! Dive into the world of robotics where you'll assemble and program your very own robot friend. Learn the engineering behind the machine and the code that makes it move. From navigating mazes to completing challenges, you are in command. Best of all, you take your robot home to continue the fun! $75 robot fee applied; students own their robots. 7+ 7+ $400 $325
7/20-7/24 Afternoon Code Creators: Scratch & AI Lab Step into the future with Coding 101! You won't just play games—you'll create them using Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop code blocks loved by kids worldwide. Plus, dive into Artificial Intelligence with Google's Teachable Machine. Train your computer to recognize your own dance moves and hand signals. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, coding, and futuristic fun for beginner techies! 7+ 7+ $325 $250
7/20-7/24 Morning Unity Action: 3D Speed Run Want to build a game that feels like Fall Guys? Master the basics of Unity! You’ll create a thrilling 3D obstacle course complete with spinning hammers, slippery slopes, and physics-based traps. Learn the real tools pros use to control gravity and collisions. By the end of the week, you'll have a fully playable speed-run level to challenge your friends. It’s fast, fun, and 100% real game design. 10+ 10+ $325 $250
7/20-7/24 Afternoon Roblox Combat: Anime & RPG Battles Love games like Blox Fruits and Anime Adventures? Build your own! Use Lua code to script flashy superpowers, custom swords, and leveling systems. Design a combat arena where players battle for XP and loot. You won't just build a world; you'll code the magic, health bars, and enemy AI. Don't just play the hero—code the power that makes them legendary! 10+ 10+ $325 $250

Our Testimonials

  • "Staff is great. They have managed to turn my son's technology obsession into a creative (instead of just observing you tube videos) outlet. Now instead of just watching videos or playing games...he is creating his games."
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  • "My son loves to go here. He looks forward to it all week. They have great communication and make sure the kids are really engaged ."
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  • "We love theCoderSchool! My 9 year old son started 1:1 lessons there 6 months ago (he is shy, so I thought 1:1 would be good for him to start with that). He LOVES it!"
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  • "What you have brought [here] is simply amazing! Your coaches are fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better learning environment for my son to do his thing and expand his knowledge!"
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  • "My daughter has been going to The Coder School for over five years and absolutely loves it!"
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  • "I was unsure at first but every time my daughter finishes a class she is excited and happy and looks forward to it every week! Nothing better than incorporating fun with education!"
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  • "Excellent staff, reasonable prices, and most important they make it fun for kids to learn coding. My son is always excited to go back and work on his game."
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Apps We Build

Each year, theCoderSchool partners with the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a nationwide coding contest run by districts of the U.S. Congress. Some of our students have won this prestigious prize, met their U.S. Congressperson, and even flown to DC for the winners event.

Starting in 2025–2026, we’re leveling up with the brand new CAC Top Apps presented by theCoderSchool. These awards, created by theCoderSchool in collaboration with CAC, celebrate the top apps chosen from all the district winners nationwide. Find out who makes this even more prestigious list each April!

School Info

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1730 S Dale Mabry Hwy
In Carriage Trade Plaza
(813)422-5566
southtampa@thecoderschool.com
Monday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Meet Our Owner

Lesly Ramirez

Hi, my name is Lesly Ramirez-Olavarria. I'm a proud mom of 5, and I am the Owner of theCoderSchools in the Tampa Area! I was born and raised in Peru until the age of 12 and lived in New York until three years ago. We have made Tampa our home, and we could not be any happier to be bringing you Silicon Valley's #1 Coding School.

I was introduced to coding early in my IT career by my now loving husband. I went from being a passive participant in the digital world to an active player in the field of technology, and I loved every minute of it!

We are so excited to be part of the tech-education movement that teaches kids to code in a fun and exciting way. If you'd like to learn more about what we do or how you can get started, feel free to reach me at lesly@thecoderschool.com with any questions.

Meet the Owner and Senior Advisor

Mike Olavarria

Hi, my name is Michael Olavarria. I'm a proud father and a Senior Advisor for The Coder School New Tampa and South Tampa! Full disclosure: I am a geek. I love computers. I love everything about them. I spend hours coding, debugging, and discussing coding practices with other coders. When I am not coding, I teach coding and write about computers as part of my professional career.

My passion grows as I see students who learn to program early in life gain a deeper and more complete understanding of the logic and advanced thinking behind coding. Like learning a language early in life, learning and practicing this type of thinking early in development influences a child's brain as it is still developing. This is why early learners have experienced such boundless success in this field (think Gates, Zuckerberg, Jobs,…the list goes on and on). If you'd like to learn more about what we do or how you can get started, feel free to reach me at molavarria@thecoderschool.com with any questions.

We're always looking for great Code Coaches. Shoot us an email with resumé to see if we're a fit!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can coding help kids?

Many folks might think learning to code is so kids can actually code an app. Honestly, that's not usually the case! Coding real-life apps is tough. Despite what the media says, your kid is not writing some million dollar app by themselves in a month. Instead, coding helps kid *solve problems*. Coding is all about debugging and logically thinking through the fix. Breaking a large problem into smaller parts, logical sequencing, these are all important problem solving skills for any kid (or adult!). A second benefit is confidence and passion in technology. There's plenty of time for kids to learn the latest real tech (which changes all the time), but the time to build passion for technology (and a foundational knowledge base) is when they're young!

Do you teach Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Learning AI comes in many flavors, and we teach them all. In our view, learning AI is separated into:
  1. Using AI - Integrate AI models into custom code, including Scratch for our younger coders.
  2. Understanding AI - Explore how AI works under the covers structurally
  3. Refining Coding Skills - AI is all code and data, so it's important to be a proficient coder before learning even more
  4. Coding with AI - Our proficient coders can use AI extensions to help code much faster
  5. Building AI - Our most advanced coders may be able to dig into the details of how AI is built
Come in and chat with us to find out whether learning AI is right for your child.

Do kids still need to code with AI on the horizon?

Emphatically YES! More than ever, AI will be the great equalizer, making everyone's skillset pretty similar. This is why instead of moving away from coding, kids should learn the critical thinking and logic skills of coding now. Using that with AI will be the powerful combination skillset that will set kids up for a successful future. Find out more reasons in an article by our CEO.

What is the best coding language to learn as a beginner?

The truth is, Scratch is amazing for a beginner at ANY AGE. If someone is truly a beginner, a platform like Scratch can allow them to create and engage much more quickly. Older kids (say 11 and up) can soon move to a language like Python or Javascript. Just remember that it takes a LOT MORE work to get Python/Javascript to do the same thing as Scratch - so the kids will need some patience. No matter what anyone tells you please DO NOT start learning with Java or C++! Those languages are too advanced to start with, and we've seen it too often - kids will give up because it's so hard! Definition of backfiring!

What is the best age to start coding?

It depends - we think the best age is the age they want to do it! Listen, there's plenty of time to *really* learn to code - there's a reason Comp Sci is a really tough college degree. The important thing in the younger years is to bring out the desire and passion to learn more - that's why at theCoderSchool we customize our projects based on the student's interests and really focus on engagement before learning.

How do I get accepted into a college computer science program?

These days, top colleges are incredibly selective. Learning to code by itself probably won't help you stand out enough. Instead, consider building a unique Coder Story. Can we help? Sure can!

What are the benefits of kids learning to code?

Children of all ages can benefit from learning coding skills, and students who get hands-on experience with computer programming go on to excel in other subjects Coding helps students gain computer proficiency and build real-world problem-solving skills. Exploring technology is essential for computer literacy. Building fundamental coding skills encourages creativity, promotes teamwork, and enhances spatial intelligence and logical thinking skills. Kids of all ages can learn computer science. For teenagers, learning how to code leads to the development of transferable skills that can be applied in future careers or workplaces. If your student is interested in data science or machine learning, a self-paced course in computer programming can help pave their path.

As you and your family consider coding programs, it helps to keep in mind:

  • The age of the student (we can teach kids as young as six)
  • Their individual interests (such as Lego, Roblox, robotics, video game design, or artificial intelligence)
  • Any previous hands-on experience with coding (even exposure to mobile apps or playing with Minecraft counts)
  • Preferred learning style (we offer both flexible and structured curricula and support self-paced learning)
  • Social skills (some students learn best in one-on-one lessons, while others favor teamwork)

Whether the student wants to explore Minecraft modding in Minecraft camp, is interested in HTML, or wants to learn block-based coding like CSS, our interactive classes provide a great coding experience.

Can a 6 year old do coding?

Sure! Kids this young are just developing their sense of logic. While some advanced 6 year olds are ready to dive into learning Scratch, many are better off with fun learning apps like Kodable or Scratch Jr..

How do kids learn to code?

Same way adults do! The best way to learn something is to just DO it. It's not about all the theory and fancy words, it's about just doing it over and over again. If you're a parent with a college degree, think back. How much of that theoretical curriculum did you really use in your job? Or did you really learn your job by DOING your job? It's the same with kids, we'll mentor and guide them, but most importantly, we'll get them to code something custom that they want to code!

Where is the best place to learn coding for kids?

We're a little bit biased, but we think it's theCoderSchool! There's no better way to learn anything, including coding, than just doing it with a mentor to guide you. Online or in person, our Code Coaches will give you that low-ratio full attention that every kid deserves!
Read about Private+Semi-Private Coaching, Virtual Learning, Coding Classes, Robotics, Python, Scratch, or Video Game Coding
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 southtampa@thecoderschool.com!

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