Where Kids Learn to Think Critically

We offer in-person and online coding classes and camps for kids and teens in a caring, inclusive space for students to have fun, be challenged, and grow as thinkers, learners, and leaders. In our online and in-person coding spaces, students learn to code through the development of computational thinking skills, intellectual confidence, self-expression, and independence.

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The Coding Space featured on Nickelodeon!

Best Coding Classes for Kids

We're the best according to Time Out, Mommy Poppins, and Tiny Beans, as seen on Good Morning America and Nickelodeon!

Student-Centered Learning

Our project-based, self-paced coding curriculum in Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and more lets kids code games, animations, and apps as unique as they are.

An instructor and two students gather around a computer with electronics hooked up to study circuits.

Learn by Doing

Our teachers never lecture. We believe in asking questions to help students solve problems.

A young girl in coding classes in the appearance of a superhero.

Skills For Life

Our supportive space fosters a growth mindset, grit, and the freedom to make mistakes, empowering students to grow past their comfort zones.

Instructor showing code logic on a white board to a student

Expert Teachers

Our ongoing training in Socratic-based teaching and computer science education means students learn from teachers in the know.

Group of Coding Space students go on a field trip to Google office in NYC

Personalized Experiences

We partner with students and parents at every step, from accessible tech support to progress reports.

Featured Project

Build it!

Name: Liv

Age: 11

Current class: Advanced Code

Project Title: World Hunger Project

A 2023 Code 4 Change award winner, this project uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to address the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger.

Latest stories

Why Learning to Code Is More Important Than Ever in the Age of AI

August 19, 2024

Just as learning to make sense of numbers is important to understanding math or being able to read is essential for literacy, making sense of code is crucial to understanding the logic and structure that underpin the digital tools we use every day. This foundational knowledge helps us navigate and understand the increasingly tech-driven world around us. AI technologies, such as LLMs and chatbots…

The Coding Space Curriculum Deep Dive

August 19, 2024

At The Coding Space, our mission is to empower people to tackle challenges independently through learning to code. In doing so, we aim to develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, learning skills, confidence, attitudes, and mindsets. Below are a few key tools and tactics we use to accomplish our mission. The project-based, “learning-by-making” classroom “Learning is most effective when…

Code 4 Change 2024: Protect Our Planet

June 27, 2024

We hope you’ll join us in acknowledging and celebrating our coders' hard work and creativity in devising solutions to problems facing our planet. For each submission, The Coding Space made a donation to The Nature Conservancy, supporting the preservation of our natural world.

Recapping Summer 2023: Tech-Packed Fun at The Coding Space!

September 27, 2023

Summer may be over and fall classes underway, but we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the fun we had at camp this past summer and the incredible campers who joined us each week.

5 Reasons to Supplement Your Child’s Education with Coding

August 01, 2023

With the fall semester looming, you might be tempted to shelve supplemental activities so that your child (and you!) can focus on school. And while it’s absolutely true that over-scheduled kids are rarely happy campers, we believe that an after-school coding is the perfect supplement to your child’s education – supporting and enriching their academic lives, rather than overwhelming them. Keep…

Movies to Inspire a Love of STEM

August 01, 2023

In decades past, technology was often presented in film as the stuff of nightmares — think of tech dystopias like Terminator or 2001: A Space Odyssey. But thankfully, technophobia in film is dwindling, and a new generation of filmmakers are creating STEM-centered stories that are full of optimism and possibility. And that’s great news for parents and educators who want to inspire a love of STEM…

Are Coding Classes Worth It?

February 01, 2023

Coding has quickly become a crucial skill in today's digital age. From building websites and mobile apps, to automating tasks and analyzing data, the ability to code is increasingly in demand across a wide range of industries. As a result, many parents are now considering introducing coding to their children at an early age. But is it really worth it? Here are a few reasons why coding classes for…

What Families Are Saying About The Coding Space

I love it here because in my other classes and camps, they just give the answers to you. Here I get to figure it out for myself. It’s more exciting because I learned it myself.

Sofia, age 9

The Coding Space has opened up a whole new world for our daughter, which was especially needed when she couldn’t see friends in person. Her classes are the highlight of her week, and it’s so incredible to watch her progress.

Jill, NYC

My son Aiden said it was the best camp he’s ever done and he absolutely loved everything he learned about coding. The instructors were really excited and knowledgeable.

Lea, Park Slope