Where Kids Learn to Think Critically

We offer in-person and online 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. Through hands-on projects like coding games, animations, and interactive stories, as well as exploring foundational concepts in artificial intelligence, data, algorithms, and logic, students build creativity, confidence, and computational thinking. They develop not just technical skills, but the mindset of thoughtful, adaptable problem solvers.

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The Coding Space featured on Nickelodeon!

Recognized Among the Best Coding Classes for Kids

We've been featured in 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.

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The Screen Time Dilemma: How to Turn Kids from Consumers into Creators

March 12, 2025

The Problem: Passive vs. Active Screen Time Not all screen time is created equal. While excessive time spent watching videos or playing repetitive games can be detrimental, engaging with technology in an active, problem-solving way can enhance learning and future career readiness. The key difference? Consumption vs. Creation. Consumption: Scrolling social media, binge-watching videos, or playing…

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Coding Career Spotlight: Data Scientist

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When you think about careers at the intersection of tech and creativity, data science might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with its mix of problem-solving, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology, data science is one of the most exciting fields to explore today. From Netflix recommendations to medical breakthroughs, data scientists are changing the way we understand and interact…

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…

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