Free Coding Classes For Kids

Free coding classes for kids are a great way to introduce computer programming to students. For years, we've been teaching coding to kids of all ages, offering engaging and interactive live online courses designed by experts from Google, Stanford, and MIT. From beginner Scratch coding to fascinating Roblox game development, and even Python programming that drives real-world innovation, all of our courses are led live by US-based expert instructors. Explore our award-winning free introductory computer programming classes, and discover how your child can develop their creativity and their passion for computer science. Get started today to discover the magic in technology!

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Free Coding Courses For Kids Online

Join free coding classes for kids to build your child’s curiosity and passion for computer science. Our free coding classes provide an engaging and fun way for kids to explore programming and start building their tech skills with the help of a live expert, at no cost to you.

Free Intro to Scratch Coding

Grades 2-5

Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding

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Best starting point for elementary school beginners

Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens

Grades 5-10

Fast-paced introduction to Scratch coding: build games, stories, and animations

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Best starting point for middle school beginners

Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Grades 3-9

Best class to start learning Roblox game making

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Best starting point for kids with previous coding experience

Free Intro to Python Coding

Grades 5-10

Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI

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Best starting point for high school beginners

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Free Programming And Tech Events For Kids Online

Join our series of fun free live online kids coding events to learn and get inspired. Our free computer science events provide children a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of the biggest experts in their fields, from NASA and Pixar, to Apple and more, and discover real-life applications of computer science! When you enroll your child in our free community events there will be plenty of aahs and wows as they enjoy lessons in engineering with Snap Circuits, the ways artificial intelligence impacts the world around us and how it works, and even code to escape Dr. Breakowski's mysterious mansion by dawn. Sign up today, and find your child more motivated to code, create, and learn!

Minecraft Coding - The Show Must Go On

Grades 2-7

Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft

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Code for Nature Challenge Workshop

Grades 2-12

The world is changing: record-breaking heat waves, widespread drought, intense hurricanes, and the accompanying disappearance of habitats for animals on land, in rivers, and in oceans. Encourage your student to enter our Code for Nature challenge [https://www.create-learn.us/code-for-nature], and apply what they have learned to raise awareness, protect the environment, help those affected by environmental change, and potentially solve environmental issues. Submit your project by August 23rd for a chance to be one of 10 winners to win a $15 Amazon gift card! For middle and highschool students, it is a great way to prepare for Congressional App Challenge as well. To help students create their projects, we are hosting free live online workshops led by an expert. These workshop will be mostly students driven in that we will brainstorm together to identify local environmental issues students are passionate about, define potential project ideas for the issues identified, figure out what features should be included in projects, and address any coding questions that students might have. So brain your idea, curiosity, or just passion for nature. We will brainstorm and find something you are excited about! These events will attract many students, so save your spot today. You can submit to the challenge regardless of whether you join the workshop or not. Build skills to create any project you can dream to help the planet in our popular live online classes: * Scratch Ninja [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/scratch] (grades 2 - 5) or Accelerated Scratch [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/advanced-scratch] (grades 6 - 9) * Canva for Kids [https://www.create-learn.us/design-for-kids/graphic-design-canva] (grades 4 - 8) * Mobile Coding for Apps and Games [https://www.create-learn.us/mobile-for-kids/first-mobile-apps] (grades 5 - 10) * Modern Website Design with Wix [https://www.create-learn.us/cloud-computing/wix] (grades 5-12) * Python for AI [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/python](grades 5 - 12) * Build Your Web with HTML, CSS, and Javascript [https://www.create-learn.us/cloud-computing/javascript](grades 6-12)

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AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)

Grades 4-9

Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies

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CalTech Space Expert on Reaching Alpha Centauri Travel with Lightsail Technology

Grades 4-12

Imagine traveling through interstellar space aboard a spacecraft propelled by ultrathin sails. Sounds like science fiction? It might just become reality one day. The lightsail will travel faster than any previous spacecraft, with potential to eventually open interstellar distances to direct spacecraft exploration that are now only accessible by remote observation. In this exciting online event, we will explore how Dr. Michael Kelzenberg and his team at Caltech are helping lead a global effort to make interstellar travel a reality. We'll discover how ultralight spacecraft can be propelled by powerful lasers using advanced “lightsails,” and how Caltech has built the world’s first platform to directly measure how laser light pushes on these sails. We’ll also hear about the challenges of sail design, material science, and how cutting-edge nanotechnology is helping guide and stabilize these sails, which will travel at about 20% of the speed of light. Breakthrough Starshot bridges the gap between science and science fiction — turning bold dreams of travelling to another star system into a real scientific mission. Dr. Michael Kelzenberg Dr. Michael Kelzenberg is a staff scientist at Caltech, specializing in space-based solar power and interstellar propulsion. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Caltech in 2010, developing thin-film silicon photovoltaics that contributed to the founding of Caelux Corp. He later worked on microwave propulsion at Escape Dynamics and helped co-found ETC Solar (now Mesoline) to advance solar efficiency. Since 2016, he has contributed to Caltech’s Space Solar Power Project and the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative — which aims to send ultra-light probes to Alpha Centauri using laser-driven lightsails to explore the habitable-zone exoplanet of the Proxima Centauri system within our lifetimes. His interests include aviation, astrophotography, and exploring the desert southwest.

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Explore Kids Coding Bootcamp Pathways

Grades K-2

Grades 2-4

Grades 4-6

Grades 6-9

Grades 9-12

Summer And Winter Coding Camps

Create & Learn's camps for kids offer a fun and educational way to keep young minds engaged during the summer and winter break. With a variety of interactive coding, robotics, and tech-focused camps, children can explore exciting subjects like game development, artificial intelligence, mobile app creation, and AP Computer Science.

Led by expert instructors, our live online camps are designed for students of all experience levels, providing personalized instruction and hands-on projects. Whether your child is a tech beginner or looking to expand their skills, summer and winter camps are the perfect way to unlock their creativity and passion for technology!

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Teach Kids Coding For Free

Teaching kids coding for free is best done through engaging, interactive platforms that make learning fun and accessible. It’s important to start with beginner-friendly activities that match a child's age and interests, allowing them to create games or apps they're excited about. The key is to nurture their curiosity while providing hands-on projects that let them see immediate results from their code, sparking a love for programming!

Tools such as Scratch, Minecraft Education, and Roblox Studio provide a playful introduction to programming concepts using simple, drag-and-drop interfaces or easy-to-learn text-based coding languages. In addition, Code.org's Hour of Code program offers free self-guided tutorials kids can complete in an hour. These are great online resources and platforms where your child can get information and knowledge about how to code for free.

But what happens if they get stuck on a line of code, learn outdated information, or find all it too overwhelming or confusing? They probably won't stick with coding, and they might never want to return to it. The opportunity to foster their passion for computer science might flash by in the blink of an eye!

Pairing these tools with supportive guidance, such as in free online classes or in coding communities, helps kids build their confidence and problem-solving skills. Free live online classes are the best way for your child to learn because of the supportive help from a qualified trained expert, interactivity and personalized support, and scaffolded learning paths that set students up for success.

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