Hour of Code 2023: Free Activities

Book free virtual Hour of Code classes for your students - any time of the year! We serve all schools and community organizations.

How it works

Parents looking for Hour of Code activities, explore our free classes! Teachers try our Hour of Code activity classes for groups of 10+ students. Just pick the subject you're interested in and contact us. We'll get in touch to get you all set up for your live Zoom sessions.

1. Learn about activities

Explore 10 free activities below and learn about each class' contents by clicking Learn More.

2. Pick your free activity

Choose from 10 fun choices below and request it by completing the form.

3. Book your activity session

We'll get back to you within 72 business hours to help finalize your class schedule and details, and answer any questions you might have.

4. Enjoy your activity

During your requested time, connect to the Zoom we send and a Create & Learn teacher will lead your group of 10+ students through learning the coding activity you selected!

Pick Your Free Hour of Code Activity

From Scratch to data science, pick the class subject your children will be most excited about from 10 fun computer science classes below

Scratch Ninja

Grades 2-5

Code games and animations with the #1 beginner classes

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Dance Party

Grades 2-5

Hour of Code Dance Party: Code a dance party with music by Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, and more!

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Binary Fun with Minecraft Redstone

Grades 2-5

Binary Fun with Minecraft Redstone: Use the powerful Minecraft Redstone to build logic gates, a secret passcode, and more!

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Minecraft Escape Estate - Hour of Code

Grades 2-7

Learn coding and solve puzzles to escape from the castle in Minecraft

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Junior Robotics

Grades 2-4

Code your robot to move, sense, lift, and more - all in virtual worlds.

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Lights & Beats with Micro:Bit

Grades 2-4

Code lights, sensors, and even radio with this powerful little device.

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Mobile Coding for Apps and Games

Grades 4-7

Create Powerful Mobile Apps and Games Using Intuitive Block Coding.

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AI Explorers

Grades 4-7

Discover How Self-Driving Cars, Face Recognition, and Other Advanced Technologies Work With AI For Kids

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Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids

Grades 4-9

Create with circuits and Arduino - the foundation of smart devices

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Python for AI

Grades 5-12

Dive into a Real-World Top Programming Language

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Hour of Code

What is the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code started as an introduction to computer science created by Code.org. The program was designed to celebrate coding and raise awareness. It was intended to be a quick way to show that anybody can learn the basics of coding, with the goal of broadening participation in the field of computer science. Today it’s become a global movement, with participation in 180 countries and 45 different languages. Millions of students participate, enjoying tutorials and activities for one hour. And you can get involved, too, right here!

When is the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. Which is held annually, typically in December, in recognition of the birthday (December 9, 1906) of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. This year it will take place December 5-11, 2023.

Keep Learning After the Hour of Code

While the Hour of Code will get your students excited about coding, the learning doesn't stop there! Prepare for the future by continuing to learn the basics of computer science with Create & Learn's online coding classes for kids. With a curriculum designed by Google, Stanford and MIT experts, our classes make it fun to learn coding in a low-stress environment, with the support of an engaging, live instructor. From getting started with Scratch to mastering Python, find a programming language that will teach logical thinking you'll use for the rest of your life.

Hour of Code All Year Long

Want to bring award-winning computer science classes to your community? Reserve a free coding session led by Create & Learn for kids grades K-12 to celebrate the Hour of Code with an inspiring activity. Get in touch with us to pick your class content and preferred time! Choose from fun subjects including Scratch, Python, robotics, data science, or artificial intelligence. Our teachers will join your class via Zoom video conferencing at your reserved time and instruct your group of 10+ students. This special free offer is limited to one session and for a group of 10+ students only.

* If you are looking for classes for less than 10 students, sign up for our online coding for kids classes.

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Get in touch to book your free Hour of Code session

Get in touch with our experts to pick the perfect class and date that works for you. Answer a few quick questions, and we'll get back to you quickly to book your Hour of Code class.