About the Coding for Kids Program
In today’s world, technology is king if you want your child to have a successful future, they need to stay ahead of the curve with real-life, hands-on skills. They’ll learn more about how computers work, while dreaming up unique projects, learning resilience and discipline, and working in an empowering group setting.
In the MakerKids Coding Program for kids, your child will code games, websites and more! In our coding classes children learn how computers work, exercise creativity by coming up with ideas for how their project will look and feel, and build resilience and perseverance when trouble-shooting their very own game.
In Our Coding Program Kids Learn
Character development
Storyboarding
Animation
Environment and level design
Beta testing
Coding
Coding
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
Kids will learn everything they need to know to code their very own game: character development, storyboarding, animation, environment and level design, beta testing and, of course, coding.
Skills Learned:
Why choose MakerKids to teach your child how to code?
When kids learn to code with our online program they don’t only learn how to code in isolation. Instead, in addition to learning internet safety, game design and beta testing (and having fun while at it), your kid will learn very valuable social skills such as resilience and confidence. Many of our students do incredible things with their newly acquired computer skills.
21st Century Skills
Kids have gone from having emotional or academic difficulties to leading clubs, improving their marks, and taking on more responsibility and ownership at home.
Technical Skills
Your kids will learn from NASA-educated entrepreneurs, teachers and engineers. These professional skills will help them become leaders in their future careers.
Social Skills
Your kids will feel like they fit in with this community of like-minded peers and feel a sense of belonging. Kids make friends, learn conflict resolution skills, and collaborate to build amazing projects.
MakerKids Success Stories
12 year old Serena joined the MakerKids after-school coding classes for kids and four weeks later, used wearable technology to program a hat that lights up, and published a tutorial about it in OWL Kids magazine!
After taking a MakerKids Robotics class, 10 year old Alex started his own business repairing neighbours’ audio equipment. He also makes and sells audio speakers to his neighbors. This surely didn’t go unnoticed, and Alex’s success was covered on national television. Imagine what Alex’s career possibilities could be.
12 year old Leif, who says “coming to MakerKids is like Christmas every day!” built an underwater robot and was featured on Breakfast TV and published in OWL Kids magazine
After taking a MakerKids Robotics program for kids, Artash built an autonomous rover that can transmit data wirelessly to the NASA Space Apps competition – and won the NASA nominations People’s Choice Awards. Imagine the impact Artash can have on the world and his future career prospects.
After taking the robotics program at MakerKids, Sienna built a “Bob the Blob” robot and presented her project ast the TIFF Digiplayspace exhibition which was featured on national TV. Imagine what she can do when she grows up!
After starting classes with MakerKids, Goran started teaching kids at his school about electronics! Goran loves airplanes so he designed an entire airport on Minecraft and is now in the process of building a robotic airplane.
After starting classes with MakerKids, 11 year old Max started teaching kids at his school about coding. Max taught a Scratch coding class to a class of over 60 kids. When he grows up, Max wants to be an engineer, a doctor or an orthodontist. Time will tell what great accomplishments Max will have when he grows up.
Coding Classes Pricing
All classes are VIRTUAL (learn from home) and taught by live instructors.
Select the location nearest to you to ensure you are enrolled with a MakerKids community near you.
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
Weekly 1 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 1-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Weekly 2 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 2-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Private
- Ideal for students who thrive in 1:1 settings, with classes tailored to their needs
- 1:1 class with a dedicated, recurring instructor
- 60-minute session
5-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 5 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
4-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 4 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
PA Days
- 2 hours of fun
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
Virtual Party (2 hours)
- Kids create their own invention from start to finish!
- Learning new skills while having fun
- Hands-on experience
- Grades 1-8
Custom Program, Camp or Party
- Choose between our topics, or inquire about other topics
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Pick time(s) that work for you and your group
- Quality learning time
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 2-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Private
- Ideal for students who thrive in 1:1 settings, with classes tailored to their needs
- 1:1 class with a dedicated, recurring instructor
- 60-minute session
5-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 5 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
4-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 4 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
PA Days
- 2 hours of fun
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
Virtual Party (2 hours)
- Kids create their own invention from start to finish!
- Learning new skills while having fun
- Hands-on experience
- Grades 1-8
Custom Program, Camp or Party
- Choose between our topics, or inquire about other topics
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Pick time(s) that work for you and your group
- Quality learning time
5-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 5 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
4-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 4 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
PA Days
- 2 hours of fun
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
Grades 1-2
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 1-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 2-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Private
- Ideal for students who thrive in 1:1 settings, with classes tailored to their needs
- 1:1 class with a dedicated, recurring instructor
- 60-minute session
Virtual Party (2 hours)
- Kids create their own invention from start to finish!
- Learning new skills while having fun
- Hands-on experience
- Grades 1-8
Custom Program, Camp or Party
- Choose between our topics, or inquire about other topics
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Pick time(s) that work for you and your group
- Quality learning time
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
Weekly 1 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 1-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Weekly 2 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 2-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Private
- Ideal for students who thrive in 1:1 settings, with classes tailored to their needs
- 1:1 class with a dedicated, recurring instructor
- 60-minute session
5-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 5 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
4-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 4 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
PA Days
- 2 hours of fun
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
Virtual Party (2 hours)
- Kids create their own invention from start to finish!
- Learning new skills while having fun
- Hands-on experience
- Grades 1-8
Custom Program, Camp or Party
- Choose between our topics, or inquire about other topics
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Pick time(s) that work for you and your group
- Quality learning time
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
Weekly 1 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 1-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Weekly 2 Hour Class
- Flexibility of month-to-month payments
- 2-hr team session per week
- 5:1 student to instructor ratio
Private
- Ideal for students who thrive in 1:1 settings, with classes tailored to their needs
- 1:1 class with a dedicated, recurring instructor
- 60-minute session
5-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 5 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
4-Day Camp
- 2 hours x 4 days
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
PA Days
- 2 hours of fun
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Breaks and games
Virtual Party (2 hours)
- Kids create their own invention from start to finish!
- Learning new skills while having fun
- Hands-on experience
- Grades 1-8
Custom Program, Camp or Party
- Choose between our topics, or inquire about other topics
- Secure, virtual classrooms
- Pick time(s) that work for you and your group
- Quality learning time
Coding Program for Kids FAQ
Coding tells computers what they should do. It is a language that the computer understands. Coding for kids empowers kids to create digital technology, not just consume it. Coding allows kids to program their own video games, website, or app to whatever they want.
Yes! Coding not only teaches kids the valuable skill of actual coding, but it instills other skills. It teaches them about problem-solving and what to do if the code they originally built doesn’t work the first time. They also learn how to collaborate with others who may have some good ideas for them and vice versa. Coding also lets kids use their creativity to the max. You never know what you can create until you try.
Some people say kids can learn to code as young as age 5. Others say age 7 is more appropriate. It really depends on the child. If your child has the attention span at a younger age, you can give it a try. If it just doesn’t work out, you can always wait a year or two.
With MakerKids you can choose for your child to take a class weekly, daily, or through a private class. We also offer camps throughout the year that are also great ways to get kids interested in coding.
For your child to have everything they need to be successful in our Coding classes for kids, we recommend having the following items ready for each class:
- A laptop or desktop (with 4GB+ RAM)
- Internet connection
- Working microphone and speakers
- Keyboard and a mouse
- Chrome browser
- Webcam (optional)
