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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
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
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
Grades 3-9
Best class to start learning Roblox game making
Best starting point for kids with previous coding experience
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens
Grades 5-10
Fast-paced introduction to coding: build games, stories, and animations
Best starting point for middle school beginners
Free Intro to Python Coding
Free Intro to Python Coding
Grades 5-10
Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI
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
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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AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)
AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)
Grades 4-9
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies
Summer Camp Information Session
Summer Camp Information Session
Grades K-12
Looking for ideas for planning out summer activities? Wondering what the next steps are for your child’s learning? Or maybe you’re curious about why — and how — to learn coding in the era of Artificial Intelligence? Join our Summer Camp Info Session 🌞! We’ll answer all these questions and more, plus you’ll get to meet some of our awesome teachers. Here’s what we’ll cover: * Get an overview of our program and curriculum structure * Explore popular learning pathways in computer science for different ages * Understand key milestones for middle and high school students on coding * Learn how coding connects with other subject areas  * Review camp logistics: timing, format, themes, and more * Enjoy breakout sessions where our amazing instructors showcase featured camps and classes
Circuit Fun with Snap Circuits
Circuit Fun with Snap Circuits
Grades 2-8
They are in your phone, and they are in your car. They light up your house, and they run roller coasters. What are they? They're electronic circuits and they're everywhere! In this fun free online event series, your child will learn the basics of electronic circuits using Snap Circuits. We will build several fun projects each time, while learning what a circuit is, how circuits work, and how to add more parts in a circuit to make sounds, light, and more! They will also learn sensors and advanced content such as integrated circuits. "I really love this fun and interactive event. Me and my classmates had a blast sharing with each other and talking about how things work. The teacher was amazing and he helped me out so much. When a person was stuck on something he would help us out." shared our student Pavel. It is a series of 6 events that are happening on the following dates. Sign up once and you will be included in all future events in the series. * Saturday, 3/8/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Introduction * Thursday, 4/10/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Conductors * Saturday, 5/10/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Resistors * Friday, 6/6/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Integrated Circuits 1 * Saturday, 7/12/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sensors * Friday, 8/8/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Integrated Circuits 2
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure, Conversation with Astronaut Fred Haise
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure, Conversation with Astronaut Fred Haise
Grades 2-12
We are very excited to host Fred Haise, one of the three astronauts for the Apollo 13 mission. Fred Haise began his aviation career as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot before transitioning to civilian roles as a flight instructor and research pilot. He later worked as a test pilot for NASA, contributing to various aeronautical research programs, which showcased his exceptional piloting skills. His extensive experience in high-risk flight operations led to his selection as an astronaut in 1966, ultimately serving as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 13. The 1970 Apollo 13 mission was a failed attempt to land humans on the Moon due to an explosion that severely damaged the spacecraft, but it was considered a "successful failure" because of the capabilities demonstrated by the crew and thousands of people across the world that collaborated to return the crew safely to Earth. We are fortunate to have as our special guest speaker, Fred Haise (NASA research pilot, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot and Commander of the first Space Shuttle orbiter Enterprise) to share his personal experience and stories from his lunar and space shuttle missions along with his insights of the human spaceflight program, as Artemis attempts to return people to the Moon over 55 years after Apollo 13. Fred lives in Houston, Texas USA. Due to Fred's organization's request, we will be hosting a pre-event and then the event itself. Part 1 – Pre-Event Session (Friday, May 9th, 45min): We will prepare questions for Fred together and send them to him in advance. All students who are interested in asking Fred a question should watch the two videos in this deck [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AmQTq1396Tc2cZQC-iE4l6vN2fLJEIuZaAupO-WZXag/edit#slide=id.g303ead5eb09_0_509]and submit your question via this form before May 9th [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aiIkIEYbAZiDcRpIYsZmdHQDZaErcxEdxSgTnuVaceE/preview]. We will discuss these questions and your takeaways for the videos on May 9th. Students who attend this pre-session will get priority in asking questions. Part 2 – Live Q&A with Fred Haise (Thursday, May 23rd): Students whose questions are selected will have the opportunity to ask Fred their questions live at the event! We are incredibly excited and can’t wait to learn more about Apollo 13 and space science! More fun classes - Excited about space science? Check out these classes: * NASA STEM Club [https://www.create-learn.us/kids-online-club/nasa-stem-club] - Explore the mysteries of outer space science with fun projects * Junior Robotics [https://www.create-learn.us/robotics-for-kids/vex-vr-robotics] - Code your robot to move, sense, lift, and more - all in virtual worlds * Robotics with Arduino [https://www.create-learn.us/robotics-for-kids/arduino] - Create with circuits and Arduino - the foundation of robotics and smart devices * C++ Essentials [https://www.create-learn.us/coding-for-kids/cpp] - an object-oriented language that's often used to build large-scale applications and power robots. * Space classes by Bruce Callow [https://www.create-learn.us/partners/bruce-callow-296] - Bruce is passionate about space education and offers several specialty classes.

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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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