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Coding Classes for Kids around Chicago

December 15, 2019 By Kim

Coding Classes around Chicago for kidsOver the years, I’ve fielded a ton of questions about where to find coding classes for kids, especially around Chicago, my hometown. It’s finally here! The providers below offer afterschool and weekend coding classes. Some even offer special 1:1 coaching or mentoring to support your budding programmer.

Coding skills are 21st-century job skills. They open the doors to so many opportunities. With code, your child can create games, animations, direct robots, and more. Get started today!

This guide is sponsored by Digital Adventures, which has locations in Chicago (Lincoln Park), Wilmette, and Oak Park.

Coding Classes for Kids around Chicago

Kids can code at a Digital Adventures party in Chicago suburbsDigital Adventures Join the top-rated (150+ 5 Star Reviews) technology studio for kids in Chicago. At Digital Adventures, kids will learn how to build video games, robots, animation, Minecraft Mods, 3D models, mobile applications and websites in our state-of-the-art learning studios. Daily class summaries and digital portfolios enable you to track your child’s development progress. Customers can save 10% OFF by entering MAKERMOM in the promocode field during registration. Chicago, Wilmette, Oak Park

coding for kids in Chicago at codeverseCodeverse The Codeverse studio is a futuristic, digital wonderland. Every aspect encourages play, inspires creativity, and promotes collaboration. Kids build games and apps, and program dozens of gadgets featured within the Codeverse studio, using KidScript, a programming language that draws inspiration from JavaScript, Ruby, Python, C++, and Visual Basic. Chicago, Wilmette, or Naperville

Code Ninjas Build video games while learning coding, math, logic and problem-solving. Park Ridge and Elmhurst

Code Play Learn Minecraft modding, Roblox, Lego Robotics, LittleBits engineering and more. Oak Park

Coder Dojo See We All Code

Coder School Programs for students at all skill levels in a broad array of languages. Highland Park

Codinu Python, Scratch, App development and more. Naperville

Engineering for Kids Lake County  Lake Villa and Engineering for Kids Western Suburbs Aurora

Power Up Tech Academy Weekly coding classes throughout the year to gradually build skills and confidence in technology. Chicago

Sylvan Learning Various locations around the metro area.

Remember that park districts are about more than physical fitness. Look for coding classes in your seasonal guide.

Free Coding Classes for Kids

Tech Girlz Workshops (typically free) on coding and tech topics just for girls. Chicago

We All Code Hands-on coding workshops (often free) for kids ages 7-17 in several different programming languages. Chicago

Don’t miss the STEM Kids Chicago Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Camp Guides for even more options!

Not in the Chicago area? Check with your local library, park district, or your Apple or Microsoft store for classes and workshops.

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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