theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond

theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond offers coding and digital arts classes that include 3D modeling, Python, Scratch game design, general game design, AI lessons, digital design, and 3D graphics. The Digital Arts Studio program focuses on digital design using cutting edge tools, and students learn the foundations of 3D graphics using Blender, a 3D computer graphics software toolset. No coding is needed for the Digital Arts Studio.

• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: 12 weekly sessions from 3/8–5/31 with no classes on 4/5, with separate series for 3D Modeling, Python, and Scratch Game Design
• Price: Art Class Series: 3D Modeling: 12 weekly sessions for $399. Code Class Series: Python: 12 weekly sessions for $399. Code Class Series: Scratch Game Design: 12 weekly sessions for $399.

The Art Class Series: 3D Modeling runs as 12 weekly sessions from 3/8–5/31 (no classes 4/5), is recommended for ages 10–13, and meets on Tuesdays at 3:30pm for 3D Modeling 1 and 5:30pm for 3D Modeling 2. The Code Class Series: Python also runs 12 weekly sessions from 3/8–5/31 (no classes 4/5), is recommended for ages 10–13, and offers Python 1 on Sundays at 11:00am and Wednesdays at 5:30pm, Python 2 on Thursdays at 4:30pm, and Python 3 on Fridays at 4:30pm. The Code Class Series: Scratch Game Design runs 12 weekly sessions from 3/8–5/31 (no classes 4/5), is recommended for ages 8–10, and offers Scratch Game Design 1 on Sundays at 12:00pm, Wednesdays at 4:30pm, Thursdays at 5:30pm, and Fridays at 5:30pm, plus Scratch Game Design 2 on Sundays at 10:00am.

The program’s coding camps use a low ratio of around 6:1 and are taught by expert Code Coaches. The flagship after-school program, Code Coaching, uses a 2:1 teaching ratio with individualized curriculum, and entry-level classes are offered in a larger ratio. theCoderSchool is an after-school drop-off and virtual program for kids learning to code, with @school classes and coding camps. The organization is part of a nationwide system of over 70 locations teaching over 7,000 students every week with the support of 1000+ expert Code Coaches.

theCoderSchool is described as Silicon Valley’s first nationwide kids coding program and the largest in Silicon Valley, with more locations on the way around the country. It has been headquartered and founded in Silicon Valley since 2014, and is also described as founded in 2013. The mission states that learning to code builds critical thinking skills for anyone who wants to thrive in tomorrow's AI-centric world, and that the program teaches kids to think logically, explain their ideas, and problem-solve creatively rather than just rely on AI for easy answers. The mission also states that every kid is different, so they are taught with custom projects built to suit each student, and that coding is presented as consistent problem solving and understanding technology fundamentals, from how the internet works to what makes up Artificial Intelligence.

As a longtime partner of the Congressional App Challenge, theCoderSchool helps encourage innovation through coding across the country and plans to collaborate with the Challenge beginning in 2025–2026 on a national recognition program for top student applications. One student, Shreya Aghi, was named winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 11th District by Nancy Pelosi. Parent testimonials describe customized curriculum, engaging online classes, helpful coaches and staff, and kids enjoying Scratch camp and online coding lessons, including comments from parents in New Jersey, California, Georgia, and Connecticut.

Last updated May 13, 2026.