theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond After-School Coding Programs

theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond After-School Coding Programs offers activities in 3D modeling, digital design, Python coding, Scratch game design, and game design. Students can work with 3D graphics using Blender as part of the Digital Arts Studio, which is described as a new program for the next generation of budding artists and creatives to focus on digital design using cutting edge tools.

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

The Art Class Series: 3D Modeling is recommended for ages 10–13 and meets as 3D Modeling 1 on Tuesdays at 3:30pm and 3D Modeling 2 on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. The Code Class Series: Python 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 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, and Scratch Game Design 2 on Sundays at 10:00am.

The program’s flagship after-school option is called Code Coaching and uses a 2:1 teaching ratio with an individualized curriculum, while entry-level classes are offered in a larger ratio. Camps are described as having a low ratio of around 6:1 and are taught by expert Code Coaches. theCoderSchool is part of a nationwide system of over 70 locations teaching over 7,000 students every week with 1,000+ expert Code Coaches and has been headquartered and founded in Silicon Valley since 2014.

The stated mission is that every kid is different and is taught with custom projects, with a focus on consistent problem solving and understanding technology fundamentals, including how the internet works and what makes up Artificial Intelligence. Students in Python classes learn syntax including loops, variables, line structure, function calls, and Cartesian coordinates. Scratch Game Design uses drag and drop blocks to teach game creation and computer science fundamentals like loops, conditionals, and variables, as well as math concepts including coordinate geometry, negative numbers, angles, and boolean logic.

As a longtime partner of the Congressional App Challenge, theCoderSchool helps encourage innovation through coding across the country, and one of its students, Shreya Aghi, was named winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 11th District by Nancy Pelosi. Parent testimonials describe customized curriculum for STEM concepts via coding, engaging online classes, helpful coaches and staff, and kids enjoying Scratch camp and online lessons.

Last updated May 13, 2026.