theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond Coding Programs

theCoderSchool San Francisco - Richmond Coding Programs offers coding, AI lessons, 3D modeling, digital design, Python, Scratch game design, and other game design classes. The Digital Arts Studio is described as a new program for budding artists and creatives to focus on digital design using cutting edge tools, with no coding needed. Camps and classes are taught by expert Code Coaches within a nationwide system that teaches over 7,000 students every week.

• 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 – 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 offers 12 weekly sessions for recommended ages 10–13, with 3D Modeling 1 on Tuesdays at 3:30pm and 3D Modeling 2 on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. The Code Class Series: Python offers 12 weekly sessions for recommended ages 10–13, with 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 offers 12 weekly sessions for recommended ages 8–10, with 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 offering, Code Coaching, uses a super-small 2:1 teaching ratio and individualized curriculum with custom projects built to suit each student. Camps are described as having a low ratio of around 6:1 and are taught by expert Code Coaches. The mission states that every kid is different, so they are taught accordingly, with a focus on consistent problem solving and understanding technology fundamentals, including how the internet works and what makes up Artificial Intelligence.

theCoderSchool is headquartered and founded in Silicon Valley and has been operating as an after-school drop-off and virtual coding program for kids since 2013–2014. It is a longtime partner of the Congressional App Challenge and collaborates on a national recognition program to identify top applications from CAC submissions. One of its students, Shreya Aghi, was named winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 11th District.

Parent testimonials describe customized curriculum, engaging online classes, helpful coaches and staff, and kids enjoying Scratch camps and coding lessons, including comments from parents in New Jersey, California, Georgia, and Connecticut.

Last updated May 14, 2026.