Coding classes for kids and teens for 2026

Program robots, games, and animations in coding class!


Kids increase their love of technology and design in programming lessons like those listed here. Valued instructors lead children through project-based activities that teach them about coding. Below, find specialised coding classes listed first, followed by a list of programs offering coding as one of many activities. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find further information on the benefits and learning opportunities in programming classes. Read more

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Code-it Hacks Kids   
An inquiry-driven STEM camp where kids & teens explore Coding, Robotics, AI, & Emerging Technologies through inquiry-based, non-templated projects that build confidence, technical depth & portfolio-ready future skills.

Bloor West Village, Toronto; High Park, Toronto
Computer (multi)
  • Ages 4 to 17 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $500
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Circuit Stream   
Our beginner-friendly Pre-University Summer Camps are created to help teens gain real-world experience and build confidence for the future in AI, Finance, Healthcare, Coding, and Technology.

Throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec (6)
Computer (multi)
  • Ages 13 to 18 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $1,445
virtualprogramcoed 1445 13-18 3South Annex, TorontoCalgaryMississaugaMontrealVancouverOnlineAlberta, British Columbia, Ontario, QuebecDowntown
Brick Labs   
Ontario's best LEGO-based camps. Your child will love our daily, weekly and overnight camps, from purely creative to FLL coding programs. Three great campuses available for summer 2026: North York, East York and Muskoka.

East York, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto; Rosseau
Education: LEGO
  • Ages 5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
  • from $15
daycampovernightcampcoed 15 5-16 5East York, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoRosseauOntarioEast-York, North-York
Ontario Tech University Camps   
Explore unique science and technology camp programs at Ontario Tech University, including LEGO®, Coding, Minecraft, Animation, Engineering, and more! In-person and virtual camps available.

Oshawa
Education (multi)
  • Ages 6 to 17 ( Girls, Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $100
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Young Gates   
YoungGates empowers K–12 students through ONLINE, Personalized Coding and Math classes, offering year-round camps and courses tailored to their age, level, and interests.

California
Computer: Programming (multi)
  • Ages 6 to 18 ( Boys, Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • Cost Varies
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Programs offering coding as an activity
Prestige School Summer Programme   
A day camp with weekly themes that incorporate adventurous outings, artistic creations, scientific experiments, and much more.

Newtonbrook, Toronto; Willowdale, Toronto; Richmond Hill
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 3 to 12 (Coed)
  • Program
  • from $450
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TAC - Sports, Aquatics and Education   
TAC Sports, Swim & STEM offers year-round camps and programs for ages 3.5–16 in Toronto & the G.T.A. Swimming, Sports, STEM, Leadership + more—building confidence, life skills, and fun! Grow. Learn. Lead. Innovate!

Throughout Ontario (14)
Sport (multi)
  • Ages 3.5 to 16 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $165
daycampcoed1653.5-164Annex, TorontoBedford Park, TorontoBridle Path, TorontoClairlea, TorontoNewtonbrook, TorontoRichview, TorontoRiverdale, TorontoYork Mills, TorontoAuroraMarkhamMississaugaRichmond HillThornhillVaughanOntarioEast-End, Etobicoke, Midtown, North-York, Scarborough, Uptown
Carleton University STEM Camps   
Virtual Ventures offers Ottawa's youth immersive learning in computers, IT, engineering, and science - igniting passion for STEM!

Ottawa
Education: STEM
  • Ages 4 to 16 ( Girls, Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $295
daycampallgirlscoed2954-167OttawaOnlineOntario
Hive5 Innovative STEAM Centre   
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM is critical to the future success of the young generation as the most core concept of future jobs are rooted in the 5 skills of STEAM education.

Aurora
Education: STEAM
  • Ages 4 to 12 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $85
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Fireside Analytics   
Fun AI workshops for families, led by an award-winning data scientist. Bring everyone around the computer to explore real tools, hands-on projects, and exciting careers, together!

Junction Triangle, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 10 to 100 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $40
virtualprogramcoed4010-1009Junction Triangle, TorontoOnlineOntarioWest-End
Atelier Tech-Tick   
Atelier Tech-Tick’s Summer Daily Camp delivers an engaging and educational full-day experience for children, combining the strengths of three leading programs in cognitive development, STEM, and tech learning.

Montreal; Saint Laurent
Education: STEM
  • Ages 5 to 12 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $250
daycampcoed2505-1210MontrealSaint LaurentQuebec
Globe Cambridge School Summer Camp   
Globe Cambridge School offers small-group enrichment camps blending academic learning, arts, sports, and technology. Grounded in IB, Pre-AP, and AP pathways, our programs are led by experienced private school educators.

Don Mills, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 4 to 18 (Coed)
  • Program, PA Day
  • from $290
programclasspadaycoed2904-1811Don Mills, TorontoOntarioNorth-York
uOttawa Engineering Outreach   
uOttawa Engineering Outreach offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, technology, and coding for both kids and teens. From summer camps to clubs and afterschool programs, as well as credited courses.

Kanata; Orleans; Ottawa; Ottawa South
Education: STEM
  • Ages 5 to 18 ( Girls, Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $1
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Young Engineers Toronto West End   
🚀 Build it. Break it. Improve it. This summer, kids become real engineers—designing, testing, and exploring through hands-on projects, STEAM activities and experiments, robotics, and behind-the-scenes field trips.

Roncesvalles Village, Toronto
Education: STEAM
  • Ages 5 to 12 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $118
daycampcoed1185-1213Roncesvalles Village, TorontoOntarioWest-End
York University; Science Engagement   
An interactive and hands-on STEM experience for youth in grade 3-12. Online and in-person programs available year-round: online STEM Clubs, March Camp, and Summer Camps. Spark Lab for high school students.

Sentinel Park, Toronto; Markham
Education: STEM
  • Ages 8 to 18 ( Girls, Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $335
daycampallgirlscoed3358-1814Sentinel Park, TorontoMarkhamOntarioNorth-York
Super Scientist Inc.   
Unleash you child's inner Genius at our Hands-on SUPER FUN STEM & creative problem Solving Summer camp in Oakville & Mississauga! Ages 6 - 14.

Mississauga; Oakville
Education: STEM
  • Ages 6 to 14 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $159
daycampprogramclasscoed1596-1415MississaugaOakvilleOntario
Explorations Learning   
Known for excellence in arts & technology, Explorations is one of Montreal's best camps. Amazing variety of activities, run by experienced educators. Small group sizes ensure individual attention and space for creativity

Montreal
Traditional (multi activity)
  • Ages 5 to 18 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $375
daycampcoed3755-1817MontrealQuebec
University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics   
The Mathematics Outreach Office at the University of Toronto encourages the love of learning mathematics through various programs, including enrichment programs, math contests and preparation courses, camps and more.

South Annex, Toronto
Education: Math
  • Ages 6 to 18 (Coed)
  • Virtual Program
  • from $240
virtualprogramcoed2406-1818South Annex, TorontoOnlineOntarioDowntown
VISST Camps   
STEAM spring, summer and after school programs for kids 8-15. Topics include Math, AI, Animation, Coding, Science, and more. Cultivating curiosity and having fun are explicit goals of our programs.

Vancouver
Education: STEAM
  • Ages 8 to 15 (Coed)
  • Day Camp
  • from $250
daycampcoed2508-1519VancouverBritish Columbia
The STEAM Project   
Camps and classes for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build projects with their own hands!

Markham; Richmond Hill
Education: STEAM
  • Ages 4 to 15 (Coed)
  • Day Camp, Program
  • from $35
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What do coding classes teach children?

As a common activity under STEAM, programming integrates technology with design. Children plan and design original games, animations, or even robots, before programming them to work. Kids gain critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills through this. Java, Python, Scratch, Swift, and Arduino are the programming languages most common in coding classes. 

Beginner coding classes teach children basic coding concepts such as how code prints to a web page. As they progress, they learn concepts like variables, loops, and sequences. These skills are essential to complete high school or university-level coding projects in advanced classes. Some advanced programs ask children to complete entrance tests before enrollment in the class.

Micro:bit is the hardware most commonly used in coding class now, compatible with young children’s cognitive and motor skills. Minecraft and Roblox modding is often completed with this hardware, allowing children to craft a personal gaming experience. Coding programs can be budget-friendly, some costing $30 to $50 per lesson. In fact, some are free! More advanced programs cost around $100 to $600 depending on the duration and content of the program.

More about advanced coding classes

In advanced coding classes, children program a variety of projects to challenge their math, science, and design skills. Projects in animation, game design, electronics, and app development offer kids a chance to expand their programming repertoire.

Some advanced classes include programming competitions within their curriculum. In these competitions, children showcase their talents in coding to receive constructive feedback and meet professionals in computer science. As you notice in your research, all coding lessons are coeducational. Being that programming is a male-dominated profession, lessons especially welcome young women of all backgrounds,  encouraging them to pursue careers in computer science.

Why enroll in coding classes?

Coding classes beckon children to a future in technology and computer science. Here are some benefits of enrolling in coding classes:

  • Improve math skills. Programming is often mathematically intensive. Strategic thinking and problem-solving are skills learned in programming classes that help kids improve in math and see its practical application. 
  • Future career pathways are created in class. Beginner programmers learn fundamental coding skills at a young age to inspire curiosity later. Intermediate and advanced coders build professional-level projects that contribute to future career success.
  • Work with top technology companies. Children interested in web or app development will find coding classes associated with big companies like Apple or Google above. Kids  gain experience with these companies’ systems, which looks great on a resume.
  • Meet other budding programmers with similar interests and skills in class. Children make many new friends in these programs.


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