Kids Start to Code With Scratch
Scratch, a block-based coding language, was designed specifically to teach kids how to code. That’s why our program for elementary kids ages 8-10 starts with this easy drag and drop platform. Elementary students learn key coding fundamentals while creating fun games that encourage them to keep learning.From Block-Based Code to Real World Programming
Within Wizard Level I, students move from Scratch and block-based code to starting with text-based coding languages. By the end of the program, they’ll have the skills to code games and websites with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Class Schedule
All students in the core track start in Animation and Games With Scratch at Wizard Level I. If you have previous coding experience, take the Placement test. Returning students can continue with the class where they left off.
View our 3-week accelerated version of the classes above offered exclusively in Summer (June – Aug)
Class Tuition
$447 Per Course
Tuition is spread out in 3 payments of $149.
There is no contract. You may cancel anytime within the first 4 class sessions. Full guarantee details.
How Our Elementary School Core Track Works:
the Animation & Games
with Scratch course
+ 1 Capstone Course
= 1 Wizard Level
program consists
of 3 Wizard Levels
Students with coding experience can take a placement test.
Core Track Structure
Wizard Level I CoursesAnimation and Games with Scratch (12 weeks)
Logic with Scratch (12 weeks)
Intro to Text-based Programming (12 weeks)
Wizard Level II CoursesProgramming Fundamentals with Python (12 weeks)
Logic with Python (12 weeks)
Modular Programming with Python (12 weeks)
Wizard Level III CoursesCreating Websites with HTML/CSS (12 weeks)
Responsive Websites with HTML/CSS (12 weeks)
Introduction to JavaScript (12 weeks)
GraduationMove to middle school Wizard Level II
Every Student Starts With Our Risk-Free Trial
We’re committed to every student’s success, but if you’re not happy with your child’s experience, you can request a full refund of tuition within the first 4 classes. Tuition for each course is 3 payments of $149. See guarantee details.
Hear From Current CodeWizardsHQ Parents
Our reviews speak for themselves.
A Structured Coding Curriculum That’s Focused On Your Child’s Success
Each course in the elementary school core track builds on what students learned in previous courses so they truly master what they learn.
- Wizard Level I
Elementary students master key coding fundamentals while making their own games with Scratch code before being introduced to JavaScript.
- Wizard Level II
Now that students have the basics down, this Wizard Level is all about continuing with JavaScript and introducing HTML and CSS so students can start coding their own websites.
- Wizard Level III
When elementary students progress to Wizard Level III, they’ll learn advanced web development skills. They will have the coding skills to build websites that are browser and user friendly, then advance to back end web development in the middle school coding classes.
Hear From Our Students
“I decided to learn coding over other activities because coding is more fun and you can learn a lot more than other activities. I like that you can create your own games using coding languages.”
-- Michael, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Hear From Our Students
“The lessons are awesome and you can ask questions, you don’t have to hesitate. The stuff that the teachers teach us is more influential and you can actually remember it easier.”
-- Reetika, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Hear From Our Students
“Once you understand the basics of the coding, you can just do anything from there. Like in HTML, there’s a lot of things you can do with the code, but once you just know like how to type it, I think that’s easy and you can just keep coding.”
-- Ellie, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Questions? We Are Here to Help.
Easy answers to some common questions.
How much does a course cost?
All courses meet for 12 class sessions with an associated cost of $447 (3 payments of $149 per course), unless specified otherwise. The price includes a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits that your child needs to be successful. For a full list of what's included, please see pricing details page.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, we have a significant discount for siblings. Siblings receive a $50 discount per payment, a total $150 per course. Regular students pay $447, 3 payments of $149 per course. Siblings pay $297, 3 payments of only $99 per course. For full details of the sibling discount and how to get it, please see our sibling discounts page.
My child has no coding experience. Is it ok?
Yes! Our classes are designed so that no prior experience is necessary.
Classes are beginner-friendly. Simply start with the first class in the program for your child’s age:
- Animation and Games with Scratch for ages 8-10
- Intro to Programming with Python for ages 11-13
- Intro to Python for ages 14-18
What course should I start with in elementary school?
The first course of the elementary school core track is Animation and Games with Scratch in the core track. Upon successful completion of the first course, students progress through our structured and progressive curriculum in the order that they are listed on the curriculum page. See the placement testing page if your student has significant coding experience and would like to start at a higher level in the core track.
How do you teach elementary students coding?
We start elementary school students, ages 8-10, with a fun introduction to block coding in Animation and Games with Scratch. Using a project-based approach, kids learn about computer science concepts in block code before moving on to text-based coding languages in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Classes in the Elementary School Core Track are designed to keep younger students engaged and interested in continuing to code.
My child already knows Scratch. What do I do?
If your child has good prior coding experience in Scratch, then take a placement exam to skip to the next course in the core track.
We highly recommend that you review the full course curriculum and feel confident about knowing that material before taking the placement exam.
What if my student needs help between classes?
Unlike other coding classes, all students have access to a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits including class recordings, live homework help, and the student forum. We’re here to support your child’s learning when they need us. See beyond-the-classroom benefits.
I have a 10 year old, which program should I enroll?
Most 10-year-old students should start with the Animation and Games with Scratch in the core track. If your child is 10 years old, you may choose the middle school core track if they are confident about text-based programming and have a typing speed of 25 wpm with 90% accuracy. After you complete the online enrollment, have your child take a typing test then email a screenshot of your results to [email protected] to be placed in the middle school core track.
What if my child misses a class?
It's easy to catch up. All class sessions are recorded. Recordings along with class slides are made available to the student shortly after the class is over. Students can review the recorded session and slides before the next class.
You also have a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits, everything your child needs to be successful (even if they miss a class). See full benefits.