Where Kids Learn to Think Critically

We offer in-person and online classes and camps for kids and teens in a caring, inclusive space for students to have fun, be challenged, and grow as thinkers, learners, and leaders. Through hands-on projects like coding games, animations, and interactive stories, as well as exploring foundational concepts in artificial intelligence, data, algorithms, and logic, students build creativity, confidence, and computational thinking. They develop not just technical skills, but the mindset of thoughtful, adaptable problem solvers.

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The Coding Space featured on Nickelodeon!

Recognized Among the Best Coding Classes for Kids

We've been featured in Time Out, Mommy Poppins, and Tiny Beans, as seen on Good Morning America and Nickelodeon!

Student-Centered Learning

Our project-based, self-paced coding curriculum in Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and more lets kids code games, animations, and apps as unique as they are.

An instructor and two students gather around a computer with electronics hooked up to study circuits.

Learn by Doing

Our teachers never lecture. We believe in asking questions to help students solve problems.

A young girl in coding classes in the appearance of a superhero.

Skills For Life

Our supportive space fosters a growth mindset, grit, and the freedom to make mistakes, empowering students to grow past their comfort zones.

Instructor showing code logic on a white board to a student

Expert Teachers

Our ongoing training in Socratic-based teaching and computer science education means students learn from teachers in the know.

Group of Coding Space students go on a field trip to Google office in NYC

Personalized Experiences

We partner with students and parents at every step, from accessible tech support to progress reports.

Featured Project

Build it!

Name: Liv

Age: 11

Current class: Advanced Code

Project Title: World Hunger Project

A 2023 Code 4 Change award winner, this project uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to address the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger.

Latest stories

The Future of Work: Why Coding is the New Literacy

March 12, 2025

Why Coding is the New Literacy Just as literacy unlocks access to information and communication, coding empowers individuals to understand and shape the digital world. Coding isn’t just for software engineers, it’s a universal problem-solving tool that teaches logical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. The ability to write and understand code is quickly becoming a core competency across…

The Screen Time Dilemma: How to Turn Kids from Consumers into Creators

March 12, 2025

The Problem: Passive vs. Active Screen Time Not all screen time is created equal. While excessive time spent watching videos or playing repetitive games can be detrimental, engaging with technology in an active, problem-solving way can enhance learning and future career readiness. The key difference? Consumption vs. Creation. Consumption: Scrolling social media, binge-watching videos, or playing…

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3 Ways Computer Science Powers Progress

December 12, 2024

Happy Computer Science Education Week! This year, we’re celebrating the transformative power of computer science and its pivotal role in shaping our future. From redefining industries to solving global challenges, computer science is a cornerstone of innovation. In honor of #CSEdWeek, here are three of the most exciting ways computer science is transforming the world right now.

ClassSpotlight

The Joy of Learning: Inside Our Early Engineers Class

December 12, 2024

Hands-On Learning Activities That Inspire Our program is built around interactive, play-based learning experiences that lay the groundwork for future success in STEM fields. Here's how we’re nurturing young minds: Cultivating Pattern Recognition and Logical Thinking Using colorful geometric blocks, children learn to identify and create sequences. These exercises develop pattern recognition and…

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Coding Career Spotlight: Data Scientist

December 10, 2024

When you think about careers at the intersection of tech and creativity, data science might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with its mix of problem-solving, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology, data science is one of the most exciting fields to explore today. From Netflix recommendations to medical breakthroughs, data scientists are changing the way we understand and interact…

The Coding Space Curriculum Deep Dive

August 19, 2024

At The Coding Space, our mission is to empower people to tackle challenges independently through learning to code. In doing so, we aim to develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, learning skills, confidence, attitudes, and mindsets. Below are a few key tools and tactics we use to accomplish our mission. The project-based, “learning-by-making” classroom “Learning is most effective when…

5 Reasons to Supplement Your Child’s Education with Coding

August 01, 2023

With the fall semester looming, you might be tempted to shelve supplemental activities so that your child (and you!) can focus on school. And while it’s absolutely true that over-scheduled kids are rarely happy campers, we believe that an after-school coding is the perfect supplement to your child’s education – supporting and enriching their academic lives, rather than overwhelming them. Keep…

Movies to Inspire a Love of STEM

August 01, 2023

In decades past, technology was often presented in film as the stuff of nightmares — think of tech dystopias like Terminator or 2001: A Space Odyssey. But thankfully, technophobia in film is dwindling, and a new generation of filmmakers are creating STEM-centered stories that are full of optimism and possibility. And that’s great news for parents and educators who want to inspire a love of STEM…

What Families Are Saying About The Coding Space

I love it here because in my other classes and camps, they just give the answers to you. Here I get to figure it out for myself. It’s more exciting because I learned it myself.

Sofia, age 9

The Coding Space has opened up a whole new world for our daughter, which was especially needed when she couldn’t see friends in person. Her classes are the highlight of her week, and it’s so incredible to watch her progress.

Jill, NYC

My son Aiden said it was the best camp he’s ever done and he absolutely loved everything he learned about coding. The instructors were really excited and knowledgeable.

Lea, Park Slope