Browse coding camps for kids in London
Coding camps are a brilliant way to turn a love of games into valuable skills for kids.
If you're anything like us, screen time concerns can make you second-guess the types of activities you sign your kid up for.
Not all screen time is equal, though. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says what kids do on screens matters more than how long they spend doing it. (1)
Learning to code has knock-on benefits for other subjects. A review of over 100 studies found it boosts skills like creative thinking and maths. (2)
Are coding camps something my kid will enjoy?
Coding camps are just one of many school holiday options on Loopla. For sports, drama, art and more, head to our main kids holiday camps page.
But in our experience, few activities allow kids to blow your mind with their accomplishments like coding camps. By the end of the week, they may have built their own game, robot or Minecraft creation.
Some coding camps also teach teamwork, as kids get to share ideas and solve problems together.
So, will your kid enjoy a coding camp? If they love games, LEGO or taking things apart to see how they work, there's a good chance they will. Below, you'll find coding camps for kids in London where they can put it to the test this October half term.
Looking for a particular age group, skill level or London area? Use the Loopla search tool to find the best kids coding camps near you.
Coding camps for kids in London you can book right now:
Minis: Phantom Engineers
Budding little ghouls and goblins will tinker with technology in this spook-tacular STEM adventure! Using Scratch Jr, they’ll conjure their own creepy-cute games and bring robots to life, sending them on candy-collecting trick-or-treat missions. Perfect for curious ones aged 5–6!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 5-6 years • From £100.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Explorers: Minecraft Monster Builders Junior
In this blocky Halloween realm, kids will code their Minecraft agents to help build eerie bridges, towering haunted castles, and pumpkin-lined houses. Parents will love seeing teamwork, logic, and creativity come together in this digital playground. Embark on a thrilling Halloween quest with Minecraft Education Edition! In this fun and interactive course, young explorers will gain the skills and confidence to code using Minecraft’s powerful tools. They will use their spooky creativity to build haunted mansions, eerie towers, and pumpkin-lit pathways, all while learning how to program their own magical mods. Get ready for a chilling adventure as they uncover the mysteries of coding and master the art of survival in a haunted world!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 6-8 years • From £100.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Adventurers: Minecraft Creeper Creations Senior
Older Minecraft magicians will conjure spooky mini-games, building haunted castles, and master advanced coding skills along the way. Perfect for those ready to level up their creativity and game design skills. Join the ultimate spooky adventure as your child dives into the haunted world of Minecraft Education Edition! In this advanced course, our young adventurers will take their coding skills to the next level by crafting eerie castles and ghostly mini-games. They will build creepy, immersive environments and learn to conjure their own mods, all while sharpening their computational thinking and problem-solving powers. It is a Halloween season full of exploration, creativity, and chilling coding challenges that will turn them into true digital adventurers!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 8-12 years • From £110.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Innovators: Python & Pygame Haunted Arcade Quest
Embark on a spooky Pygame quest where young coders will creep into the world of game development! Using Python and Pygame, kids will conjure their own ghoulish games, from haunted survivor games to eerie arcade challenges. Along the way, they will unlock mysterious coding tricks, design frightfully fun levels, and create creepy characters that come to life on screen. By the end of this chilling adventure, your child will have the skills to stalk the digital night as a budding game developer!
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 16:00
Coding, IT • 10-14 years • From £110.00
W11, Colville Primary School
Minis: Phantom Engineers
Budding little ghouls and goblins will tinker with technology in this spook-tacular STEM adventure! Using Scratch Jr, they’ll conjure their own creepy-cute games and bring robots to life, sending them on candy-collecting trick-or-treat missions. Perfect for curious ones aged 5–6!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 5-6 years • From £100.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Adventurers: Spooky Micro:bit Magic
Young witches and wizards will enchant their Micro:bits to send secret messages over Bluetooth, light detectors, their own tamagotchi, and even conjure their own game controllers or remote-controlled monster mobiles. Parents will appreciate the hands-on coding, electronics, and creativity. Let your child embark on a spook-tacular robotic quest in the haunted jungle with our Micro:bit course! They will explore the thrilling world of robotics and micro-computing, learning to use Micro:bits to send ghostly messages to friends through Bluetooth, and even design their own monster-themed video game controllers. As they navigate this mysterious tech-filled jungle, they will also program remote-controlled haunted safari vehicles, bringing their spine-tingling digital creations to life in the ultimate Halloween adventure!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 8-12 years • From £110.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Explorers: Wicked Coding and Robotics
This Halloween, young engineers will design, build, and program their own spooky robotic creations using LEGO Robotics, while learning to code with Scratch! They’ll tackle frightfully fun coding challenges, bring ghost-bots and pumpkin-powered contraptions to life, and solve thrilling hands-on puzzles. Along the way, they’ll boost problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. Parents will love how much their little ones learn while having a ghoulishly good time. - Spaces Limited They’ll tackle frightfully fun coding challenges, bring ghost-bots and pumpkin-powered contraptions to life, and solve thrilling hands-on puzzles. Along the way, they’ll boost problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. Parents will love how much their little ones learn while having a ghoulishly good time.
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 6-8 years • From £100.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
Innovators: Spooky Game Lab Robotics
Code your way through a haunted galaxy this Halloween, doing everything from building spooky platforming games to arcade-style space adventures. Sharpen your programming and problem-solving skills as you bring your wildest ideas to life among the stars. Has your child ever dreamed of becoming a space game developer... by day, and a ghostly galaxy explorer by night? In this spook-tacular course, they'll dive into the world of game creation using industry tools and code to build games set across a haunted galaxy. Students will learn the foundations of space game design as they create their own eerie platforming, simulation, and arcade style adventures, complete with spooky surprises lurking among the stars. Throughout the week, they'll strengthen their programming, logic, and problem solving skills while transforming their wildest (and wickedest!) ideas into fully playable space missions. It's the perfect course for young developers ready to bring their imagination to life and conjure up their coding skills to the next level in the universe... if they dare!
Mon 19 Oct - Fri 23 Oct
08:00 - 15:00
Coding, IT • 10-14 years • From £110.00
W11, Notting Hill Preparatory School
AI Tech Camp-Unlocking Future Skills
Ready to power up your child's half-term? Bring your child to stay focused, spark their creativity, feed their curiosity, and build strong teamwork skills at our fun holiday camp! No experience needed—just imagination. 🚀 🤖 AI & Robotics: Train, code, and bring tech projects to life! 🎨 Creative Coding & Animation: Build video games and digital masterpieces. 🧠 Team Challenges: Fun, collaborative projects that build confidence. 🏫 Safe Indoor Fun: A warm, secure, weather-proof classroom to create all day long. 🚀 Ready to Spark Your Child's Future? Spaces in our cosy, indoor October AI Camp are strictly limited to keep classes small and hands-on.
Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 15:00
STEM • 7-14 years • From £58.00
E20, Harris Academy Chobham
December Tech Camp
🎄 December Holiday Tech Camp – Give Your Child the Gift of Creativity! Looking for something fun, creative and educational during the festive season? Give your child the chance to enjoy two exciting days of technology, coding, creativity, arts and crafts! 💻🎨 What will we do? Children will take part in hands-on STEAM activities and creative projects, including: 🧑💻 Coding and digital creativity 🎮 Creating and designing their own projects 🤖 Problem-solving and computational thinking 🎨 Arts and crafts 🔬 Fun, hands-on STEAM projects No previous coding experience is required—our activities are suitable for beginners and experienced learners. 🎁 Two Days of STEAM-Filled Fun A great opportunity for children to learn, create and have fun during the festive season. Book one day or both days — spaces are limited!
Mon 21 Dec - Tue 22 Dec
09:00 - 15:00
Holiday Camp • 7-14 years • From £58.00
E20, Harris Academy Chobham
Camp Innovate: Robotics with LEGO kits
Children aged 8-13 will dive into hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, maths (STEAM) and playful challenges – building, coding, and experimenting with their own creations. Problem-solving, teamwork, and imagination are all part of the fun. Highlights include: • Hands-on STEAM challenges in coding and robotics • Creative building and programming projects • Team games and playful experiments • A supportive environment to explore, invent, and have fun While young innovators tinker and test, parents can relax at artsdepot cafe with coffee, free WiFi, and a cosy spot to recharge during the half term. Facilitated by Code Kids Code Kids are a team of fun loving techies who love working with children and inspiring them through awesome, hands-on projects. They convert end users of tech into creators and designers, ready to be the creative problem-solvers of the future! Spaces are limited – don’t miss out on a day of STEAM, creativity, and invention. Camp cost includes a lunchbox from artsdepot Café containing a sandwich (ham, jam or cheese) with crisps, yogurt, cheese stick, juice, fruit (banana or apple), raisins or sweets. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorise, or endorse this camp.
Mon 26 Oct - Mon 26 Oct
10:00 - 15:30
Holiday Camp • 8-13 years • £45.00
N12, Arts Depot
Camp Innovate: Minecraft Coding
Join Code Kids for an interactive introduction to coding using Minecraft! This course is designed for primary aged students who are looking to learn to code the games that they play every day. Minecraft makes coding fun yet meaningful as players learn and understand coding concepts that they bring to life in the game! Campers will use a drag and drop interface which is highly intuitive. They will learn coding concepts like variables, conditionals and loops. More advanced participants can switch any time from block-based drag-and-drop code to Javascript or Python. The children can play with their creations and show their friends at the end of the session on a secure server that only the course participants on the day will have access to. • Code in Minecraft using a Java editor • Increase complexity with Conditions and Variables • Learn about Boolean and Loops • Test and debug using logic and systematic reasoning • Connect your world and Play in Minecraft Facilitated by Code Kids Code Kids are a team of fun loving techies who love working with children and inspiring them through awesome, hands-on projects. They convert end users of tech into creators and designers, ready to be the creative problem-solvers of the future! Spaces are limited – don’t miss out on a day of STEAM, creativity, and invention. Please note: Unlike some of our previous holiday camps, lunch is not included. Children should bring: • A packed lunch • At least one snack • A named refillable water bottle To help keep everyone safe, please do not include any nuts or nut-containing products in your child’s food.
Tue 27 Oct - Tue 27 Oct
10:00 - 15:30
Holiday Camp • 7-11 years • £45.00
N12, Arts Depot
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How to choose a coding camp in London
To choose a coding camp in London, start by narrowing things down with the Loopla search tool. It lets you filter coding camps for kids in London by age and location.
The first thing to look for is what kids will actually be coding with. Camps for the youngest often use Scratch Jr, a visual tool where kids piece blocks of code together like jigsaw pieces. From around age 10, some camps move on to a typed language like Python.
Loopla listings should make clear what tools are involved, plus the age range and level. If your child has never coded before, look for beginners sessions. Some organisers split kids into groups by age and skill, so newcomers aren't mixed in with seasoned coders.
You may also ask like to ask what kids will have to show for their week. A camp that can share past projects gives you a good idea of what to expect.
References:
- RCPCH responds to social media and screen time guidance from Chief Medical Officers - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- The cognitive benefits of learning computer programming: A meta-analysis of transfer effects - Journal of Educational Psychology
- Does learning to code influence cognitive skills of elementary school children? Findings from a randomized experiment - British Journal of Educational Psychology
FAQ: How to find coding camps for kids in London
What age should a child start coding?
Children can start coding from around age 5. There's no set age, but coding camps for this age group use visual tools like Scratch Jr, where kids piece blocks of code together instead of typing.
As they get older, kids can move on to trickier projects. From around age 10, some camps teach typed languages like Python.
Where can I find coding camps in London?
You can find coding camps in London using Loopla's search tool. Filter by age and location to find camps near you.
Each listing shows the ages, dates and price, plus the tools a camp uses. For other interests like sports, drama, art and more, browse our main kids holiday camps page.
What are the benefits of coding for kids?
The benefits of coding for kids go beyond learning to program. A review of 105 studies found coding boosts creative thinking and maths skills. It also helped with metacognition, the ability to think about your own thinking. (2) School grades and literacy benefited least, though.
In another study, primary school children who learned to code got better at computational thinking. This is the step-by-step problem-solving behind programs. (3)
What do kids learn at coding camp?
What kids learn at coding camp depends on their age. Younger kids might make simple games in Scratch Jr, or build and program LEGO robots.
Older kids might code Minecraft worlds, program a Micro:bit (a tiny, pocket-sized computer) or design their own arcade games in Python. Many camps also teach teamwork as kids learn to solve problems together.
