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:
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
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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.
