Code Club

Welcome to code club course content:

What is code club?

A Code Club is an extra-curricular coding club for young people aged 9 and above.

What happens at code club?

At the club sessions, young people use free, step-by-step project guides specially created by us. Club organisers provide support to help the young people progress through our projects, to create games, animations, and web pages using Scratch, Python, or HTML/CSS.

What will you learn from this course

Module 1:

How to prepare to run a code club

Course syllabus

• Step-by-step guidance to get your Code Club started.
• Create an action plan to set up a Code Club.
• Design and delivering your first session with young people.
• Ideas and tips on how to motivate your learners and celebrate their achievements.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for volunteers, parents, and educators who are keen to join the Code Club network to run a coding club for young people.

What software or tools do you need?

Scratch 3, online or offline version.

Learning outcomes

• Learners will engage our resources to support them to run a Code Club.
• Learners will design their own action plan to get a club started.
• Learners will identify what makes a great Code Club.
• Learners will engage with the Code Club and digital making communities.

Module 2:

Scratch Pathways /Projects

Coolest project Competition