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Hone their computer skills with the best coding classes for kids in Boston! Photo courtesy of Code Ninjas
Hone their computer skills with the best coding classes for kids in Boston! Photo courtesy of Code Ninjas
8/13/23 - By N Ferreira

The best coding classes in Boston for kids have a lot of benefits. These after-school (or weekend) activities are fun—and educational. Why not guide their computer and tablet time towards enriching programs? The best coding classes will help them develop some amazing computer skills. These cutting-edge Boston-area programs introduce children to coding and programming concepts. And they do it through interactive games and cool challenges. In-person coding classes provide an alternative to these great online coding courses. The best coding classes encourage teamwork in a social setting. After learning about these cool coding clubs and classes, you'll agree; not all screen time is created equal!

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Boston's best coding classes teach all kids valuable skills. Photo courtesy of Girls Who Code
Boston's best coding classes teach all kids valuable skills. Photo courtesy of Girls Who Code

Best Coding Classes in Boston

Girls Who Code Boston

Boston
Girls Who Code provides programs, clubs, and camps for girls in 3rd grade onward. The programs are designed to prepare girls to thrive in tech and become leaders in the workforce.   READ MORE
Make new friends, have fun, and learn at coding classes. Photo courtesy of Einstein's Workshop
Make new friends, have fun, and learn at coding classes. Photo courtesy of Einstein's Workshop

Best Coding Classes Near Boston

Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity, and Leadership

Winchester
Acera's high-engagement virtual courses provide kids ages 4-11 with hands-on, inquiry-driven learning. Subjects include programming and game building, science and engineering, filmmaking and stop-motion animation, songwriting, theater, dance, and much more. READ MORE

Code Ninjas

Arlington, Sudbury, Waltham & Wellesley
At Code Ninjas, students learn to code in a fun and inspiring environment with a game-based curriculum. As they make progress, they achieve different "belt" levels, just like a real dojo, which encourages them to continue to learn and grow.  READ MORE

CS Recitations - Coding for Kids and Teens

Natick
Founded by experienced MIT alumni, CS Recitations offers year-round after-school and summer coding classes for grades 3 through 12. Classes include introductory and intermediate programming classes in Scratch, JavaScript, Python, Java, Unity, and more. READ MORE

Einstein's Workshop

Burlington
Geared for kids in Kindergarten through 9th grade, Einstein's Workshop gives kids options to learn robotics, programming, 3D printing, laser cutting, and engineering through fun, hands-on camps, classes, and birthday parties. Camp is offered during Summer, Winter, February, and April school breaks as well as on one-day school holidays. Classes are offered after school and on weekends. READ MORE

Empow Studios - STEM Camps & Classes in Greater Boston Area

Newton & Lexington
Empow Studios offers weekly STEM classes and camps for kids ages 7-15. Kids have fun learning coding, robotics, movie-making, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D printing, and more. Weekly, full-day camps are conveniently located throughout the Greater Boston Area. READ MORE

KTBYTE Computer Science Academy

Lexington
KTBYTE Computer Science Academy offers small group classes both online and in-person for kids ages 8-18. All programs are taught by experienced instructors, with virtual courses offered in a unique webconference setting that allows for individualized attention. Interested families can start with a free consultation and class. READ MORE

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