IN-PERSON CLUBS

Coding clubs in Cambridge

Wednesdays in Clay Farm · Fridays in Meadows

An hour a week for children aged 6 to 16, building games, programming robots and getting into VR. Laptops, headsets and robot kits are all here, so there is nothing to bring.

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5.0 from 128 reviews · Autism Inclusion Award · STEM accredited

First session is on us

Where and when

Cambridge Clay Farm

Clay Farm Community Centre, Hobson Square Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9FN

Every Wednesday

Code Bugs Ages 6-8 4:00pm

Tech Builders Ages 9-10 5:15pm

Future Makers Ages 11-16+ 6:30pm

Cambridge Meadows

Meadows Community Centre, 299 Arbury Rd, Arbury, Cambridge CB4 2JL

Every Friday

Code Bugs Ages 6-8 4:00pm

Tech Builders Ages 9-10 5:15pm

Future Makers Ages 11-16+ 6:30pm

What’s included

One price, and everything your child uses is already there when they arrive.

What your child does in the hour

Game dev and creativity

Design characters, build worlds and make your own games. No experience needed, just imagination.

Working with tech

Program robots, fly drones and step into virtual reality. Hands-on time with kit most children never get near.

Building with AI

Find out how AI actually works and have a go at creating with it. A good start for a curious mind at any level.

Your club mentors in Cambridge

Amitai

IRL Club Mentor

Amitai is an "in real life" Mentor at The Code Zone, mentoring our IRL coding clubs.

Bertie

IRL Club Mentor

Bertie is an "in real life" Mentor at The Code Zone, mentoring our IRL coding clubs.

Tom

IRL Club Mentor

Tom is an "in real life" Mentor at The Code Zone, mentoring our IRL coding clubs.

Our Mentors

The Code Zone Team

Every session is supported by our trained mentor team: DBS checked, passionate about tech, experienced with young people, and committed to making every child feel welcome.

Supporting every learner

We hold the National Autistic Society’s Autism Inclusion Award, and more than a third of our members are autistic or have ADHD, according to their parents.

Never more than six children, and the same mentor every week, so it stops being a room full of strangers.
Mentors are trained to adapt to how a child learns, rather than expecting the child to adapt to the session.
Nobody is put on the spot, and moving up a group is never forced.

How we support neurodivergent children

The three groups

Children join the group that fits where they are, and move up when they are ready.

Code Bugs

Ages 6-8 Game Dev & Tech Discovery

Discover how games and programs are created. Build confidence with tech, VR and code.

Tech Builders

Ages 9-10 Hands-on Creating & Building

Create games, program robots, build in VR. More hands-on making and problem solving.

Future Makers

Ages 11-16+ Advanced Tech & AI

Everything above plus working with AI tools. Prepare for the future of technology.

What it costs

Monthly Subscription

£64 /month

4 sessions/month

Pay monthly, cancel anytime
Automatic booking each week
Full online platform access

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Pay for Term

£16 /session

One-off payment per term

All sessions included
Full online platform access
Guaranteed place for the term

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The Cambridge term dates

Date	Location	Code Bugs	Tech Builders	Future Makers
11 Sept	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
16 Sept	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
18 Sept	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
23 Sept	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
25 Sept	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
30 Sept	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
02 Oct	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
07 Oct	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
09 Oct	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
14 Oct	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
16 Oct	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
21 Oct	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
23 Oct	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
04 Nov	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
11 Nov	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
13 Nov	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
18 Nov	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
20 Nov	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
25 Nov	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
27 Nov	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
02 Dec	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
04 Dec	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
09 Dec	Cambridge Clay Farm	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm
11 Dec	Cambridge Meadows	4:00pm	5:15pm	6:30pm

Our members rate us 'Excellent'!

5/5 from 129 reviews

Absolutely amazing, I have already recommended them to several people

Dani

My son absolutely loves The Code Zone. He genuinely looks forward to his session every week and it’s been amazing watching his confidence and coding skills grow. The tutors are friendly, encouraging and make learning feel fun rather than like a lesson. As a parent, I love seeing him so excited about something that’s also teaching him such valuable skills for the future. He comes away proud of what he’s created and always wants to tell me about it. Really lovely club and definitely worth it — highly recommend!

Kittie Jackson

Very happy with the taster we have signed up for weekly lessons.

Claire MacInnes

My son attended Code Zone live lessons for several years. He is autistic, selective mute and struggled with school but wanted to learn game design so we signed him up. When he was struggling to attend school having the live lessons once a week gave us some much needed structure, but there was never any pressure to interact outside his comfort zone. His mentor was fantastic, absolutely understand George's needs and communicating via messages rather than expecting him to speak. There was a long period of time our son didn't speak to anyone outside our family except his mentor Nik, and that gave us hope. Although he now feels he has grown out of the clubs, it has given him a solid foundation in Python coding and helped him decide what elements of design he wants to pursue. Code Zone also has fantastic customer service, letting us know any time he missed a session and offering alternatives when necessary. Really thoughtful and proactive. Highly recommend!

Ellie

The classes are well thought through and the instructors are great, they know how to talk to children and engage them. They actively check whether any of them needs any assistance and they are very quick to help them. My son has learnt a lot since he joined and he has had a lot of fun. The classes don't just teach coding, but also logic and problem solving, all while playing. Customer service also is exceptional.

Paula

Dylan had a great time so far - and he hardly likes anything. He is looking forward to his classes and to learn more. Great experience overall so far

Dani

My 8 year old son, Jacob, recently did a taster session with The Code Zone and he absolutely loved it. Jacob has ASD and loves to talk a lot when he's excited; his mentor, Meg, was incredibly patient and brilliant at keeping him engaged. It’s so heartening to find a hobby where he feels understood and supported. He had such a great time that we’ve already signed up for the monthly course. Highly recommend to any parents, especially those looking for an inclusive and welcoming environment!

Bethany

My son is enjoying his sessions at Code Zone. He finds the sessions challenging and learns something new each time. The customer service is excellent; they are very responsive to all my queries and requests.

My son is loving this. Loves the group sessions and spends all week practicing. Well worth the money. The mentors are lovely and explain everything simply. 5⭐️

Katie drake

I am really happy with The Code Zone and the classes that my son attends. One thing that really stands out for me is the patience that the teachers have with the young people, my son is autistic so I always worry that teachers won’t understand him, or become frustrated by his needs, so I feel really happy that he is so engaged and happy in the class. The teachers are really supportive and patient and this is the type of energy I want around my child when he is learning. After one week he is now setting him self up for class and I don’t see him until it’s over. I really value safe secure environments where children can be themselves without fear and judgement, and he is definitely happy at the Code Zone.

Charlotte

Very pleased with the service. Everyone is lovely, kind and helpful. The coding itself is manageable, suitable and easy to follow.

Michelle

My little one started with the code zone and absolutely loved his sessions. His mentor(s) were helpful and made the sessions interactive and interesting! Sadly my LO decided he didn't want to learn coding anymore. I would recommend this company to anyone. Definitely 5 stars!

Anonymous

My daughter had the BEST time in game dev with Code Zone, she engaged so well from the start and was guided brilliantly throughout. The session was really interactive and she loved being able to hack the game “Penguin Paddle”changing the sprite, switching up the colours and even making it more challenging! She was completely absorbed and didn’t want it to end, which says it all really. A huge shoutout to Jaz, her mentor, who was amazing at answering questions, keeping everyone engaged and making sure each child understood what to do. Such a supportive and encouraging environment 🙌 Would absolutely recommend for kids interested in coding or just trying something new!

@Momincornwall

It was a really good and fun first lesson. Gane and learning at the same time. Our child loves it.

Rumen

It's really good my daughter enjoys it. The mentors are very patient and helpful.

Anonymous

Our nearly 10yo AuDHD child has always enjoyed coding, computer games and tech, but since being Home Educated has missed out. Having found The Code Zone, and especially Lauren his mentor, he has been super happy to be back to coding and making games again. Lauren is very patient, and we have found that he spends more time on Scratch and coding then playing his VR now which is a bonus! Looking forward to seeing him flourish over time!

Coldwell

We LOVE the Code Zone! everything about it works for our son, 8 who is diagnosed autistic and ADHD and doesn't usually engage in clubs/activities outside of school hours- especially not alone. But he loves his Tuesday session with Luna! They are so supportive and kind and knowledgeable and he's learning incidental coding without really realising because it is all so gamified.Honestly can't recommend enough.

Sarah B

Amazing experience for the tech genius which is my son. Brilliant customer service and friendly staff. Flexible and easy to approach to get the best out of the service provided. Would highly recommend.

Emma Seville

The code zone are absolutely brilliant with my autistic son. They are extremely supportive, informative and inclusive going out their way to make sure my son’s needs are understood and met. My son finds it hard to settle into group activities but he has had no problems with his coding sessions and gets very excited for them. The groups aren’t too big so each child gets the help and support they need and it is a low stress environment where each child can go at their own pace.

Kerry

So easy to join, you guys were so supportive and brilliant and a price I can afford. My grandson was desperate to learn how to code so I am so pleased we found code zone as he feels comfortable, listened to and has found the sessions useful to improve his coding skills. The delivery has been exceptional they are very understanding, very clear and so helpful if you have a problem.

Louise

Our other in-person clubs

Every club runs the same way: one hour a week, groups of no more than six, the same DBS-checked mentor each time. If this one is not the right town or the right night, one of these might be.

See every in-person club, or read how our clubs work.

FAQ

We're here to help!

What does my child actually do each session?

Every session rotates through three hands-on activities: Game Development (designing and coding their own games), Robotics (programming real robots to complete missions), and Virtual Reality (building immersive 3D worlds using Meta Quest 3 headsets). No two sessions feel the same.

Do I need to bring anything?

Nothing at all. We provide everything — high-spec laptops, Meta Quest 3 VR headsets, and individual robot kits. That's over £1,000 worth of equipment per child, every session.

What age groups do you cater for?

We have three groups: Code Bugs (ages 6–8), Tech Builders (ages 9–10), and Future Makers (ages 11–16+). Each is tailored to the right level of challenge and creativity for that age group.

My child has ADHD/autism — will they be supported?

Absolutely. We hold the National Autistic Society Autism Inclusion Award and our mentors are specifically trained to support neurodivergent learners. Many of our most enthusiastic members are neurodiverse children who thrive in our patient, structured environment.

Can my child use the online platform after the club?

Yes! When you sign up for a club, your child automatically gets access to The Code Zone online platform, so the learning doesn't stop when the session ends. They can continue working on their games and projects, pick up new challenges, and get support from our mentors, all from home.

Can I stay with my child during the session?

We know it can feel like a big step, especially for younger children or those attending for the first time. While we warmly welcome parents to settle their child in at the start of each session, we do gently encourage you to leave them with our mentors once they're comfortable, children tend to open up, engage more freely, and get far more out of the session when they're working independently with the team.

That said, you know your child best. If you feel it's important to stay, you are absolutely welcome to do so. Just let us know in advance so we can make sure we have space, and our mentors will work with you to make sure your child gets the most from their time with us.

Coding clubs in Cambridge

Where and when

Cambridge Clay Farm

Every Wednesday

Cambridge Meadows

Every Friday

What’s included

VR, Robotics & Game Dev

Over £1000 of Equipment Per Child

5 to 6 children per mentor

Online Platform Access

Minecraft Mod Worlds

What your child does in the hour

Game dev and creativity