Transform Your Child Into A Confident Coder & Creator

More than learning to code. Children build their own games and grow creativity, confidence and problem-solving, with award-winning STEM certified mentors. Live clubs or self-paced, all online!

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The Code Zone Online - Game Dev Club and Academy

What Is The Code Zone Online?

The Code Zone Online gives children aged 6-16 across the UK far more than coding lessons. By designing and building their own games they grow creativity, confidence and problem-solving, skills that last for life. Whether your child thrives in small group settings or prefers to build independently, we have the perfect path for them.

Skills Beyond Code

Skills Beyond Code

Build and hack fun games in Scratch, Python and TypeScript while growing creativity, confidence and problem-solving

STEM Certified Mentors

STEM Certified Mentors

Get ongoing support from expert mentors via live sessions and messages

Coding Awards

Coding Awards

Earn badges and certificates as you progress from beginner to advanced

Choose Your Path

Both paths include the same great content, just different ways to build

Game Dev Academy

£25/month

Build at Your Own Pace

Perfect for:
  • ✓ Independent builders
  • ✓ Flexible schedules
  • ✓ Building at your own pace
  • ✓ Beginner to Intermediate
What's Included:
  • ✓ Code anytime, anywhere
  • ✓ STEM certified mentor support
  • ✓ Text & video mentor messages
  • ✓ Weekly featured games
  • ✓ Minecraft Mod Worlds
  • ✓ Seasonal Game Jams
  • ✓ Chance to feature your game in weekly roundup video
  • ✓ Full library of coding skills and mini games
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Included With Both Paths

Weekly Featured Games
Weekly Featured Games

New coding projects every week

Minecraft Mod Worlds
Minecraft Mod Worlds

Exclusive custom modding environments

Seasonal Game Jams
Seasonal Game Jams

Themed coding competitions

Coding Awards
Coding Awards

Earn badges as you progress

Cancel anytime with 30 days notice
Highly trained mentors
Progress from Scratch to Python & TypeScript
Award winning!
The Code Zone won the STEAM Impact Awards 2026
The Code Zone is a Club Hub Awards 2026 finalist
The Code Zone is a Club Hub Top 10 Children's Activity Provider 2026
The Code Zone is a globally award-winning coding club - Xero Beautiful Business Fund Global Winner 2024
The Code Zone is a STEM.org Accredited Educational Experience
The Code Zone has received the National Autistic Society Autism Inclusion Award 2025

Our members rate us 'Excellent'!

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Ready to Transform Your Child Into a Confident Creator?

Join 1000+ children building their own games with The Code Zone Online

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How The Code Zone Online Works

Step 1

Sign Up Free

Create your account—no credit card required

Step 2

Choose Your Path

Select Academy (self-paced) or Club (live sessions)

Step 3

Meet Your Mentor

Get matched with a STEM certified expert

Step 4

Start Coding!

Build games, earn awards, and have fun

FAQ

We're here to help!
A decent internet connection, a laptop/desktop computer and access to a browser like Chrome to use The Code Zone Online platform. We're currently working on better supporting mobile and tablet devices, so for now you need a device that has a screen width of 12.9" or larger.
No, they won't get bored. We encourage more advanced coders to 'hack' our challenges. We want them to create something new that matters to them and stretches their creativity and coding abilities.
Yes, your child's safety is of paramount importance to us and we want to build a safe online community for young people. All Zone Leaders have enhanced DBS checks and our platform is fully secure with enhanced security features. All lobby chats and social sharing between participants will be moderated by our Zone Leaders.
Yes, our challenges are designed to be scalable for all skill levels and abilities. If your child is new to coding - they can complete our 'Skill of Scratch' mini-series course before tackling the main challenges. Each challenge starts with a video intro from a Zone Leader to set the scene, and challenge cards also give more support.

The Code Zone Online platform also has tutorials and mini-series guides and help blocks with tips to help users if they get stuck. And for Online + Community customers have live Zone Leader support on hand for a more personal tutorial style of session.

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