Oakland Coders Club inspires kids in our community to explore their creativity through fun, project-focused workshops that include digital art, animated stories, and game development.
Dive right into an 8-Week Course or dip your toes into weekly drop-ins
Creativity in Code
We provide short, timely lessons to spark ideas, introduce new skills, or highlight a theme. From there…
Kids pick their own projects because they see possibilities we don’t.
Kids work at their own pace because discovery takes unpredictable paths.
Kids share their work because there's nothing quite like the pride of creating something uniquely your own.
“The best way to learn is to do; the worst way to teach is to talk.”
— Donald Knuth
The Art of Computer Programming
Learning
from Scratch
All of our beginner workshops currently use the Scratch Platform — an approachable and fun way to learn the foundations of coding, with a little art, math, and logic mixed in!
Aimed at kids 7 and up, Scratch introduces 'coding blocks'—colorful, drag-and-drop commands that bring stories, animations, and games to life.
“Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration.”
— https://scratch.mit.edu/about
Digital art and animations are woven into our workshops, giving students a chance to add pixelated flair into their projects.
Did we mention there’s food & beer for parents?
We should really mention there’s food & beer for parents.
We are proudly sponsored by Taps & Takeout, a true community gem located just a couple doors down.
Let your kids code their little hearts out while you treat yourself to some great food and even better company.
“Learning from Scratch” (8-Week Session)
May 6th to June 24th
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:25pm
Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:25pm
June 5th to July 31st
Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:25pm
Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:25pm
July 15th to Sept 2nd
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:25pm
Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:25pm
Coder Club Drop-Ins (Sign-Up Anytime)
Tuesdays from 3:00 to 3:55 and 4:00 to 4:55
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 3:25 and 4:30 to 5:30pm
Required Forms📝
Waiver + Emergency Contact Info
Costs & Financial Aid
$25 for individual drop-ins; $200 for the full 8 week program; financial assistance is available upon request
Age Range🚸
Admitting ages 7-12 (you know, it’s never too late!)
We Provide the Equipment💻🎧
Laptops and audio equipment are provided on-site.
Easy Parking & Drop-Off🗺️
Located in the Montclair Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Snacks and Drinks Provided 🧃
Avoiding hangry kids if we can!
About Me
Hi, My name is Tal. 👋
I've been volunteering for a couple of years at Montclair Elementary School, teaching math and coding. I never envisioned my afternoons would be spent teaching digital projects to kids, but it continues to be more fun and engaging than most everything else I have called “work.”
Starting Oakland Coders Club is my way of listening to those feelings and expanding my efforts to the broader Oakland community. We're just getting started, but I'm excited to see where this goes, and I hope you are too!
You can learn more about me here or give me a call at (510) 905-7636 to chat.
Contact Us
For other inquiries you can directly email tal@oaklandcoders.com or call us at (510) 905-7636