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A friendly hello, making room for someone new, or taking time to help another creator work out why their sprite won’t move — small acts of kindness help make a Code Club a place where everyone feels welcome. World Kindness Day on Friday 13 November is a chance to celebrate those moments, the friendships that …

Some creators love a puzzle, so sometimes, a timed computational thinking challenge like Bebras can be just right for a Code Club. One Code Club mentor from Cranmere Primary School, Surrey, UK wondered how the UK Bebras Challenge would fit into his fun and informal club. After giving it a try, the club discovered how …

Every Code Club is different, and the best activities are the ones that suit your young people, setting, and goals. Code Club projects are designed to be flexible, whether you are running a club in a school, library, or other community space. In this blog post, we’re sharing practical ways to choose and adapt projects …

There’s something special about building a game. Whether it’s chasing ducks across a pond, decorating the perfect cake, or creating an endless clicker that nobody wants to stop playing, game projects inspire young people to experiment, solve problems, and proudly share what they’ve made. That’s why we’re excited to open the doors to the Code …

Football fever is spreading across the globe, and your Code Club can join in the fun too. We’ve rounded up 3 football-inspired projects that let creators score goals, design kits, and predict winners — all while building their coding skills. Which one will you set as a challenge in your Code Club? Beat the goalie …

Did you know World Environment Day has been marked by the United Nations since 1972? It takes place every year on 5 June to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing our planet. It’s a great opportunity to give young people space to explore the issues that matter to them, and to see how technology …