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At the end of 2024, we crunched the numbers and found that classic Code Club projects like ‘Space talk’, ‘Boat race’, and ‘Ghostbusters’ remain popular choices across the world. In 2025, dive into some of our other inspiring projects to help your creators build on their skills! Exploring new projects and adding your own creative …

Passionate individuals around the world run Code Clubs, but what motivates them? We spoke to four Code Club mentors from around the world — both long-time leaders and newcomers — to learn why they started Code Clubs and continue to run them in their communities. Creating a community  The Code Club community is expanding worldwide! …

It’s that time again! As another year of coding adventures wraps up, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of Code Clubs across the globe. The magic of Code Club goes beyond lines of code. It’s about igniting a love for technology, building confidence, and empowering the next generation of digital makers. It’s …

Jayantika is a 15-year-old Code Club creator from rural Pune, India. This inspiring young coder started as a Code Club creator and is now a peer mentor for other creators in her club. In this short interview, she talks about her Code Club experience, the positive impact it’s had on her life, and her motivation …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in the news, and you might be wondering how to introduce this exciting technology to your Code Club creators. With our new AI toolkit, you can explore age-appropriate projects that provide a gentle introduction to AI and machine learning. These projects are designed to inspire and empower young creators, opening …

Code Clubs thrive on the energy and dedication of volunteer mentors. These amazing individuals generously give their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of coders. But even the most enthusiastic volunteer needs support! Here are some ways to show your appreciation and keep your mentors engaged. Recognise and appreciate There are some easy …

By volunteering your time to lead a Code Club, you’re empowering young creators to develop the skills they need to shape a future they’re excited about. To do this, you need to provide an environment where the young people feel comfortable exploring, experimenting, and learning through coding.  Every Code Club runs differently and there is …

When we talk about coding and digital making, the question ‘why should young people learn to code?’ will often come up in the conversation. It’s a great question with lots of interesting answers. Let’s dig deeper! There’s no doubt that there is a buzz about the future of technology and where this fast-paced digital era …

As another amazing Code Club academic year comes to a close for many clubs across the globe, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements, growth, and fun we’ve shared over the past 12 months. Our dedicated team has been hard at work supporting clubs across the globe, and we’re thrilled to share some …

Code Clubs offer a fantastic way for young people with special educational needs (SEN) to develop essential skills like coding, computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. In today’s digital world, inclusive education that promotes digital literacy is key to ensuring all young people have a chance to succeed. SEN covers a broad range of learning needs, …