Run a club
Code Clubs empower young people to become creative thinkers and resilient learners. By running a club, you’ll also build your own skills in mentoring, organisation, and of course, coding.
Events and training
Develop your skills and confidence through our online and in-person events and training opportunities.
Ready to start?
Start a Code Club by yourself or as a team.
1. Choose your venue
Code Clubs are held in lots of different places, like schools, libraries, office spaces, and community centres.
2. Register your club
Complete your application to start your club. We'll ask for a few details, like the address of your club. We might also ask you to nominate a safeguarding sponsor.
3. Start running
Once your club is verified, take a look at the Code Club leader guide, which includes helpful information for running your club.
Meet the community
Find out about some of the amazing mentors running Code Clubs around the world.
Mentoring the tech talent of tomorrow
Yang is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to explore computing, and she has brought her colleagues along on the journey too.
Sharing her passion for computer science
While studying in the UK, Nadia started volunteering at a Code Club to immerse herself in the local community. She now aims to introduce a Code Club in every school in Iraq.
From chemistry to coding
Science teacher Spencer, who later transitioned to teaching computer science, began a Code Club in his science lab to give his students access to coding.
Running a club session
We have hundreds of free projects to help you tailor your sessions to your young creators. You can try:
- Group sessions to tackle challenges together
- Themed meetups to highlight important topics
- Learner-led sessions where creators choose their own projects
A safe space to create
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Our safeguarding resources help make sure you have the right policies and practices in place so you can create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can learn to code.
Helpful resources
We have everything you need to start a club: online training modules, certificates, posters, and much more.
Code Club leader guide
Find all the information you need to help you start and run your Code Club.
School outreach letter
Send this letter to schools in your area to let them know about Code Club.
Icebreakers
Start your session with activities designed to welcome creators and encourage interaction.
Help and support
We are committed to supporting you in making Code Clubs creative, fun, and safe places for young people to learn. Head to our help page to find frequently asked questions, or to get in touch with the Code Club team.