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We’re sharing insights from the incredible mentors who guide and inspire young coders. It’s their unique perspectives and the positive learning environments they foster that truly make these clubs thrive and help our global community grow. Meet Chris, a passionate mentor involved with Normandale Hills Code Club in Bloomington, Minnesota, who’s building an environment where …

If you’ve ever helped a Code Club creator bring a Scratch project to life in your club, you’ve definitely worked with sprites. But what exactly is a sprite — and how can they become a key tool for creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving in your club? Discover what makes sprites so special, and how Code Club …

Telangana is a state in south-central India where you’ll find a thriving Code Club community, with over 1000 clubs. This is a result of a partnership between the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS).  As part of our partnership with TGSWREIS, we’ve provided training for Code Club mentors to …

Explore how empowering young people to choose their projects, topics, or programming languages can lead to more engaged Code Club creators who believe their actions make a real difference. What do we mean by ‘agency’? At Code Club, giving young people agency means fostering a culture where creators are driven and self-motivated to direct their …

We’ve introduced new features to help club leaders manage events, track attendance, and communicate more effectively. These updates make running your club easier, so you can focus on supporting young creators. Easily check in and check out creators Club leaders can now use the platform to check creators in and out as they arrive and …

Calling all Code Clubs! The Coolest Projects online showcase is open to any young person up to 18, anywhere in the world. This is your Code Club’s chance to share their amazing creations with a global audience and celebrate their coding projects — from a creator’s first Scratch project to big, small, in-progress, or world-changing …

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming the world around us, and it’s more important than ever for young people to understand this technology.  By introducing AI and ML concepts in your Code Club, you can equip your members with essential skills for the future, spark their creativity, and empower them to become …