Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle TN — Code Academy

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle TN — Free Code Academy for Youth 5th-12th

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee runs a free Code Academy program, sponsored by Apple, for youth grades 5-12. Devices and meals provided. Year-round coding clubs plus week-long summer camps.

Code Academy & Innovate Programs

Apple-developed curriculum. Options include:
- Summer Code Academy (week-long immersive camps)
- Innovate after-school coding clubs (semester-long)
- K-12 school-based Innovate clubs
- App design & digital creative tracks
- End-of-summer app pitch competition

What's Included

• 100% FREE for all students
• Apple-provided devices
• Meals included
• Apple-developed curriculum
• Max 15 students per cohort (strong coaching)

Experience

Best for families who can't access premium paid coding programs but whose kids have real interest. Cohort sizes are small, instruction is structured, and the app pitch competition gives real stakes. Scholarships essentially built in.