STEM Coding Lab

Hook

Nonprofit code school on Pittsburgh's North Side dedicated to making computer science accessible for kids who would otherwise miss out, with a sliding-scale tuition model.

Programs

• After-school and weekend coding classes for ages 5-12
• Block-based programming on Scratch progressing to Python and web development
• Game design and creative-coding tracks
• Field-trip workshops for visiting school groups

What's Included

• Small-group instruction with low student-to-mentor ratios
• Sliding-scale and free-tuition options for qualifying families
• All laptops and learning materials provided on-site
• Take-home projects students can keep working on

Experience

Bright open studio inside an industrial-chic North Side building. Mentors are working developers and CS students from local universities. Families describe a welcoming community feel where kids who finish curriculum keep coming back as junior mentors.