A Modern Coding Club
for Curious Young Minds

Hands-on coding, game development, robotics and web building through guided challenges and engaging real projects — designed to grow confidence, logical thinking and creativity.

Based in Alford, Aberdeenshire

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Small groups
Limited spaces so every child gets real support and feedback.
Real projects
Children build things they’re proud of — not just follow steps.
Clear progression
Structured levels to keep them motivated and moving forward.

Available courses

Ongoing weekly sessions with structured progression. Join when a space opens up.

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Monday Coding Club

6:00pm – 7:00pm • Weekly • Alford • Ongoing programme
£49 pcm

An hour a week that could shape your child's future. Our flagship coding club takes children on a structured journey through real computing — building fun things they're genuinely proud of, solving real problems, and developing in-demand skills that go far beyond the classroom.

  • Critical thinking & problem solving through real challenges
  • Coding, game development & hands-on projects
  • Robotics, AI & computing fundamentals
  • Best practices, clean code & professional habits
  • Structured progression: Junior → Medior → Senior
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IT Raccoons – Project Lab (13+)

7:00pm – 8:00pm • Weekly • Alford • Ongoing programme
£49 pcm

A project-focused coding session for students who are ready to spend more time tackling larger, more independent technical challenges. Students build on their existing skills through ambitious projects, problem solving and real-world approaches to software development.

  • Larger, multi-week coding and technology projects
  • Game development, apps, robotics and physical computing
  • AI, algorithms and deeper computing concepts
  • Debugging, problem solving and independent development
  • Clean code, good design and professional development practices

Students are placed in the session that best matches their current experience, learning pace, interests and project needs. We regularly review groups as students develop.

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Thursday Coding Club

6:00pm – 7:00pm • Weekly • Alford • Ongoing programme
£49 pcm

Same great programme, different day — perfect if Monday doesn't work for your family. We'll place your child at exactly the right starting point and guide them forward, building confidence, curiosity, and real technical ability week by week.

  • Critical thinking & problem solving through real challenges
  • Coding, game development & hands-on projects
  • Robotics, AI & computing fundamentals
  • Best practices, clean code & professional habits
  • Structured progression: Junior → Medior → Senior
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Monday Tiny Raccoons (Ages 7–8)

5:30pm – 6:00pm • Every Monday • Alford • New starters welcome
£25 pcm Waiting list

The perfect first step into the digital world. Tiny Raccoons introduces younger children to computing and coding through playful, age-appropriate projects that spark curiosity and build real foundations — setting them up perfectly for the full Coding Club when they're ready.

  • Introduction to computing & how technology works
  • Fundamental coding through fun, creative projects
  • Playful, exploratory lessons — no pressure, just discovery
  • Builds naturally into the main Coding Club
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Thursday Tiny Raccoons (Ages 7–8)

5:30pm – 6:00pm • Every Thursday • Alford • New starters welcome
£25 pcm

The perfect first step into the digital world. Tiny Raccoons introduces younger children to computing and coding through playful, age-appropriate projects that spark curiosity and build real foundations — setting them up perfectly for the full Coding Club when they're ready.

  • Supervised, kid-friendly multiplayer games
  • Safe, social & great fun — no monthly commitment
  • Brawlhalla, Minecraft, Among Us, Fall Guys & more
  • Booking required — walk-ins subject to availability
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Small groups. Real support. Every session.

We offer a variety of classes to suit different ages and skill levels — so there's a great chance we have the right fit. We keep class sizes small so every child gets hands-on guidance, not just a seat in the room. If a class is full, you can join the waiting list and we'll be in touch when a space opens.

Our Vision

We help young people grow into confident, capable users of technology. Our focus is on equipping children with the skills and understanding they need to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and creatively — from gaming and social platforms to the technology they use every day.

Alongside coding and technical knowledge, we place strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration. These are essential life skills that support learning, confidence, and resilience far beyond the classroom.

Our approach is inclusive and community-focused. Through small-group teaching and hands-on learning, we aim to make digital education accessible, engaging, and relevant — helping young people not just keep up with the future, but shape it with confidence.

What we teach

Everything your child needs to thrive in a technology-driven world — taught through hands-on projects, creative challenges, and clear, structured progression.

Coding, game development and AI

Coding, Games & AI

From their very first line of code to building their own games and exploring AI, students learn to think like developers. Every project is hands-on, purposeful, and designed to produce something they're genuinely proud of.

  • Coding principles, clean code & best practices from day one
  • Game development — design, build and actually play it
  • Artificial intelligence — what it is and how it works
  • Logic, problem solving & computational thinking
Robotics and hands-on engineering

Robotics & Hands-on Projects

There's nothing quite like watching code come to life. Students build and program real robots, tackle engineering challenges, and develop the kind of persistence and creativity that no textbook can teach.

  • Control motors, sensors and movement with real code
  • Build, test, debug and improve — just like real engineers
  • Physical computing with micro:bits and more
  • Teamwork, creativity and hands-on problem solving
Web development

Web Development

Your child won't just browse the internet — they'll build it. Students design and develop real web pages from scratch, learning how the web actually works while sharpening their creativity, structure, and eye for design.

  • HTML, CSS & JavaScript from the ground up
  • Projects that grow into real, working websites
  • Design thinking & user experience awareness
  • Good habits: readable, structured & well-tested code
Critical thinking and computing fundamentals

Critical Thinking & Computing

We don't just teach kids to code — we teach them how to think. Every session builds the mental habits that high achievers rely on: breaking down big problems, thinking logically, learning from mistakes, and finding creative solutions. Skills for life, not just for screens.

  • How computers and software really work
  • Problem decomposition & structured, logical thinking
  • Resilience: debugging, testing & iterating with confidence
  • Creativity, curiosity & the confidence to try new things
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To keep quality high, spaces are limited. If a class is full, you can join the waiting list and we'll contact you when a space opens.

About Us

We’re a family-run coding club based in the local community, with over a decade of combined experience in technology. Our goal is simple: help young people become confident digital creators through hands-on projects, supportive teaching, and a clear progression framework.

We focus on practical skills (coding, game development, robotics, and web building) while naturally developing the thinking habits that matter in everyday life: problem-solving, logical thinking, creativity, and confidence. We also encourage responsible use of technology as part of how we learn and build together.

Tom

Tom

Master's degree qualified and Microsoft Azure certified, with nearly a decade of experience across local and global tech companies. Currently leading and coaching engineers, with a focus on technical leadership, project delivery, and helping people grow.

Sylvia

Sylvia

Master's degree qualified with several years of hands-on experience in an agile engineering team at a large company, working within SCRUM practices and contributing to high-quality software delivery.

How it works

Ongoing Programme, Clear Progression

Students join an ongoing learning journey with a clear progression framework. We place each child at the right starting point and guide them forward through structured levels, building confidence and real skills without pressure or fixed deadlines.

Junior → Medior → Senior Levels

Progress happens naturally over time. The Junior pathway is made up of multiple small milestones designed to help beginners build strong foundations, then step into more advanced problem-solving. As students grow, they move into Medior and Senior stages with more complex projects and higher independence.

Hands-on Projects, Not Just Theory

Learning happens through building. Students work on guided challenges and engaging projects across coding, robotics and web creation. Along the way, we develop habits that matter: thinking clearly, testing ideas, fixing mistakes, and improving what they've made.

Milestones, Feedback & Confidence

Students receive clear feedback and recognition as they progress. Milestones are practical and supportive — focused on what a learner can do. Over time, students develop a solid foundation of knowledge and experience they can use in practice and take genuine pride in.

Why it works

  • Small groups for real support and higher quality teaching
  • Structured progression that keeps children motivated
  • Hands-on projects across coding, robotics and web building
  • Confidence through feedback, reflection and visible improvement
  • Thinking skills that transfer to school and everyday life
  • High in demand tech skills
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An organised technology learning roadmap and notebook
Ongoing programme
Join any time • placed at the right starting point
A structured software project dashboard and electronic components
Levels that motivate
Junior → Medior → Senior • progress at your pace
A coding and robotics project workbench
Build real projects
Coding • robotics • web creation
A software project review workspace
Milestones & feedback
Supportive reviews • confidence through progress

What Parents Are Saying

★★★★★

"My son absolutely loves it especially the robotics side. He comes home buzzing every week, can't stop talking about what they built. It's fun, it's exciting, and he genuinely can't wait to go back."

Parent in Alford
★★★★★

"Really impressed with how much my son has progressed. He's only been going a few months and he's already on Level 2. It's well structured and you can actually see the difference. Brilliant for building real skills."

Parent in Alford
★★★★★

"My kid is coding their own games - actual games! They think it's just fun but they're learning so much without even realising it. Best thing we signed them up for."

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