Kids Course · Ages 6–15

Teach Your Child to Code —
Build. Create. Innovate.

From Scratch animations to Python projects and real websites — Ameisen Academy's Coding Classes give children the skills, confidence, and creativity to build tomorrow's technology. Live lessons, real projects, amazing tutors.

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1,800+Kids Coding
Ages 6–15All Levels
4.9 ★Parent Rating
KES 350Per Hour
We teach →
Scratch Python HTML CSS JavaScript Web Dev Game Design UI Design Robotics Logic Algorithms
Why It Matters

Why Every Child Should Learn to Code

Coding is the new literacy. Children who understand how technology works don't just use the future — they build it.

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Computational Thinking

Coding teaches children to break complex problems into steps, spot patterns, and think logically — skills that transfer to every subject and career.

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Create, Don't Just Consume

Instead of watching YouTube, your child builds games. Instead of scrolling, they design websites. Coding turns screens from distractions into tools of creation.

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CBC Digital Literacy

Kenya's CBC explicitly teaches Computer Science from Grade 1. Our programme extends and deepens this — giving children a significant advantage over peers.

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Kenya's Tech Economy

Nairobi is Africa's Silicon Savannah. Tech jobs are growing 40% year-on-year. Children who code today are positioned for Kenya's highest-paying careers tomorrow.

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Collaboration & Communication

Our project-based approach has children building things together — learning to communicate ideas, divide tasks, and present their work confidently.

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Start Young, Go Far

The world's greatest programmers — from Linus Torvalds to those at iHub Nairobi — started coding before age 12. The earlier, the deeper the advantage.

Full Curriculum

What Your Child Builds

Three age-progressive bands — each teaching the right tools, concepts, and projects for that stage of a child's development and learning capacity.

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Module 1

Scratch Basics — Stories & Animations

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Children meet Scratch's colourful block-based environment. They animate characters, make sprites move, change costumes, and create simple interactive stories.

Sprites & Backdrops Motion blocks Events Looks & Sound
8 lessons 45 min each Beginner
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Module 2

My First Scratch Game

2

Building a complete playable game from scratch — a catching game where a character collects falling objects. Introduces loops, conditionals, and score variables.

Loops if/else Variables Score system
10 lessons 45 min each Beginner
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Module 3

Digital Art & Creative Computing

3

Using Scratch's paint editor and code to create generative art, patterns, and interactive drawings. Exploring creativity through computational thinking.

Paint editor Pen blocks Repeat loops Colours & angles
8 lessons 45 min each Beginner
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Module 1

Python Fundamentals

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The world's most learner-friendly language. Variables, data types, input/output, if statements, loops, and functions — all taught through mini-games and challenges.

Variables print/input if/elif/else for/while loops
14 lessons 60 min each Intermediate
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Module 2

HTML & CSS — Build Your First Website

2

From blank screen to live webpage. Children learn HTML structure, CSS styling, colours, fonts, and layout — culminating in a personal portfolio website.

HTML tags CSS selectors Flexbox Responsive design
12 lessons 60 min each Intermediate
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Module 3

Python Games — Text Adventures & More

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Building real Python games — a number guessing game, a quiz app, and a text adventure. Lists, functions, dictionaries and file reading introduced through play.

Lists & Dicts Functions random module Game logic
14 lessons 60 min each Intermediate
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Module 1

JavaScript & Interactive Web Pages

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Bringing websites to life. DOM manipulation, event listeners, forms, fetch API, and building interactive mini-apps that do real things on the web.

DOM Events fetch API JSON
16 lessons 90 min each Advanced
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Module 2

Python OOP & Data Projects

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Object-oriented programming, classes, inheritance, file handling, CSV data analysis, and building data-driven Python applications for real-world use.

Classes & OOP CSV / JSON Pandas intro Data viz
16 lessons 90 min each Advanced
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Module 3

Full-Stack Capstone Project

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Building and deploying a complete web application — front-end, back-end logic, database, and live URL. Students leave with a real project in their portfolio.

HTML/CSS/JS Python backend Deployment Portfolio
18 lessons 90 min each Advanced
Try It Live

What a Lesson Looks Like

Every lesson is live, hands-on, and project-based. Try all three interactive demos below — no sign-up needed!

Live Coding Demo — Ameisen Academy Coding Classes

Drag blocks →
🚩 When flag clicked
↔ Move 10 steps
↻ Turn 15°
💬 Say "Hello!"
🔊 Play Meow
🔁 Repeat 10 times
⏱ Wait 1 second
↩ If edge, bounce
👆 Drag blocks here to build your program!
Sprite Output
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// Your program output will appear here…
📄 hello_kenya.py
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▶ Output
// Click Run to see output…
🌐 Live Preview
Real Student Work

Projects Our Students Have Built

Every student graduates with a real project portfolio. Here are examples of what kids at each level create.

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Scratch Cat Adventure Game
Ages 6–8 · Starter
ScratchGame
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Weather Story Animation
Ages 6–8 · Starter
ScratchAnimation
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Kenya Quiz App
Ages 9–11 · Builder
PythonApp
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Personal Portfolio Site
Ages 9–11 · Builder
HTMLCSS
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Student Market App
Ages 12–15 · Developer
JavaScriptFull-stack
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Kenya Data Dashboard
Ages 12–15 · Developer
PythonData viz
Outcomes

Skills Your Child Will Build

Beyond just learning syntax — our graduates develop the mindset of a problem-solver and creator.

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A Young Developer

Children who complete our programme can build real software, understand how the web works, and think like professional developers.

🐍 Python 🌐 Web Dev 🧩 Logic 🎮 Game Design 📊 Data 🚀 Build & Deploy
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Computational Thinking

Decomposing problems, spotting patterns, and building step-by-step solutions — the core mental framework of every great programmer.

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Python Programming

From "Hello World" to OOP — children build real Python programmes they can run, share, and show off to family and friends.

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Web Development

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — children build real websites with live URLs that anyone in the world can visit and interact with.

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Build & Deploy Projects

Every graduate has a live portfolio with real projects — not just screenshots, but working apps they built from scratch themselves.

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Team Collaboration

Pair programming, code reviews, and group projects build communication and technical teamwork skills essential in tech careers.

Learning Journey

Ages 6 → 15 Coding Roadmap

A clear path from first drag-and-drop block to full-stack web application — each stage building naturally on the last.

Starter · Ages 6–8

Block Coding & Creative Computing

Scratch animations, interactive stories, and first games. Children grasp sequencing, loops, conditionals and events without writing a single line of text code — the perfect on-ramp.

Scratch Animations Games Logic blocks
Builder · Ages 9–11

Python Fundamentals & Web Basics

Transition from blocks to real text code — Python variables, loops, functions, and building mini-apps. First website with HTML and CSS. Gaining the confidence to debug and iterate independently.

Python HTML/CSS Web site Debugging
Developer · Ages 12–15

Full-Stack Projects & Live Deployment

JavaScript, OOP Python, databases, and deploying complete applications to the web. Graduates leave with a live portfolio, real GitHub repositories, and the ability to self-teach new languages.

JavaScript OOP Python Deployed app Portfolio
Meet the Team

Our Coding Tutors

All tutors are professional software developers or CS graduates with specialist training in child-centred pedagogy and project-based learning.

Tom Kariuki
Tom Kariuki
Scratch & Python (Ages 6–11)
★★★★★ 5.0
8 yrs · BSc. CS – UoN · Google certified
Faith Wanjiku
Faith Wanjiku
HTML, CSS & JavaScript
★★★★★ 4.9
6 yrs · BSc. IT – Strathmore · Frontend dev
Kevin Otieno
Kevin Otieno
Python OOP & Data Projects
★★★★★ 4.9
7 yrs · MSc. Computer Science · iHub mentor
Grace Njeri
Grace Njeri
Full-Stack & Capstone Projects
★★★★☆ 4.8
5 yrs · BEng. Software – JKUAT · React dev
Plans & Pricing

Choose Your Plan

All plans include live sessions with a specialist coding tutor, project materials, and a digital certificate on completion.

// Starter
KES 3,000 / month
Introduction to coding — ideal for children new to programming.
4 sessions / month (45 min)
1 module (Scratch or Python)
Weekly progress report
Project source files
Portfolio hosting
Multi-language tracks
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// Builder
KES 6,000 / month
Full curriculum coverage — Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, and real projects.
10 sessions / month (60 min)
Full age-band curriculum
Weekly parent progress report
Portfolio site hosting
Private GitHub repository
End-of-module certificate
// Developer
KES 10,000 / month
Intensive development — full-stack projects, deployment, and portfolio.
16 sessions / month (90 min)
All languages + advanced tracks
Dedicated mentor tutor
Live deployed portfolio
Industry hackathon prep
Monthly mentor strategy call
Student & Parent Stories

What Our Coders Say

★★★★★

"My 9-year-old made a Scratch game and showed it to his entire class. The teacher asked us where he learned. When we said 'online classes', everyone wanted the contact. Tom is an exceptional tutor for young kids."

James Mwangi
James MwangiParent of a 9-year-old · Nairobi
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"I built my first website in Grade 7 — it showed all of Kenya's national parks with photos and descriptions. My tutor Faith helped me deploy it live. I still can't believe I did that at age 12. I want to be a developer now."

Zara Otieno
Zara OtienoGrade 8 learner · Kisumu
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"My 14-year-old joined the Developer programme in January. By April he had a Python data project analysing Kenya's county rainfall patterns. He's now applying to a Young Innovators' programme. The confidence shift is remarkable."

Agnes Kamau
Agnes KamauParent of a 14-year-old · Thika
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We start from age 6 with our Scratch block-coding programme — no reading, writing, or typing skills required. Children as young as 6 can drag, drop, and build animated games. The Starter band is specifically designed for ages 6–8 with very short attention spans and maximum visual engagement.
Yes — a laptop or desktop computer is recommended for coding classes. Tablets can work for Scratch but are not ideal for Python or web development. We recommend a device with a keyboard and a stable internet connection. Most coding tools we use are browser-based and require no installation.
YouTube teaches passively. Our classes are live, interactive, and project-based. A real tutor watches your child code in real time, catches mistakes, explains why they happened, and guides the project forward. Children get personalised feedback, ask questions, and build real things — not just watch someone else build them.
Yes. CBC includes Computer Science as a core subject from Grade 1, and our programme aligns directly with and extends beyond the KICD syllabus. For CBC JSS and Senior Secondary learners, our Developer programme directly supports the Computer Studies elective — including Python, web development, databases, and cybersecurity.
A typical session starts with a 5-minute warmup challenge, then 10 minutes reviewing last session's code. The core 35–60 minutes involve building a specific feature of the current project with the tutor guiding in real time. The last 5–10 minutes are a recap and preview of the next challenge. Children always end with something working they can show off.
Every module graduate receives a digital completion certificate, the complete source code of all projects they built, and a portfolio entry on our student showcase. Builder and Developer students also receive hosted portfolio websites with live URLs they can share with universities, competitions, and future employers.

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Join 1,800+ young coders across Kenya who are creating games, websites, and apps with Ameisen Academy. First trial session is completely free.

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