Coding Club

Everything in one place: Helping beginners code with confidence with the Code Editor

We’ve been introducing a new way for creators to work on Code Club projects — one that keeps everything in one place, with no switching between tabs.

We’re building our Code Editor into Code Club projects, starting with Python, with more projects on the way. This free, online tool lets young people open a project and start coding straight away in their web browser.

We’ve designed our editor for learning — it provides a friendly environment with helpful features like syntax highlighting and error checking, so learners can focus on understanding their code as they write and run Python.

Screenshot of a coding project interface titled 'Python wild - Hop the frog', showing instructions to draw a frog using code on the left and a visual output of a lily pad in water on the right, with a green background.

Instructions and code, side by side

With our Code Editor, creators can see the project instructions and code side by side, which means:

  • No switching between tabs
  • No printing instructions
  • No split screens
  • Shorter instructions
  • Easier for creators to debug their code 

“The built-in Code Editor is a big hit. Having the instructions, code, and output all on one page is incredibly helpful — creators can see everything at once.”  – Tom Lund, Bootham School Code Club

New: Try our latest Python projects in our Code Editor

If you’re curious about what this looks like in practice, try running one of our new Python Bytes or Python Wild projects, all designed to run entirely in our Code Editor. They’re a simple way to see how having everything in one place helps learners stay focused and progress through projects.

A focused young boy working on a laptop, surrounded by other computers, with digital icons representing technology and creativity above him.

Python Bytes uses three playful, food-themed projects to make text editing approachable. Creators invent over-the-top dishes in Disgusting dishes, write a humorous shopping list in Gross groceries, and then subtly sabotage instructions in Recipe wreckers.

Python Wild brings a selection of wildlife to the screen while introducing graphics with Python. Creators draw an insect in Dot the bug, animate a slithering character in Wiggle the snake, and finish with a bouncy amphibian in Hop the frog.

“As we wrote these projects for the Code Editor, our aim was simple: remove the friction that can slow beginners down. When everything’s in one place, creators can try ideas quickly, recover from mistakes, and make progress with far more confidence.” – Marc Scott, Learning Team

What about saving creators’ work?

Creators can save their work to their Raspberry Pi Foundation account as they progress. Young people under the age of 13 will need permission from a parent or guardian to set up a Raspberry Pi Foundation account — we have a printable parental permission letter that you can share to make this easier.

What’s next for our Code Editor 

There’s more to come! We’re updating some of your long-time favourite projects for the new editor, alongside plenty of brand-new activities for creators to explore. Watch this space! 

Open and code instantly with our Code Editor: explore our Python Bytes and Python Wild beginner projects with your Code Club.

Game on! Bring sport into your Code Club

Sports have a way of bringing people together — whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, playing with friends, or sharing stories about your favourite team. That same sense of excitement and teamwork can make coding feel even more engaging for young learners. That’s why our learning team have created four new Scratch projects inspired by sports from around the world.

In these projects creators can enjoy cricket, kabaddi, and South Africa’s traditional game of jukskei, or design custom kits for any sport. The projects invite young coders to explore global games while building their programming skills. Each activity blends creativity, culture, and fun, giving learners the chance to code and play in meaningful new ways.

So, get ready to bring some sporting energy into your Code Club. Game on!

Exploring the new projects

Project one: Cricket

In this cricket game, you’ll programme the bowler to send the ball towards a randomly chosen stump, shrinking it as it travels to create a sense of depth and realism. The game will call out where the ball is heading, giving players just enough time to move their bat and try to score runs.

What creators will learn

Creators will use broadcast messages to coordinate bowling, batting, scoring, and wickets. They’ll animate the ball’s movement with loops, conditionally update variables to track balls, wickets, and scores, and trigger different outcomes depending on whether the bat connects. Complete the extra challenge to make the bails leap from the stumps for a dramatic wicket!

An illustration for a cricket-themed project featuring a young girl with curly hair smiling and pointing, and a male player in cricket attire holding a bat. The background includes colorful elements associated with the sport.

Project two: Kabaddi

Create a fast-paced tag game inspired by kabaddi that originated in India, where you must cross the line, tag opponents, and make it back safely, all while keeping your breathing going by tapping the space bar! Complete the extra challenge to make the opponents behave more unpredictably for even more excitement.

What creators will learn 

Players will animate movement using arrow keys, track lives and tags with variables, and use broadcast messages to coordinate opponents, wins, and losses. Opponents are created as clones and creators use loops and conditional logic to detect contact, manage the kabaddi countdown timer, and trigger different outcomes depending on whether the player tags an opponent, runs out of time, or gets surrounded. 

Illustration of children playing kabaddi, featuring characters in vibrant sports attire, engaged in a dynamic running and tagging scene. The background is a cheerful pink with elements indicating playful competition.

Project three: Jukskei

Jukskei is a traditional South African throwing game where players try to knock over a wooden peg by throwing wooden pins (skeis) at it. It takes skill, aim, and timing.

What creators will learn

Creators will build animations triggered by broadcast messages and controlled with key presses. They’ll use condition-controlled loops to program sprite movement and sound effects, and update variables when conditions are met to keep track of player scores.

Illustration of a smiling person holding a wooden pin for jukskei, with targets in the background.

Project four: Kit chooser

Many young people love showing support for their favourite teams, and designing custom kits gives them a fun, creative way to express that passion through code.

What creators will learn

Using Scratch, young people will create their own kit chooser where they can design custom sports kits, change colours with their own creative flair, and even add a toggle button to switch between styles.

A graphic showcasing a sports kit designer with two purple jerseys displayed, one highlighted with an arrow pointing towards its back. A color palette on the right offers various options for customization.

Three top tips for mentors

1. Bring cultural connections into the session
Ask creators if they’ve played or watched the featured sports, or if these games are popular in their communities. If they’ve not heard of some of these sports, why not show them some videos?

2. Celebrate different ways to play and participate
Many creators will relate to these sports in different ways: some may play them, others may follow teams, and some might enjoy the social or creative parts. Encourage them to personalise their game with their own rules, team colours, or sounds to reflect the way they engage with sport.

3. Support experimentation and iteration
Remind creators that sports and coding both reward practice. If something doesn’t work the first time (a ball overshoots, an opponent behaves oddly, or a variable doesn’t update), that’s part of the process. Guide them to debug step-by-step and celebrate each improvement as a skill gained.

Ready, set, code! Try these sport-themed projects in your Code Club and bring a burst of energy, culture, and creativity to your next session.

Coding, creativity, and community: Our 2025 Code Club stories

Every week, in classrooms, libraries, and community spaces around the world, young people gather to make, tinker, and imagine with code. Behind every project is a volunteer, a teacher, or a parent helping to spark curiosity and confidence.

At Code Club, it’s these moments of connection and creativity that remind us what community really means. As we look back on 2025, we’re celebrating you — the people who make it all possible.

A group of children and an adult stand in a classroom, smiling and holding colorful signs that say 'Join the club', 'We made this', 'code club', and 'Be cool'.

Community highlights

USA: Powered by sourdough — a big start for 8-bit Code Club in Minnesota

It’s been an exciting start for the 8-bit Code Club in Minnesota, USA, which launched this autumn in the local library and runs on Saturday afternoons. Parents say they’re grateful to Code Club and the library space, which provide their children with access to technology they may not have at home.

The club leader has also been creative in raising funds for equipment, selling sourdough bread at the local farmers’ market. Thanks to her efforts, the club has already purchased several Raspberry Pi computers and monitors, with micro:bits next on the wishlist.

A display case at a farmers' market featuring various types of artisanal bread, including plain, honey walnut, rye with caraway, olive herb, and pumpkin spice.

India: Coding for change — Gujarat’s girls break barriers

A visit to the Welspun Code Clubs in Gujarat, India highlighted a remarkable group of girls who have overcome significant barriers to education. Many had previously been unable to attend school, but with strong community support — including families agreeing to send girls once they were permitted to wear traditional attire instead of uniforms — they are now confidently creating Scratch projects and engaging with technology.

“Meeting these girls was truly inspiring. Watching them code with such pride, knowing the challenges they’ve overcome, reminded me how Code Club can shift perceptions and shape brighter futures.” – Suraj Jena, Programme Coordinator

A group of six young individuals, dressed in colorful traditional attire, smiles together in a community space, showcasing camaraderie and enthusiasm for technology and coding.

Kenya: From wildlife to heritage — Lamu’s coders shine

Code Club mentor, Mariam Abubakar from Mahmoud Bin Fadhil Boys School, Lamu, Kenya shares that her proudest moment this year was guiding her brilliant coders as they created and showcased four fantastic Scratch projects as part of Coolest Projects online showcase:

These projects blended coding with storytelling, environmental awareness, and national pride. Watching the students present with confidence and joy was a powerful reminder of how digital creativity can uplift young voices and celebrate heritage.

Remember, Coolest Projects 2026 opens on Wednesday 14 January. 

A group of young students collaborate around a table, engaged in coding activities on tablets in a classroom setting.

Ireland: Big discoveries in a small village — Kinnitty’s coders grow

For Kinnitty Code Club in rural Ireland choosing a single highlight was nearly impossible. But expanding their age range to 7+ was a standout moment.

“Witnessing the sheer shock and delight on these young creators’ faces when their first code runs is a feeling that never fades. That spark of discovery instantly reminds me why I have dedicated 13 years to running my club.” – Darren, Code Club mentor 

A group of young students in a classroom setting holds up devices while engaging with a computer screen that displays a coding project.

Australia: Young minds, big missions — Code Club Kawana steps up

Kaye shares how at Kawana Scouts, Code Club Kawana, Australia creators loved being testers for Moonhack projects earlier this year. It was their first time in the role, and they were thrilled to put their coding skills to the test — not just building from instructions, but thinking critically about how each project worked, how it could be improved, and whether it all made sense. Celebrate the success of this challenge and read the Moonhack insights blog. 

“They felt proud to contribute to a larger project, and even more excited to be on a ‘secret mission’ testing the projects before the competition began.” – Kaye North

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Celebrate together

Wherever you are in the world, we hope you feel proud of what you and your club have achieved this year. Together, you’ve helped make coding accessible to young people all over the world, and that’s something worth celebrating.

See you in 2026 and don’t forget to keep coding!