We understand that once those long summer holidays begins, parents can find things hard to juggle, often asking themselves how they can keep their kids entertained, engaged, and learning without it feeling like schoolwork – after all, kids need this break to have fun.
At FunTech, we’ve been running tech camps across the UK since the 1990s and so know how summer coding camps can be the perfect opportunity for kids to learn new skills in an environment that feels more like adventure than a stuffy classroom. A FunTech coding camp could be the best investment you make for your child’s future.
Yes, kids will learn to code. But what your child will experience goes so much further than simply typing out lines of Python or designing a game in Roblox. The camps and lessons will help to build confidence, friendships, and a set of skills that will serve them long after the summer ends (possibly even with a career).
7 reasons why summer coding camps benefit kids
Here are seven reasons why the FunTech coding camps are different to learning in school and can keep your kids entertained during the school summer holidays.
1. Learning feels like play
At our summer coding camps, kids don’t just sit staring at a screen all day at a loss of what to do. Your child will design and code games. They will also learn about robotics, take on coding challenges, and also understand how AI works. Everything we do at FunTech is about offering a hands-on and exciting experience which is designed to keep kids’ imaginations buzzing.
When kids have fun, they forget they’re learning. That’s what we aim for – education that feels like play and discovery, and certainly not like homework!
2. Problem-solving in action
Coding teaches kids how to solve problems. It’s rare that their first line of code will work straight from the start, but that’s ok. When code doesn’t work, your kid will be taught how to debug, adapt, and persevere with it.
We see this all the time: a kid gets stuck on a project, but with guidance, they figure it out. The smile that comes when their game runs correctly or their robot finally moves is priceless. It’s not just about coding – it’s about learning how to approach challenges, which can then be applied to other aspects in life.
3. Friendships and teamwork
One of the most overlooked benefits of a coding summer camp is the social side. Kids make friends over shared projects, swap ideas, and celebrate each other’s successes.
In a world where so much of kid’s lives take place online, giving them the chance to collaborate face-to-face is incredibly valuable. At FunTech, teamwork is built into the way we run projects. Children learn to listen, share, and communicate – real-world skills that are just as important as knowing what a loop or variable is in coding.
4. A spark of creativity
Is easy to think of coding as simply being a technical discipline, but it’s also very creative. In the FunTech summer coding camps, kids will be challenged to come up with an idea or story, and then taught how to bring it to life by designing a custom Minecraft mod, animating a character, or by inventing their own mini-game in Roblox, Python, and other platforms they know and love.
By igniting that spark of creativity, it can lead to a lifelong passion. Many children who have started with Minecraft courses at FunTech will then go on to study computer science at university.
5. Safe, structured, and trusted
Safety is of paramount concern, and to put your mind at rest, all of our summer camps are Ofsted-registered and run by experienced tutors who not only know their tech but also know how to nurture young learners.
The FunTech summer coding camps are structured, but they’re also supportive. Kids gain independence in a safe environment where they’re encouraged to try, fail, and succeed, all under expert guidance.
6. Confidence that carries forward
Few things boost confidence like creating something from scratch and seeing it work. That’s what children experience at a FunTech camp.
Whether it’s finishing their first coding project or presenting a project back to the other kids on camp, children will leave a FunTech course with a stronger belief in their own abilities. This self-confidence can often transfer into school subjects, hobbies, and their daily lives.
7. Skills for tomorrow’s world
We all know where the future is headed: it’s digital. From AI to engineering, medicine to media, coding and computational thinking are at the heart of tomorrow’s careers.
By introducing children to these skills now, you’re giving them a head start in life. Even if they don’t grow up to be software developers, the digital knowledge they gain with FunTech will give them an edge in the future.
Why choose FunTech?
Since 1996, FunTech has been inspiring children to embrace technology in ways that are both challenging and fun. Our summer coding camps are designed to combine education with excitement, giving kids the best of both worlds.
We run camps in a variety of locations, but also offer online learning if there’s no location near you – these online alternatives are perfect for parents who’d rather their kids learn from home. Wherever your child joins us, they’ll find expert tutors, structured courses, and an atmosphere that balances creativity, challenge, and community.
Book your child’s place
Summer is a chance to give your child an experience that’s different from the classroom but just as enriching. A FunTech coding camp isn’t just about learning to code – it’s about building confidence, making friends, and preparing for the future.
Secure a place today and give your child a summer that’s both fun and future proofed.