FAQ

Code Camp Holiday Camps offers its programs at over 20 locations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein: Summer camp locations include, among others, Aarau, Adliswil, Basel, Bern, Chur, Freienbach, Lucerne, Meilen, Rapperswil, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Vaduz, Wettingen, Winterthur, Zug, and Zurich.

In our camp overview , you'll find all current locations, dates, and available camps.

Code Camp Holiday Camps holds its camps during the winter break, spring break, summer break, and fall break. Because school breaks vary by canton and municipality, the camps start on different dates depending on the region. 

Registration for a vacation period opens about 3 to 4 months in advance. All current dates are listed in thecamp overview.

Children can visit Code Camp even outside of school breaks. A variety of courses are held regularly at Maneggplatz in Zurich, both on Wednesday afternoons and on Saturdays.

Yes, it is generally possible to join a course even after it has started. Our courses are divided into different blocks, so children can join at a later date.

As long as the course is still open for registration, you can sign your child up directly online. If registration has already closed, please contact us at info@codecampworld.ch. We’ll be happy to check if it’s still possible to join the course. Please note that even if your child joins later, the full course fee will still apply.

Holiday Camps s last two, three, or five consecutive days. The three-day format is the most popular. 

Courses held outside of school breaks last from two to eight weeks, with classes one Wednesday afternoon or Saturday per week.

In the camp overview and on the booking page, you'll find the number of days and the exact dates for each camp.

The activities on our website provide examples of the kinds of things children discover at a camp. Depending on the location and dates, a camp can last for different numbers of days. The program is adjusted accordingly: For example, at a two-day “ Spark ” camp, the content is covered in a more condensed format than at a three-day camp.

Our teachers also always adapt the pace and content to the group and the children’s learning progress. This means the focus isn’t on a rigid daily schedule, but rather on a camp that’s tailored to the time available and the specific group.

Most Code Camps at Holiday Camps run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can drop off your child starting at 9:30 a.m. and pick them up by 4:30 p.m. Some locations have extended drop-off and pick-up times—these are listed in the description for each camp. 

Classes at Maneggplatz in Zurich are held on Wednesday afternoons (1:30 to 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Code Camps are day camps with no overnight stays. The children are supervised during the day and go home at the end of the camp day.

Code Camp offers a variety of Holiday Camps for children ages 7 to 13. These include coding camps and creative camps for different age groups and skill levels, as well as event camps that combine technology with sports and physical activity.

Spark: Children develop their own platformer game and learn the basics of programming in a fun, hands-on way.

Ignite: Children with basic programming skills develop their own 2D game with new features and levels. In the process, they build on their drag-and-drop skills and take their first steps in line coding with JavaScript.

Blast 3D: Children with programming experience create their own 3D game world and program their game entirely in JavaScript. In the process, they deepen their coding skills and learn to implement more complex game mechanics.

Web Builders: Children use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to program their own website on a topic of their choice.

Minecraft Engineers: With Minecraft Education, children discover Redstone, command blocks, and the basics of programming. The focus of the camp is building their own roller coaster in the Minecraft world.

Minecraft Masters: Building on the " Minecraft Engineers " theme, the children develop their own secret spy headquarters. Using Redstone, command blocks, and creative building projects, they design parkour courses, secret doors, and an escape room, among other things.

Minecraft Experts: Children with Minecraft experience deepen their knowledge of command-based programming and block coding. They work on more challenging projects in Minecraft Education and develop their own adventure maps in the process.

Animation: Working in pairs, children create their own stop-motion film and learn the basics of animation, filmmaking, and editing.

AI Camp: Children explore different types of artificial intelligence (AI), how they work, what they can do, what their limitations are, and how they can be used effectively.

In addition, there are event campsthat combine selected Code Camps with sports and physical activity. Whether it’s jiu-jitsu, soccer, or snow sports, at these Holiday Camps , children combine digital projects with athletic activities.

The Code Camp Roadmapwill show you.

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The coding camps place a greater emphasis on programming. The children learn age-appropriate coding concepts and apply them directly in their own projects.

At the Creative Camps, children explore digital technologies from a creative perspective. Depending on the camp, they may work with Minecraft, animation, or artificial intelligence, for example.

Event Camps combine technology with sports and physical activity. The children spend part of the day working on a digital project and the rest of the day participating in sports activities. Depending on the Event Camp, the program features different sports and coding camp formats.

Holiday Camps They take place during school breaks and usually last several consecutive days. During these camps, the children immerse themselves in a digital project and spend the day together at the camp.

Our classes take place outside of school breaks, on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. The children attend individual class sessions regularly over an extended period of time, working on various projects. This allows them to deepen their knowledge step by step and also attend Code Camp during the school year.

In Spark children develop their own 2D game. In the process, they learn the basics of programming in a playful way and design their game using their own ideas and characters. Spark is also suitable for children with no programming experience.

Children who already have programming experience or have previously attended a " Code Camp " will find their next challenge in the camps Ignite and Blast 3D.

Code Camp offers three Minecraft camps that build on one another: 

‍Minecraft Engineers (Ages 7–12, no prior knowledge required): The children build their own roller coaster and learn about Redstone and command blocks in the process.

Minecraft Masters (ages 8 to 13, Engineers or equivalent experience): The children will build a secret spy headquarters with parkour courses, secret doors, and an escape room. 

‍Minecraft Experts (ages 8 to 13, Minecraft experience required): The children will delve deeper into command-based programming and block coding and build their own adventure maps. 

All three camps use Minecraft Education. Code Camp provides the license for the duration of the camp. Minecraft Education must be installed at home before the camp begins and is not the same as Minecraft Java or Bedrock. 

Yes. At AI Camp, a summer camp for children, they explore artificial intelligence, its potential applications, and its limitations. The program, developed in collaboration with AI experts, is designed to inspire and educate children.

Which camp is best for your child depends on their age, interests, and prior knowledge. Some camps are designed for beginners, while others build on existing coding skills.

Interests also play a role: Does your child want to develop their own game, work with Minecraft, design a website, or get creative with animation and artificial intelligence?

The Code Camp Roadmap will help you find the right camp.

Four camps start from scratch, with absolutely no prior knowledge required: 

• Spark: Your own 2D platformer game using block coding 
• Minecraft Engineers: Roller Coaster in Minecraft Education 
• Animation: Stop-motion film made by two people, equipment rental included 
• AI Camp: Dealing with Artificial Intelligence: Its Possibilities and Limitations 

To get started with programming, we recommend Spark.

The Code Camp Roadmap also shows you which camps are best for beginners.

For children who have already done some programming or attended a " Code Camp ," there are more advanced camps such as IgniteMinecraft Experts or Web Builders featuring more challenging projects. There, they can build on their existing skills and learn about new technologies and coding concepts.

To see which camps require prior knowledge and how they build on one another, check out the Code Camp roadmap.

There are two lines that build on each other: 

Coding: Spark → Ignite → Blast 3D → Web Builders 

Minecraft: Engineers → Masters → Experts 

The Creative Camps "Animation" and " AI Camp " are standalone courses and can be taken at any time. There is no set order: If you already have programming experience, you can jump right into " Ignite " or " Blast 3D." 

The Code Camp Roadmap shows which camps are suitable for beginners, which are designed for more advanced participants, and what prior knowledge is recommended for each. Depending on your child’s skill level and interests, it’s also possible to join a camp even if they’re new to the activity.

The "Code Camp " Roadmap provides parents with an overview of all 10 camps and helps them make a choice. You can see at a glance which camps are appropriate for your child's age and skill level, and which one comes next.

Yes, our camps are also suitable for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs. If you're unsure, please feel free to contact us in advance.

Registration is done online in four steps: 

1. Select the location and vacation period in the camp overview 

2. Select a camp and date 

3. Enter the child's information, including age, allergies, and whether you would like to rent a device 

4. Pay online or request an invoice 

You'll receive confirmation via email. About two weeks before the camp starts, you'll get all the details about the meeting place, times, and packing list.

A " Code Camp " costs about CHF 120 per child per day. A two-day camp therefore costs about CHF 240, a three-day camp about CHF 360, and a five-day camp about CHF 600. The exact price is listed for each camp. 

Event camps with sports programs and individual special formats may vary.

The camp fee includes: 

• Supervision throughout the entire camp, including during breaks and at lunchtime 
• the complete camp program and all materials, including the software licenses, 
• at the Minecraft camps, the Minecraft Education License for the duration of the camp 
• Unlimited access to the Code Camp World and Coding Camps 
• the closing ceremony, with a medal for each child 

Lunch and drinks are not included; children must bring their own. Equipment rental costs 12 francs per day and is included only in the Animation Camp. 

The camp price includes supervision during the specified camp hours as well as the entire camp program. You can find out which services are included in the price in the respective camp description.

Yes. We offer a 10 percent discount on the camp fee for a family's second child and a 20 percent discount for the third child.

To redeem the sibling discount, you'll need a unique discount code that's valid only once. Contact us at info@codecampworld.ch before registering, and we'll send you a code. 

Code Camp also accepts the KulturLegi. Vouchers can be redeemed at the time of booking.

You can pay online with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) or Twint. 

Alternatively, you can pay by invoice: To do so, please email us in advance at info@codecampworld.ch with all the necessary information, including your billing address. The invoice must be paid before the camp begins for your registration to be valid.

Yes. You can redeem your Code Camp coupon when booking online. To do so, enter the discount code in the appropriate field. The coupon value will then be deducted from the camp price.

Please contact us at info@codecampworld.ch. Maybe we can still find a solution or offer you an alternative. Otherwise, you can find other camps in your desired location in our camp overview.

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Yes. If you'd like to change or cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible. We'll work with you to see what options are available—such as transferring your registration to another camp or receiving a gift certificate.

Separate rules apply in the event of illness. In that case, please contact us directly so we can find a suitable solution.

It's important to us that your child feels comfortable at camp. If your child doesn't like it after the first day of camp, you can contact us in writing and we'll refund a portion of the camp fee.

If you decide to continue the camp after the first day, no refunds will be available later.

If a camp cannot take place, we will work with you to find a suitable solution.

If possible, we will offer your child a spot at another camp. Alternatively, you can receive a credit or a refund for the amount you paid.

Yes, we'd be happy to provide you with a confirmation for your employer or for your tax return upon request.

A typical day at camp goes something like this:

• By 10 a.m.: Check-in and group orientation
• Morning: Work on the digital project, guided by the camp teachers
• Lunch: Supervised lunch break; the children stay at camp
• Afternoon: Continue working on the project, with exercise and screen-free breaks in between
• 4:00 p.m.: Campers

On the last day, the closing ceremony will take place half an hour before camp ends. Parents are invited to attend, and each child will receive a medal. 

At the event camps, digital projects and sports alternate throughout the day.

At Code Camp , each camp teacher supervises no more than eight children. Larger groups are supervised by several teachers, led by a head teacher. This supervision applies throughout the entire camp, including during breaks and at lunchtime. 

The camp teachers teach the material, support the children with their projects, and ensure that every child can learn at their own pace.

Our camp teachers guide the children through the camp, teach the material, and help them carry out their own projects. They ensure that the children can learn at their own pace, ask questions, and try new things.

Yes. The children don't sit in front of the computer all day. Of the six-hour camp day, about two hours are spent on breaks, physical activity, and group activities. Weather permitting, the children go outside. 

During breaks, smartphones, game consoles, and laptops must remain turned off.

If your child will arrive at camp later than scheduled or needs to be picked up earlier, please let the camp teachers or Code Camp know in advance. This will allow us to organize supervision and the daily schedule accordingly.

Yes. On the last day of camp, the children can present their projects and results. Parents are warmly invited to attend and see what their children have created and learned during the camp.

The closing ceremony takes place half an hour before the camp ends, and all children will receive a medal for participating in the " Code Camp."

Yes. After the Code Camp is over, we'll email you a link to your child's game or project. You can use this link to play the game, visit the website, or watch the video.

Exceptions are the Minecraft camps and the " AI Camp." There, the world file or the generated images are either saved on the participant's own computer or sent home via a USB flash drive.

By signing up at Code Camp , your child will receive unlimited access to the Code Camp World. They can continue working there at any time in the coding camps at Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D, and Web Builders .

For " Minecraft Engineers," "Minecraft Masters," and "Minecraft Experts," access is limited to the duration of the camp. To continue working on the world afterward, you'll need your own Minecraft Education license. You can then import the world file from the camp.

At Animation Camp, we'll convert the project into a video (MP4) at the end of the camp and send it to you. You can also download the Stop Motion Studio app used at camp at home.

At the " AI Camp ," children can keep the images and videos they create. Many of the AI tools used at the camp are also available for free after the camp ends, so your child can continue experimenting at home.

If your child is sick and cannot attend camp—or can no longer attend—please contact us as soon as possible. Together, we’ll find a suitable solution. Depending on the situation, you can switch to a different camp, receive a credit, or get a refund.

Yes, as long as you agree. Please let the camp teachers know whether your child is allowed to walk home on their own or will be picked up.

You're welcome to accompany your child to the camp room in the morning. During the day, the children usually participate in camp without their parents.

For our coding camps— Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D, and Web Builders —your child will need a suitable device for programming. You can rent a laptop from Code Camp or have your child bring their own device.

At the Minecraft camps, we generally expect your child to bring their own laptop or tablet. If your child does not have their own device, in exceptional cases, a device can be rented from Code Camp .

At Animation Camp, equipment rental is already included in the course fee.

Yes. For many of our camps, you can rent a laptop from Code Camp . You can select the equipment rental option when you register.

If you would still like to rent a laptop after you have registered, please contact us by email at info@codecampworld.ch. If the request is made less than 72 hours before the start of the booked camp, or if your own device does not work on the first day of camp, we will charge a fee of CHF 50 for the last-minute replacement with a device from Code Camp .

The device must be a laptop or a tablet with an external keyboard. An on-screen keyboard is not sufficient. The operating system (Mac, Windows, Linux, etc.) does not matter.

The device must be Wi-Fi-enabled, have a battery life of at least two hours, and have a current browser installed. We recommend Google Chrome. Please also disable any time or usage limits that might be activated during the camp.

Make sure to give your child the correct charging cable. A mouse is optional.

Your child must be able to log in to the device on their own. If you have a Mac, we'll also need the administrator password so we can connect the computer to the Wi-Fi network.

No. Your child will be given access to Code Camp World right there on site. There’s no need to create an account before camp. The login will remain valid even after camp, so your child can continue working at home.

All you need is a recent browser installed on your device. We recommend Google Chrome.

For our Minecraft camps, we recommend a laptop. A tablet with an external keyboard and mouse is also suitable.

The following operating systems are supported: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later, Chrome OS version 53 or later, iPadOS/iOS 12.0 or later, and Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later.

Linux is not supported. Cell phones and game consoles may not be used at the camp.

The device must be Wi-Fi-enabled, the battery should last at least two hours, and any time or usage limits must be disabled for the duration of the camp. Please make sure your child brings the charging cable and a mouse. If using a tablet, a keyboard and mouse are required.

Please install Minecraft Education on your child's device before the camp. Important: Minecraft Education is not the same as Minecraft Java or Minecraft Bedrock.

The app must be installed at home beforehand, as it is too large to download on-site. Your child cannot participate in the camp without Minecraft Education installed.

For the duration of the camp, we will provide your child with a Minecraft Education license and the corresponding login information. The license is valid only for the duration of the camp.

If your child already has a Microsoft account with a Minecraft Education license through school, that login can also be used.

No. At Animation Camp, equipment rental is already included in the course fee.

Your child may bring their own device if they wish. It must be a laptop or tablet with a rear-facing camera. If using a tablet, a keyboard and mouse are also required. In addition, the Pro version of Stop Motion Studio and a current browser must be installed.

Since the children at the Animation Camp work in pairs, they may end up sharing a device.

For the " AI Camp ," your child will need a Wi-Fi-enabled device with a front-facing webcam. The battery should last at least two hours, and any time or usage limits must be disabled for the duration of the camp.

Microsoft Edge and a current browser must be installed on the device. We recommend Google Chrome. Please also give your child the charging cable. A mouse is optional.

A free Microsoft account is also required for the camp. It’s important that the account is set up for users aged 13 and older so that Bing AI can be used. Please provide your child with the login information.

Your child must be able to log in to the device on their own. If you have a Mac, we'll also need the administrator password so we can connect the computer to the Wi-Fi network.

Packing List for Each Day of Camp: 

• Your own equipment, as specified, if no rental equipment was reserved 
• Lunch and Snacks 
• a full water bottle 
• Clothing appropriate for the weather, since the children will also be going outside 
• Emergency medication, if needed, with written instructions 

For event camps, you'll also need sportswear and, depending on the sport, your own equipment. Details can be found in the camp description.

No. At our regular Code Camps, the children bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks. During the lunch break, they stay at the camp and are supervised by our camp teachers.

Please list your child's allergies and food intolerances when registering. If your child needs emergency medication, please provide it along with written instructions for the camp counselors.

At the regular Code Camps, the children bring their own food. This allows you to choose meals that meet your child's individual needs.