FAQ

Spark, Ignite, animation, Roblox Legends and Minecraft Engineers are suitable for children aged 7 - 12 years. All other camps are suitable for children aged 8 - 13 years.

The camps Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D, AR Creators and Web Builders are mainly focused on programming, the camps AI, animation, Minecraft Engineers and Roblox Legends work more with design.

For the advanced camps (Blast 3D, AR Creators, Web Builders) the child must have good reading skills and be confident with the keyboard, as there is a lot of writing in these camps.

Our age limits are only intended as guidelines. The Spark camp is explicitly aimed at children without any previous knowledge of programming. Only reading and writing at 1st grade level are required to participate and have fun.

Our age limits are intended as guidelines only. We always have older children in Code Camps and would generally recommend Blast 3D, AR Creators or Web Builders. If your child doesn't mind being one of the older ones, they are always welcome.

Yes, this is possible! Please register your child in good time with all the necessary details, including your billing address, by sending an email to info@codecampworld.ch. You will then receive an invoice from us, which must be paid before the camp starts for the registration to be valid.

For reasons of fairness, we ask you to cancel as early as possible if you are unable to attend so that we can give the place to another child. However, we will accept your withdrawal up to and including the first day of the camp. We will also be happy to rebook your child to another location or season if possible.

Please send an e-mail to info@codecampworld.ch. We may be able to open up an additional place. Otherwise we will be happy to inform you about alternatives.

If you would still like to rent a computer after you have registered, please send an e-mail to info@codecampworld.ch.

A camp typically starts at 10:00 and lasts until 16:00. We welcome the children every day from 09:30 for check-in and they must be picked up by 16:30 (exception: parents declare at check-in that their child may go home independently). Different times may apply for courses and special formats.

Class sizes typically vary between 8 and 25 children. We ensure a generous care ratio of at least 1:8 in each class so that all children receive the attention and support they need.

No. We take generous breaks according to the length of the camp, go outside for fresh air whenever possible and ensure that the children get plenty of exercise. The use of computers, cell phones and games consoles is not permitted during breaks.

No. During breaks, the children remain on the premises under the supervision of our teachers. Accordingly, we ask you to give your children a packed lunch and a water bottle.

Unfortunately, we do not allow participation in the event of illness. If your child has a cough, fever or other symptoms, please keep them at home and inform us immediately. We will be happy to rebook your child for you if they miss more than one day of the camp.

You are welcome to accompany your child to the room in the morning. During the day, however, the children are usually at the camp without their parents.

There is a closing ceremony on the last day at the end of the camp. The children present their results and receive a medal for their successful participation. Parents are cordially invited to this ceremony half an hour before the end of camp (typically 15:30).

Yes, we ask daily during the check-in whether the child will be picked up or can leave by themselves.

In our programming camps (Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D, AR Creators and Web Builders) we need a laptop for programming. You can rent a computer from Code Camp or provide your child with their own device.

In the game design camps(Roblox and Minecraft), your child is generally expected to bring a laptop or tablet. If they do not have their own device, a device can be rented from Code Camp if necessary.

For our animation camp the rental of the equipment is obligatory.

If you would still like to rent a device after you have registered, please send an e-mail to info@codecampworld.ch.

You can find all information on our BYOD info page. The requirements may vary depending on the type of camp.

Depending on the season and weather, every child should have sun protection (cap, cream) or warm clothing or rain protection with them.

Due to possible intolerances and allergies, no food is offered at the camp. We ask parents to provide food (lunch and snacks) and drinks for the whole day.

Yes, please make a note of the allergy when registering and, if necessary, provide your child with appropriate emergency medication and written instructions for the teachers. In principle, no food is provided; children bring their own food.

In our camps Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D and AR Creators the children use using drag & drop or line coding to program their own personal game, which can be played on a cell phone or tablet as well as on a computer.

In our Web Builders camp, the children program their own website on a topic of their choice using HTML, CSS and Java Script.

In the Minecraft Engineers camp, the children learn to work with Redstone, command blocks and a programming interface in Minecraft Education.

With Roblox Legends the children design mini-games as part of the interactive Buzzy Hive server.

In our animation camp, the children film and edit a stop-motion film made of Lego in pairs.

At the AI camp the children get to know different types of artificial intelligence and learn how they roughly work, what they can do, what their limitations are and how to use them correctly.

Further information can be found in the "Our camps" tab.

Yes, once the Code Camp is complete, we will send you a link to your child's game or project by email. This link can then be used to play the game, visit the website or watch the movie.

Exceptions are the Minecraft Engineers Camp and AI Camp, where the world file or the generated images are either saved on your own computer or taken home via USB stick. In Roblox , the team playcode from the camp must also be shared.

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When registering at Code Camp , your child receives unlimited access to the Code Camp World. After the programming camps (Spark, Ignite, Blast 3D, AR Creators, Web Builders) your child can continue to work on there as they like.

ForRoblox Legends Buzzy allows access to the group server for a few more days and thus to the minigame build mode. After this time, you can still play the game using the team playcode.

For Minecraft Engineers the login is limited to the duration of the camp. To continue working on the world afterwards, you must obtain your own Minecraft Education license and then import the world file from the camp.

At the Animation Camp, we convert the project into a video (mp4) at the end of the camp and send it to you. However, you can download the Stop Motion Studio Pro app used in the camp at home (free or pro version).

At the AI Camp, children can keep the images and videos they generate. Access to almost all AIs used in the camp is also free public, so they can continue experimenting with them at home.

We are happy to show you the options for a private Code Camp based on the specific needs of the group. Please contact us directly at info@codecampworld.ch to discuss the specific possibilities.

Yes, for example, we also offer Wednesday and Saturday courses at our Maneggplatz campus in Zurich outside the vacations. Our online camps can also be booked according to your own wishes.