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Online Coding, Math, AI Courses & Summer Camps for Kids and Teens

RP4K offers year-round weekly Online Coding, Applied Math and AI Courses through our team of Canadian instructors. We also have Summer Camps in July and August.

We teach Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, AI and Applied Math to kids and teens between the ages of 7 and 18 years of age.

Maximum of 4 students per instructor

Kids learn best when class sizes are minimized. We have stuck to our proven formula of a maximum of 4 students per instructor for over 25 years.

Live dedicated instructors

Kids learn best with a dedicated instructor as opposed to following a workbook. The RP4K instructor is not distracted by other students working on different projects. We offer a well-designed curriculum taught by an expert instructor.

FREE Game Jams in addition to weekly classes and summer camps

The purpose of a Game Jam is to challenge kids to work on their own. A Game Jam is a fun challenge where participants create a game in a 1- or 2-day event. It’s an exciting way to boost creativity, teamwork, and coding skills while making something amazing.
Call or email today to book a FREE trial class or learn even more about our Online Coding Courses, Summer Camps, Applied Mathematics Courses or AI Courses.
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What's New

10% Early Coder Discount for RP4K Summer 2025 Coding, AI or Applied Math Camps!

There is a 10% Early Coder Discount for registration for a summer Coding, AI or Applied Math camp, if paid in full before June 15th . In addition to 1-to-3-week RP4K Coding, AI or Math camp, your child can also join a FREE Game Jam! A Game Jam is a fun challenge where participants create a game […]

RP4K Course Options

Register Today for our Online Coding Courses, Summer Camps, Applied Mathematics Courses or AI Courses.

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Weekly Classes

Learn more about Weekly Classes

Monday

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Saturday

9:30 - 6:00 PM

Summer Camps Available

Learn more about Summer Camps

The Real Programming 4 Kids Benefits

Live Online Coding courses, Online Math courses and AI courses are available year-round.
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4-Student Maximum

Our computer classes have a maximum of four students per instructor. We offer personalized care and instruction that is second to none. No student minimums in any class we offer; if you register for a programming class, it will run.

Coding Courses, Math Courses and AI Courses

We now offer coding courses, online math courses and AI courses for kids and teens.
These are three key areas of STEM that prepare young people for university and their future careers.
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Year-Round Classes

We operate weekly school season classes, weekly spring-summer classes and summer camps. This means the learning and fun never stop! Inquire about our next session and book a free trial class for your child any time of year.

24+ Years Experience

We’ve been offering programming courses since 1999 throughout Canada. There’s nobody in the industry that boasts a track record as long and successful as ours. Read our testimonials and see the kind of impact we’ve had on our students.
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Real Instructors

Each RP4K instructor is a post-secondary student or recent graduate, specializing in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Some of our instructors are even professional programmers who happen to enjoy teaching on the side. We provide a real dedicated instructor, not a self-learning situation where students are left on their own with a workbook.

Real Math

Without math, video games wouldn’t exist. Each course is like a hidden math lesson. All of our courses apply math from simple counting of integers right up to 3D vectors and trigonometry. Who knew math could be this fun? RP4K was founded by a Mathematician - Elliott Bay M.Sc. (Mathematics). In 2020 Elliott wrote and began teaching our Elite level, “Math and Physics for Video Game Programmers.”
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Real Fun

Teachers often say it’s tough to compete with video games. So we don’t. We use them to a student’s advantage. But let’s face it, when you’re a kid you just want to have a good time! Our classes are informal and relaxed, but most of all, FUN!

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4-students max per class
Year round classes
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24+ years of experience
Coding courses, Math courses and AI courses

RP4K Parent Testimonials from October 2024

ABOUT RP4K

Real Programming 4 Kids instructors are based in Canada and are University undergraduates, graduate students or recent graduates. Let our parents tell you about their experiences with RP4K. Take a few minutes to learn more about us by watching five of our parents talk about their recent experiences with our live online classes.

ABOUT US
24+
Years In Business
20,000+
Number Of Students
Live Classes
Canadian Instructors
35
Instructors
10,000,000+
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Meet the Team

With years of experience in teaching and a comprehensive programming background, our teachers are the most qualified in the industry for their role. They focus on helping each individual child learn the programming skills they require for the future, while creating an engaging learning environment. Their work helps kids across the region develop their passion for computer programming while instilling valuable knowledge regarding challenging concepts.

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Why Choose Computer Programming for your Kids?

Teaching children programming, math and AI ensures they are better able to use logic in problem-solving for the years ahead. Programming, Math & AI knowledge helps children structure their ideas more effectively while developing their grasp of challenging technical concepts. The resulting computer, math and AI knowledge empowers children to greater success in the future as computers and AI  become integral in our lives.
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No-risk Free Trial

We offer a FREE Trial Class so you can check out what we’re all about and gauge your level of interest. Even better, we can find the right fit for your child to help ensure their success. Finding the right class for your child is our #1 priority.

Top Coding Languages

Learn video game industry standard programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, C++ and Unity. We’re proud to offer a challenging learning environment for all skill levels, with all the fun of video games.

Real Programming

We’re thrilled to see so many fun video game design camps being offered these days. However, most camps use drag-and-drop game-making software, requiring minimal programming knowledge. We only teach REAL programming – just like the pros.

See what our clients have to say...

My son has attended multiple courses with Real Programming over the years. He enjoyed every single one of them, and each time he finished a course, he would ask for another one. RP4K has inspired a deep interest in Coding/Computer Science for him.

Classes were small and engaging, teachers were knowledgeable and inspiring. He did Elite Math and Physics and Elliott made Math and Physics fun! I am so glad we found RP4K, it has built the necessary foundation for my son to navigate the continuously changing technological landscape. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Our older daughter was accepted into the Computer Science program at the University of Waterloo this year. She has been a student at RP4K since her early teens, progressing from the basic to the most advanced courses over the years. Thank you, teachers at RP4K for igniting her passion for programming at an early age!

The practical approach to learning and proprietary teaching methodology RP4K offers worked very well for our younger daughter as well. She also enjoys online programming lessons at RP4K and is following the path of her sister. While she still has 1.5 years of school left till university, she is already considering Computer Science or Math and teaches kids at the local Mathnasium.

We can recommend RP4K without any hesitation to anyone who is looking for a quality programming school for their kids. Both our daughters benefitted a lot from these courses over the years. We are very glad we found RP4K pretty early and enrolled both of our daughters every year. Thank you, RP4K!
I can't say enough good things about the RP4K coding and math school! My son has been taking different courses since 2021, and it's been an incredible experiencen for him. He's gone through all the levels—from beginner to intermediate to advanced/elite—and has learned different coding languages along the way. Through the process of learning and comparing different coding languages, he was able to figure out the specific area he's most passionate about. The instructors are always top-notch at any course level, super professional, and make every class engaging and fun.
Absolutely all the courses are really well-planned and way ahead of what he's learning in school. My son's favorite as of 2025 is the Advanced Applied Math course, with a very bright and talented instructor Craig. My son loves diving into new math concepts combined with physics and programming. This course is about learning, thinking, discovering and exploring, which has really sparked his interest in math even more. This school has given my son so much confidence and a deep love for coding and math that goes beyond the classroom. Highly recommend it to any parent looking to give their child an awesome educational experience—especially in AI, coding, and math, which are becoming increasingly essential with the rise of AI technology!
My 12-year old child showed an interest in coding a few years ago and so we started looking for coding programs for them. They participated in courses at many other organizations including several after-school in-person coding programs, summer coding camps and in-school extra-curricular coding clubs and this is the best one by far - in terms of teaching actual coding theory and developing an understanding of the variables at play and the mechanics of coding.
At other programs, my child would tell me things like "I do the tasks, but don't feel like I really understand why I was doing those things" or "we basically just play games" or "the instructors couldn't really explain things, they could just tell me what the next step was." This was NOT their experience at Real Programming 4 Kids. The instructors are great, really understand the content and my child expressed how they really learned things - both how to create code as well as WHY code is written a certain way.
Highly recommend.
My son has been taking classes with RP4K for a while now and really enjoys the lessons. I'm impressed with his knowledge. It's interesting to hear how the instructors teach the kids such complex topics.
After attending RP4K for six years across two math & physics classes and several coding courses, I can confidently attest to the quality of education here. Complex material is introduced in fun, manageable ways with extremely small class sizes. Though math is incorporated in all programming courses, RP4K also provides further programs focused entirely on math and physics. Programming has been one of my greatest interests for several years, and math not so much, which is why I was surprised to find out that the course I am currently taking, "Elite Math and Physics for Game Programmers", is even more enjoyable for me than previous courses. RP4K approaches teaching these seemingly intimidating concepts through a unique lens, helping to convey their importance and spark an interest in mathematics.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I contact for support regarding my child’s RP4K course?

Contact info@realprogramming.com to get assistance regarding your RP4K course link, to notify us of upcoming absences, or to get in touch with staff to find out about your child’s progress.

What happens in a RP4K class?

In a RP4K class, an instructor leads a group of no more than 4 students in building a game. This is done in a 1, 1.5, or 2 hour class session during our Weekly coding for kids classes, or 3 hours per day over 1-2 weeks for our Coding Summer Camps for kids.

Students are challenged to learn the patterns of object-oriented programming through demonstration and repeated challenges and will be tasked to complete quizzes and customize their game when they complete the base content.

All of our classes will be conducted virtually until further notice.

What about a first-day setup?

In the first class, expectations are set, policies reviewed, and the game that students are challenged to complete is previewed and demonstrated. Students will be invited to Canvas, our online learning platform, if it is required for the course. They will begin learning how to code while making the game the course is based on.

How will my child connect to the class?

For our online coding classes for kids, parents are provided a Zoom link to be bookmarked or made a shortcut on the student’s computer once a class has been confirmed. Zoom should be downloaded on the computer and not used through the browser, as the browser version does not provide sufficient screen-sharing functionality. For issues installing or using Zoom, see the Zoom Help Centre.

What kind of computer can my child use for RP4K classes?

Students should use a Windows or MacOS device for our programs, as RP4K cannot guarantee the coding programs will run on other devices. Please do not use a Chromebook, iPhone, or Android device as it is not sufficient for our classes. Students must have administrator privileges on their devices, be aware of their username and password, and use an email account for Canvas. Students must be familiar with the device they will be using. Please refer to the RP4K Hardware/Software Requirements.

What if my student is not interested in creating these games?

Talk to us! We are always looking for students who are more than interested in creating their own games, and that is something we want to help them achieve. Not every student is focused on coding games, and other applications of programming can be just as interesting.

RP4K tailors learning to students' goals by actively involving them in the learning process, helping them choose the most interesting coding programming languages and tools for their interests.

How do RP4K instructors keep students focused online?

RP4K starts with a free-trial assessment that is designed to learn about a student so we can best provide them with the appropriate challenges for their level. The trial requires them to actively participate via voice, chat, and annotating on the screen with drawing tools.

Ultimately, we use our trial assessment to help determine the proper course for each student that will interest them and suit their experience level.

Students are actively engaged and required to be focused. Student success is carefully monitored, participation details are recorded, and issues with attentiveness will be addressed immediately. Students should be respectful of their peers and stay off communication applications, games, or other distractions such as a phone during class time.

How can I as a parent contribute to the success of my child?

Parents should regularly engage with their child about their coding program. Students are regularly encouraged to discuss what they learned and continue the learning process outside of class time. Parents are encouraged to check-in with their child during class time, observe the classroom environment, and communicate with us about any concerns or delays during class. Downtime is limited to students completing challenges and short breaks during longer sessions.
RP4K was the first Canadian firm to offering game coding classes for kids. We have been teaching game programming to kids for over 23 years. During that time, we have consistently stuck to a maximum of 4 students per instructor in addition to teaching REAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES!

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