Python Programming
Summer camp · Ages 9–14 · Cupertino & San José / Los Gatos
Python Programming is a week-long, full-day coding camp (9:00 AM–4:00 PM). Real Python 3, learned by building games — six levels of about two weeks each, from first program to Pygame. Every week continues from where your child left off — nothing repeats.
No experience needed — every child starts at their own level.

Dates & availability
Open weeks, summer 2027
Full Day prices shown. Click any open cell to choose Full / Half day & register. Each week = the next level.
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Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
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Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
San José / Los Gatos15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124$474OpenOpens Nov 1Jul 5Jul 5 – Jul 92 campuses · 28 seats left
Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
San José / Los Gatos15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124$474OpenOpens Nov 1Jul 12Jul 12 – Jul 162 campuses · 28 seats left
Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
San José / Los Gatos15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124$474OpenOpens Nov 1Jul 19Jul 19 – Jul 232 campuses · 28 seats left
Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
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Cupertino, CA20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$474OpenOpens Nov 1
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Also running: Spring break, Apr 12 – Apr 16
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Is it right for my child?The 4 questions parents ask us about Python Programming.
My child has never coded. Is this too advanced?
No. The Basics level assumes nothing, and Python is the friendliest real language to start with — it reads almost like English. Our instructors take absolute beginners to working code within the first two days. Most campers in any given week are beginners.
Is this real programming or a simplified version for children?
Real. Your child writes Python 3 in IDLE — the same language and the same interpreter a professional would use. There is no simplified kids’ layer. That is the whole point of the camp.
How long does each level take?
About two weeks of full-day camp per level, so roughly six weeks to work through Basics, Intermediate and Advanced. Children can spread that across summers — we track where each camper got to and pick up from there.
Does my child need to bring a laptop?
Yes — Windows or Mac. If you do not have one to spare, email info@stem4kids.co before camp starts and we will reserve a loaner.
What they'll buildGames they can actually play.

By Friday
By Friday your child will have written working Python programs they can run, change and show you.
How the weeks workLearn Python by building games.
Real Python 3 — not blocks, not a simplified kids' tool. Each level is a set of chapters: the instructor teaches the idea, your child works through examples and exercises, and every chapter ends in something they've built. Then a set of game projects closes the level. Campers pick up exactly where they stopped and carry on through the chapters. Nothing is ever repeated, though an instructor will go back to refresh something if it helps.
- Python basics — variables, math, input, Turtle graphicsBuilds like a Mad Libs generator and a Turtle art studio
- Control flow — conditionals, loops, functions, error handlingBuilds like Rock Paper Scissors against the computer and a choose-your-own-adventure with three endings
- StringsBuilds like a secret-code machine and Hangman
- Data structuresBuilds like Tic-Tac-Toe with a smart opponent and a quiz show
- Classes and objects — where your child stops writing programs and starts designing themBuilds like a virtual pet and a monster battle arena
- Advanced and a capstone — files, recursion, algorithms, Pygame; ends in a capstone of their choice — Snake, a text-adventure RPG, a chatbot
A level takes about two weeks. Where your child gets to is where they start next time — which is why many campers come back across several summers.
Not sure which level? Book any week — instructors place your child on Monday morning, and every week continues from there.
A typical week9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
The shape of a day
The same every day, Monday to Friday. Half-day campers are collected at the midday break.
- 9:00–9:15 AMCheck-in
- 9:15–10:30 AMCamp
- 10:30–11:00 AMSnack break
- 11:00–11:45 AMCamp
- 11:45–12:00 PMCleanup
- 12:00 PMHalf-day pickup
- 12:00–1:00 PMLunch
- 1:00–2:30 PMCamp
- 2:30–3:00 PMSnack break
- 3:00–3:45 PMCamp
- 3:45–4:00 PMCleanup and pickup
- Mon–Thuchapter by chapter; starter templates with hints; instructors coach rather than type it for them
- Fri morninghackathon, pick a project and build it in an hour
- Fri 11:00–11:45showcase — your child demos what they built
- Fri afternoonfinish the hackathon project, or carry on with the curriculum
A sample week, not a fixed timetable. Instructors set the pace to the group, so your child’s Wednesday may go further than this.
Who's teaching
We hire instructors for the subject they’ll teach: computer science students for our coding camps, engineering and robotics students for robotics, working artists — portfolio reviewed — for art. They come from universities across the country. Every instructor is background-checked and trained by us before camp starts, both on the curriculum and on running a camp day with children. One instructor for every 14 campers.
Supervision
Children are supervised at all times, including outdoor recess in the courtyard or on the lawn. Safety is the first priority of every camp day.
What if my child doesn't like it?
In the first day or two the instructor gets to know how your child is finding the camp. If it isn’t the right fit, we’ll suggest a switch — a different subject, or a camp better matched to their level. If your child simply isn’t enjoying it, we’ll refund the weeks they don’t attend, prorated. Email us and we’ll sort it out.
From parents
After the Friday showcase.
“My 9-year-old son had a great time and learned a lot.”
Jonathan Mooser
“I want to write about how much I appreciate Ms Shweta at STEM4kids in teaching my son Benjamin, the Python language. She really knows how to teach a programing language to kids and get their attention through online learning. She is super patience to her student and Ben has progressed so much from starting just a few weeks ago. I am super thrill and happy with his learning result. Prior to this I have enrolled my son Benjamin to Python with many attempts. We have tried a Coding Academy that advertised on YouTube. It was a terrible idea. Ben did not like to learn from that school. The internet connection was always troublesome and my son hated to attend the class every single week. We lost the money and the worst of all Ben could be frustrated and lost his interest in coding altogether. We are thankful of Ms Shweta’s teaching! You are The Great Python Teacher!”
Theresa Thach
“My 16 year old enjoyed Python camp so much that he asked me to sign him up for subsequent weeks! He said he learned a lot. He's never said that about any camp before.”
Parent (name not published)
“My 11 year old daughter enjoyed Python class very much.”
Aya Pierre
“Great experience for my daughter. She really enjoyed Python programming. Well structured program. Would highly recommend them.”
Arti Jain
“My daughter really enjoyed the Python summer camp.”
Rima Sehgal
“My son went to summer camp at STEM4Kids in July 2017.He had lot of fun.He worked on EV3 robot and also learned to program in python.He really liked the camp .I would recommend this camp to any one who want their kids to be involved in STEM and math related activities.”
Tanuja Madhavapeddi
“We had a wonderful experience with the STEM4Kids summer camp! My child learned so much and really enjoyed the hands-on activities and learning opportunities. It was amazing to see how engaged and excited my child was throughout the camp. Shwetha was extremely responsive, quick to reply, and very approachable and reliable. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly, which made the whole experience very smooth and reassuring. Highly recommend STEM4Kids for parents looking for a fun, educational, and engaging summer camp for their kids”
Grishma Padhiar
“My 6 years old son enjoys this camp so much! The instructors partner him up with two 7 years old kids and he had a blast working with them. The main instructor is so kind to him. Overall a good balance between playing and learning environment here.”
Chia Hui lee
“Fue un espacio de diversión y aprendizaje muy agradable para mi hijo, aprendió y practicó durante su summer camp, las actividades entretenidas y de gran interés para él. Su instructora: Shweta, muy amable, siempre nos comentaba sobre el avance de mi hijo y además nos mostraba videos de sus actividades, así como también permitieron que el nos mostrara lo que hacía durante el día. Su último día tuvieron una actividad lúdica de ver una película y compartir con sus amigos. El año entrante regresaremos por mas tiempo. Recomendado. It was a very enjoyable space for my son to have fun and learn; he learned and practiced a lot during the summer camp, and the activities were entertaining and highly engaging for him. His instructor, Shweta, was very kind; she kept us updated on his progress and showed us videos of the activities, and we were also able to see what he had been doing during the day. On his last day, they had a fun activity where they watched a movie and socialized with friends. We will be back next year for a longer period. Highly recommended.”
Maria Barbosa
“Our son had a wonderful time at camp! He looked forward to going each day and was excited to share all about what he’d worked on with us at home. Communication with parents was also great and very much appreciated! So nice to be able to send him off each day knowing that he was in great hands and having a fun time!”
Amanda Lavrich
“This review is pending since last summer. My 9 year old son attended robotics summer camps here for several weeks. The camps were quite engaging and my kid spent his time productively here. Shweta hires young talent to teach kids. This brings in the latest knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to the class. Additionally, the camp provides a very safe space for kids. She is vigilant towards the classroom dynamics and makes the needful changes. We are returning back this summer for another round!”
Juhee Rp
“Our son he really enjoyed it, he came home happy each day and said he got to do things that he really enjoyed and mentioned the teachers are awesome ”
Alayet Tesfaye
“Our son came home happy each day and said he got to do things he really loved. He mentioned the mentors by name!”
Alayet Tesfaye
“My son really enjoyed the camp and had good experiences with considerate operators.”
Haejin Huh
“An excellent summer camp. My boys 6 and 10 did several weeks of Scratch and Python and learned so much. Friendly staff who adjusted to each child's needs.”
Neha Gupta
“This review is for how the owner handled a couple issues we encountered at the summer camp. She was so kind and so quick in handling everything, we truly appreciated. She's truly passionate about what she does. We appreciated her sincerity and kindness.”
J And J L.
“Very instructive for Maximilian. We are pursuing with programming at home after this camp.”
Thierry Kouthon
“This is an excellent summer camp. My boys 6 and 10 did several weeks of scratch and Python classes and learned a lot. They looked forward to each class which was amazing. The staff was very friendly and understanding. They adjusted the program per the child needs so there was never a boredom. We will be coming back for more.”
Neha Gupta
“My daughter, 6 years old, really enjoyed this program. Teacher was so kind!”
Erina Abe
“My son absolutely loves the camp. The teachers there took good care of him and also taught him good technique to do the painting. He brought home a nice painting hanging on the walls of his room now.”
Alex Fit-Florea
“For Lego robotics enthusiast this is a great camp. We really like the choice of location because kids get to go out during breaks! The camp itself is very impactful for students who have already done We Do Lego robotics and know some coding. Teachers are computer science undergrads which is a big plus !! And the owner herself is very flexible and always ready to answer questions and explain!!!”
Kavita Sharma
“It was a really fun experience! My instructor Nithya was very kind and helpful and really helped me enjoy a class that I otherwise would have found boring.-”
Bhavanashree Vishwanath
“My son enjoyed learning the basics of programming, and the customer service was excellent. I would send him back in a heartbeat.”
Tisiphone Meyer
“Camp is fun, teachers are kind to kids. Kids really love the camp.”
Linlin Zhong
“My son enjoyed learning the basics of programming. And the level of customer service was high. I would send him back to this camp to learn more.”
Tisiphone Meyer
“My kids have been attending various camps at Stem4Kids for the last 2 years and our experience has been great! Both kids have been attending coding camps and they have learnt a great deal. Great job entire Stem4kids team for creating such a positive learning and fun environment.”
Lakshmi N
“I think it was a awesome! I wana keep this program.”
Mijeong Jeon
“I had initially enrolled my old son at stem4kids summer camp last summer in math and english program. I was very happy with the kind of overall enrichment they provide to the kids. By end of summer i ended up enrolling in their after school program and i could not be happier. They work on overall development of the kid including robotics, math, english, spanish, public speaking and so on. I highly recommend their program.”
Vijaya Prabhakara
“Fun place to be. My kids went to summer camp, they just loved it. I like there after school program also. Teachers are very care and dedicated.”
Ruchi K
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Where this camp sits.
STEM4Kids Cupertino, CA
20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 505-5716 · info@stem4kids.co
Campus page & directions →STEM4Kids San José / Los Gatos
15040 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 505-5716 · info@stem4kids.co
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