CoderDojo North East

CoderDojo North East 🌟 CoderDojo & Code Clubs
Free, volunteer‑led coding fun for young creators in Gateshead, Whitley Bay, Durham & Darlington.

We help kids learn to code, make cool stuff, and build confidence all in a friendly, hands‑on, let’s‑give‑it‑a‑go atmosphere. CoderDojo NE helps individuals set up their own CoderDojo and networks all North East Dojos together with the aim of supporting young people and the future of the technology industry in the North East. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer led movement orientated around ru

nning free not-for-profit coding clubs and regular sessions for young people. Since CoderDojo is open source all Dojos are different and completely autonomous! At Dojos, young people between 5 and 17 learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. Dojos are set up, run by and taught at by volunteers. In addition to learning to code, members meet like minded people, show off what they’ve been working on and so on. CoderDojo makes development and learning to code a fun, sociable, kick ass experience. CoderDojo also puts a strong emphasis on open source and free software, and has a strong network of members and volunteers globally. CoderDojo has just one rule: “Above All: Be Cool“, bullying, lying, wasting people’s time and so on is uncool.

🚀 North East parents, assemble! Your young tech geniuses are ready to code, create, and possibly explain your own Wi‑Fi...
23/01/2026

🚀 North East parents, assemble!
Your young tech geniuses are ready to code, create, and possibly explain your own Wi‑Fi to you... here's how to sign up to our free evsnts

Our volunteer‑powered Code Clubs & CoderDojos are running across the region, and getting signed up is super easy. Here’s where the magic happens:

🟢 Gateshead – CoderDojo Gateshead
Sign up through our CoderDojo page here: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/ffaec9f0-ad0f-4cdf-a80a-4da7239e3eeb

🟢 Whitley Bay – Code Club Whitley Bay
Bookings run through DoDays. Quick, simple, and no carrier pigeons required... https://www.dodays.co.uk/discover?activity=12

🟢 Durham – CoderDojo Durham (Clayport Library)
Clayport Library: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/b8dcb1e6-2b66-4ae6-b755-cb54a54fb6b4

Code Club at Elvet Riverside 1: https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/1e15d04c-f7fd-4f7b-a625-f20aa30be1b2

🟢 Darlington – CoderDojo Darlington
All sessions are booked via Eventbrite, with links posted on their page, facebook.com/DarloCoderDojo and WhatsApp channel (just follow & enable notifications) - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VarjnFnAzNbsbqfChk19

💡 All clubs are free, fun, and 100% volunteer‑led

CoderDojo @ Gateshead Library

🚀 Parents of the North East of England… your mission, should you choose to accept it...Unleash your child’s inner coding...
23/01/2026

🚀 Parents of the North East of England… your mission, should you choose to accept it...
Unleash your child’s inner coding genius before they start reprogramming the toaster.... how about we pull them away from endless gaming to BUILDING GAMES instead? We know how important technology and screentime is, so come and join us.

Our volunteer‑powered Code Clubs & 'CoderDojos' are running in:
🟢 Gateshead
🟢 Whitley Bay
🟢 Durham
🟢 Darlington
…basically everywhere your kids already drag you on weekends, but this time with supporting local venues like church halls and libraries.... and using more brainpower instead of doom scrolling.

👾 What actually happens at a dojo?
• Kids learn to code
• They build cool stuff
• They make friends
• They occasionally explain your own phone to you
• And they have a ridiculous amount of fun doing it

And because all our clubs are 100% volunteer‑led, we’ve launched a cheeky way to help fund even more awesome activities…

💚 Grab one of our Green CoderDojo T‑Shirts!
They’re stylish, they’re comfy, and every purchase helps us buy more kit, run more sessions, and keep the chaos educational.

👉 Snag yours here: https://voltsport.co.uk/discount/CODERDOJO?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fstem-shop

And for a limited time, VoltSport is offering an additional 20% off, and will match your donation to help us buy more! :O

Come join the fun; your kids will love it, and you’ll get at least 45 (*not guaranteed) minutes of peace while they learn to build the future. :)

In partnership with Coderdojo Gateshead and other STEM innovators, we are happy to support the sale of T-Shirts and STEM merchandise to support local clubs and the future of electrification...and that starts with our young people who are interested in engineering. For every sale made through us, we'...

Hello all!Thank you so much for supporting Coderdojo this year.We wouldn't be able to keep running without parents and m...
16/12/2025

Hello all!

Thank you so much for supporting Coderdojo this year.
We wouldn't be able to keep running without parents and mentors and ninjas coming along to join the fun!

If you'd like to purchase the green Coderdojo t-shirts for your young coders then VoltSport has kindly offered to allow the purchase through their website AND will match your donation so we can buy new kit next year. (And shhhh there's a 10% discount right now on their website so it's even cheaper than buying from us at the dojo)...

Thank you all so much for everything, and Merry Christmas! And a happy new year

Note: if you choose pickup, you can pickup from coderdojo gateshead, or Dani can arrange to have it sent to your local dojo in Darlington, Whitley Bay or Durham :)

Show your love for STEM and help inspire the next generation of coders! Every purchase of this exclusive CoderDojo Gateshead T-shirt goes directly toward buying essential kit for their club – from lego kits to robotics gear, your support makes a real difference to kids in the North East who have a...

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