parent6 min readBy CODEship Academy Team

Why Durham Region Parents Are Choosing CODEship Academy This Back-to-School Season

Published 2026-08-12

K–8 Coding and AI, Close to Home

As the 2026 school year approaches, more Durham Region parents are choosing CODEship Academy for their child's coding and AI education. The K–8 journey runs from visual block coding in kindergarten through Python, AI, and cybersecurity by grade 8 — and a family in Oshawa, Whitby, Courtice, Bowmanville, or Clarington can take part in-person on Saturdays or live online.

In-Person in Oshawa, or Online Anywhere

CODEship's home base in Oshawa runs in-person classes on Saturdays, welcoming families from across Durham Region. Every program is also available live online, at the same price, for families who prefer to attend from home or live a little further out. You choose the format that fits your fall routine — and you can start with one and switch if your schedule changes.

Simple, Flat Pricing

There's one price for every program: a flat CAD $129 per semester, which is 8 weekly classes — one class a week. That's the same whether your child takes Explorers-level coding or Engineers-level Python and AI, and the same whether they attend in-person in Oshawa or online. No per-level or per-format surprises.

Why Back-to-School Is the Right Time to Start

September resets your child's routine, which makes it the easiest moment to add a new weekly rhythm. Because CODEship classes are project-based and small-group, children build confidence and momentum in the same weeks their school year is finding its footing — and the problem-solving and persistence they practise transfer directly to schoolwork.

Creativity First, Skills That Transfer

CODEship keeps creativity at the centre: children build their own games, apps, websites, and AI projects rather than following tutorials. That approach builds the persistence, logical thinking, and communication skills that carry directly into the classroom. Coding and AI are the heart of what we do, and every child leaves a semester with something real they built themselves.

Getting Started

Enrolling takes a few minutes. Choose your child's program, pick in-person (Oshawa) or online, and you're set for the semester. Families can register online today, or learn more about programs at CODEship Academy in Oshawa. This back-to-school season, Durham Region parents are choosing a program that grows real creators — at a single, honest price.

Frequently Asked Questions

K–8 coding, AI & STEM programs, available in-person in Oshawa (serving all of Durham Region) or live online across Canada.
Every program is a flat CAD $129 per semester — 8 weekly classes, one class per week — the same price whether your child attends in-person in Oshawa or online.
Yes. Every level welcomes complete beginners, and the K–8 journey builds from visual blocks up to Python and AI as your child grows.

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