Children in Basingstoke, Hampshire, can learn how to build video games and use new technology during the upcoming school holidays. Code Ninjas Basingstoke is hosting a series of Easter holiday coding camps from 30 March to 8 April 2026. These sessions are designed for young people aged 5 to 14 and aim to provide an educational alternative during the school break.
The two-day camps use popular games like Roblox and Minecraft to teach children about computer programming and robotics. These sessions focus on building life skills such as creativity and problem-solving through activities that children already enjoy. Each programme introduces young people to the logic behind the games they play at home.
This focus on digital education follows reports that GCSE entries for computing fell across the country in 2025. Data from the UK Parliament shows that millions of adults in the country still lack basic digital skills, while only 35 per cent of computer teachers have a degree in a related subject.
Although computing is a mandatory part of the national curriculum for all pupils until they are 16, there are concerns about a growing gap in technical knowledge. According to the House of Commons Library, the subject has been a required part of the school day for children as young as five since 2014.
These local camps help bridge this gap by making tech education accessible to families in the community. Code Ninjas is the world’s largest coding franchise for children and operates several other locations across England, including centres in Watford and Chandler’s Ford.
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