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Breakout Mentors

Kids Coding Mentors

Personalized and Exciting Coding in Elementary and Middle School

Learn how our team of mentors can help your child love to code while building rock solid fundamentals

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • “The summer coding camp felt like just copying and pasting code. I want my child to truly understand and create their own projects.”
  • “My child has outgrown the after-school coding clubs, and I’m struggling to find more advanced options.”
  • “I want my child to explore coding, but I’m not sure where to start and I’m scared that if I choose wrong, it will discourage them forever.”
  • “My child is enthusiastic about coding, but I’m not tech-savvy enough to support them effectively.”
  • “With so many online coding courses, I’m unsure which ones will actually help my child progress without repeating material.”
  • “I could teach my child myself, but I don’t have the consistent time and a younger mentor would be more fun.”
  • “I wish there was a way to ensure continuous learning for my child in coding, without having to constantly search for the next opportunity.”
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If any of these resonate with you, you’ve come to the right place.

For nearly 15 years we have helped students just like your child. We’ve learned exactly how project-based learning can build a rock solid foundation of the fundamentals and create excitement in coding. We are eager to help your child achieve the same success.

Envision a future where:

  • You no longer need to spend hours researching the perfect summer camp or class, as you have a trusted advisor to guide you and your child towards the ideal challenges.
  • Your child comes home from a middle or high school Computer Science class confidently declaring it’s easy and their friends look to them for help.
  • You proudly tell other parents your child’s unique exceptional coding accomplishments beyond the classroom.
  • You know deep down that you’ve given your child the skills necessary to one day enter the workforce that features increasing amount of code and AI, no matter the field.

Our goal is to help your child on a lasting journey where they master coding fundamentals and create exciting projects they are proud of.

Are you ready to make that happen?

 

Here’s the first step:

Get our FREE 33 page guide Unlocking Your Child’s Coding Potential: The Parent’s Ultimate Guide to help your child love to code while building rock solid fundamentals.

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Step 2:
How does Breakout Mentors work?

Each student is carefully matched with an exciting mentor who will customize the project-based learning. Our curriculum is the perfect blend of structure and open-ended projects for independence and grit. Hold a 90 minute video conference session with the same mentor each week, fit conveniently into your schedule. Students keep advancing year-round at the perfect pace and are proud of the fun games and projects they create. See our pricing page for additional details and options.

Step 3:
Learn the right coding track for your child

If you are ready to learn how we can guide your child’s coding journey, let’s schedule a complimentary phone consultation. All our offerings are personalized to the individual student, so we want to fully understand their background and goals before making a recommendation.

Our mentors

Talented & Vetted Instructors

The secret to our success is our team of 50+ talented mentors. They are fun engineering students from Stanford University and UC Berkeley, plus advanced specialists from other schools. We follow a rigorous process to ensure each student is paired with the perfect instructor.

Meet Our Mentors

What parents say…

My son was interested in coding from a very young age. We have tons of books at home, however, only Breakout Mentors actually helped my son to build on his interest and develop some skills. The lessons are fun and introduce serious coding concepts in a way kids can grasp. My son started with making games in Scratch. Moving from little projects to bigger and more complex ones, he has learned the fundamentals and now is moving to Java. He shows me his work after each lesson since he is very proud of his accomplishments and can’t wait to show them off.
MotherMother of 6th grade boy in Foster City

Learning to code helps my son satisfy his curiosity in a way that is creative and fun. The mentor has a collaborative teaching style, giving my son plenty of choice about what project to tackle, and then guiding him through the steps. He answers my son’s questions, and checks in frequently to make sure he understands. With the one-on-one format, the mentor can introduce new concepts at a pace that keeps my son challenged and engaged. At the end of each session, my son is always so excited to show me what he has achieved. A happy kid that is learning, creating, and building confidence – it doesn’t get any better!
MotherMother of 7th grade boy in Woodside

Both our sons have mentors and we’re very happy with the personalized approach for each. The younger is learning Scratch and older Java. Both boys were interested in coding for a while and did several summer camps, but we were aimed to continue learning during the school year. We also needed help channeling their interest into a more focused direction with goals and milestones. Breakout Mentors has exceeded our expectations, providing engaging instruction that challenges them. The boys take pride in their projects and continue to have fun!
FatherFather of 3rd & 5th grade boys in Los Altos

The sessions are going really well, the mentor seems to be a good fit. Our son just progressed to USACO (competition programming USA Computing Olympiad) platinum level yesterday. We are glad that we have found Breakout Mentors!
MotherMother of 15 year old boy in Los Gatos

The first session went great! My son said he learned more in the hour and a half than in an entire week at summer camp. I think the mentor is a perfect fit. He’s even a hip hop dancer like my son!
MotherMother of 13 year old boy in Fairfield

My son just received notification that he has been placed in AP Computer Science – Data Structures, the top class at his school. We are thrilled. Thanks to Breakout Mentors for all of their expert mentoring and prep work. It all paid off!
FatherFather of 14 year old boy in Santa Clara

What students say…