Pleasant Hill, CA

Where kids build games, 3D prints & electronics in Pleasant Hill

Hands-on classes for ages 8–16: real projects, small teams, and passionate instructors. $140 a month. No contract.

Kids coding and building games at Hackingtons Pleasant Hill
360 Civic Drive Suite A, next door to the YMCA

From our families

What changed for their child

Learning they enjoy

"Nobody makes learning how to code as much fun as Hackingtons does."

Lau A., parent
Found their people

"Hackingtons brings people together over coding with funny and inspirational teachers."

Celia, 11
Real-world skills

"I've attended many coding programs, but only Hackingtons focused on building practical applications for the real world."

Inside Hackingtons Pleasant Hill

Celebrating 12 years of Hackingtons

Student work

Real projects, made by kids.

There's nothing like having your child be proud of what they made.

Whac-a-Mole Scratch game built by Anna

Whac-a-Mole

Built by Anna

A fully playable Whac-a-Mole game with custom characters, animations, and a scoring system, all built in Scratch.

  • Scratch
  • Game Design
Corporate Chaos game

Corporate Chaos

Shipped to Steam by Hackingtons students

A fast-paced action game students built, polished, and published on the Steam store.

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Steam
Hexagon Heat game by Cian

Hexagon Heat

Built by Cian

A fast-paced arcade game with custom physics, hand-drawn art, and original sound effects.

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Game Design

Browse the Hackingtons Arcade

Students coding at round tables in a full hall at the Hackingtons 500 Coding Competition
Hackingtons 500 Coding Competition

What we teach

Real skills, taught in a fun way.

Arduino and 3D Printing at Hackingtons

Arduino / 3D Printing

Engineering track

Students wire real circuits, program microcontrollers, and design and 3D print their own inventions from scratch.

  • Arduino
  • TinkerCAD
  • Robotics
Python lessons at Hackingtons

Python / JavaScript

Coding track

From their first script to fully interactive web apps and games, students learn real programming languages used by professionals.

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
Grow a Garden Simulator, student-made game at Hackingtons

Video Game Dev

Game design track

Students design, build, and ship real video games using Scratch, Unity, and C#, the same tools used by professional game studios. More about video game classes for kids

  • Scratch
  • Unity
  • C#
  • Game Design

Class starting times

Teams meet for 70 min, once a week
MonTuesWedThursFriSat
3:30pm3:30pm3:30pm3:30pm3:30pm9:00am
4:45pm4:45pm4:45pm4:45pm4:45pm10:20am
6:00pm6:00pm6:00pm6:00pm11:40am

Most teams have 2–4 spots open. Don't see a time that fits? Email us and we'll help find the right team.

Pick a free trial date. We'll do the rest.

No card. No commitment. Walk in, try a class, see what your kid thinks. Bring a friend if it helps. Most kids leave the first class and run home to keep working on it.

Common questions

FAQ

Where are Hackingtons coding classes in Pleasant Hill?

Hackingtons Pleasant Hill is located at 360 Civic Drive Suite A, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, next door to the YMCA. We serve families in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, and the Lamorinda area.

What coding classes do you offer for kids?

Students choose a track: coding (Python and JavaScript), game design (Scratch, Unity, C#), or engineering (Arduino circuits, robotics, and 3D printing). Kids work on real projects every class.

How old does my child need to be?

We accept kids ages 8–16. No prior coding experience is needed. Our curriculum adapts to each child's level.

Is there a free trial class?

Yes. Your child's first class is completely free with no commitment. Call us at (888) 919-4225 or book online to reserve a spot.

How much does it cost?

$140 per month for one class per week (70 minutes per session). Month to month, no contract. The first class is always free.

Can my child still join now that school has started?

Yes. Hackingtons runs year-round and students join any week of the school year. Each student works through the curriculum at their own pace, so there is no class to catch up on.

Pleasant Hill location

360 Civic Drive Suite A

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 · Next door to the YMCA · (888) 919-4225

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