CodeWarriors Hills District (Norwest)
Spring School Holidays
CodeWarriors is planning to return to our favourite Norwest location this 2026 Spring holidays. Designed for students in Years 4–9, our camps teach real programming with Python while students create their own games using the Godot game engine.
Norwest - Spring School Holidays
📅 Dates:
- Tue 6 – Wed 7 October — Code Foundations
- Thu 8 – Fri 9 October — Game Builders: Enemy Intelligence
- Tue 6 – Fri 9 October — Foundations to Builder (4 days)
👥 For: Students in Years 4–9
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm daily
🍎 Includes: Lunch and morning tea
Small instructor-to-student ratios allow us to adapt activities to each student’s experience and interests. With 2 and 4 day programs available, both beginners and returning students can choose a program that suits them.
🧠 What Students Learn
- Foundational coding concepts: variables, loops, functions, logic
- Building simple programs and games in Python
- Introduction to game development with Godot
- Team challenges, design sessions, and unplugged coding activities
Students are encouraged to experiment, ask questions, solve problems, and build confidence as creators.
Students finish camp with projects they can continue developing at home.
🎮 Camp Options
Code Foundations (2 days)
A beginner-friendly introduction to real coding using Python and the Godot game engine. Students learn core programming concepts, then apply them by creating their own games. Perfect for first-time coders, students with some Scratch or block-based coding experience, or anyone ready to take their first steps into text-based programming.
Game Builders (2 days)
Continue your coding journey with more challenging Python and Godot projects. Students build larger and more ambitious games while learning new programming techniques and game development skills. Activities are adapted to the experience and interests of each group, making the course suitable for returning CodeWarriors students, students with some Python experience, and older students ready for a faster-paced introduction.
Foundations to Builder (4 days)
The complete four-day CodeWarriors experience. Attend both Code Foundations and Game Builders to progress from Python and Godot fundamentals to creating larger, more ambitious game projects. Ideal for students wanting to make the most of their school holidays while taking their development skills to the next level.
Learn more about the CodeWarriors curriculum
👨💻 Who Runs CodeWarriors?
CodeWarriors camps are designed and led by experienced software developers and educators.
Our instructors bring real-world industry experience in software engineering, game development, leadership, and technology education — helping students learn not just coding concepts, but how technology projects are actually built in practice.
Our lead instructors are supported by passionate Assistant Instructors, and by some Senior Student Mentors — students in Years 10–12 who genuinely love coding and game development. If that sounds like you, check our Hiring page to learn more about paid mentoring opportunities with CodeWarriors.
💻 Device Options
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
Bring your own Windows or Mac Laptop, or your own Raspberry Pi 4 or 5. Note: please check the FAQ at the bottom of this page for specifications and setup requirements for personal devices.
PP5 – Purchase a PI5 (Raspberry Pi)
Build and program your own Raspberry Pi 5 computer, then take it home after camp. The PP5 option includes a complete Raspberry Pi 5 kit for students to use and keep.
CD - Camp Device (limited availability)
For students who don’t have access to a laptop and prefer not to purchase a Pi 5, we have a limited number of Camp Devices available for use during camp.
Note: We use a lot of pair-based learning. If two friends or family members attend together they can share a single laptop or Pi.
💰 Price
| Program | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Code Foundations | 2 days | $240 |
| Game Builders | 2 days | $240 |
| Foundations to Builder | 4 days | $440 |
| PP5 Raspberry Pi 5 cost addition. Optional | - | $370 |
Note: A limited number of sponsored seats are available for students who show a strong interest in coding but face financial barriers. If you’d like to learn more, please email Simon using the details on our Contact Page with a short note about your child’s interest in coding.
🛡️ Safety & Supervision
All adult instructors hold valid Working With Children Checks. For some sessions, senior high-school students take the lead or provide one-on-one mentoring, bringing fresh peer-to-peer energy to the camp. These activities are always closely supervised by an experienced adult instructor.
📝 How Registration Works
Registration begins through our shop page, which supports purchase by credit card, Google/Apple/Shopify pay, and direct bank transfer. Registration should be made at least 2 weeks prior to camp start to ensure your child’s place and to help us confirm bookings.
After purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with the camp details and a registration form link.
Please complete the registration form within 24 hours so we have your child’s details, emergency contact information, dietary needs, and device choice.
Ready to Register?
🟢 Register For Spring Camps
🙋 FAQ
Do students need coding experience?
Not at all! Our Code Foundations course is designed for complete beginners. We start with the basics and build confidence step by step, so every student can experience the fun of creating something with code.
Should students pack lunch?
No need. We provide lunch and morning tea.
Be sure to let us know in the registration form if your child has any special dietary requirements or allergies.
For BYOD, what kind of device does my child need?
Students can bring a Windows 11 laptop or a Mac — both work great for our coding tools. Unfortunately, we can’t support Chromebooks or iPads as they don’t allow the software we use to be installed.
Please make sure your child can log in to their device using an account with permission to install software — we’ll help them set up what they need on the first day of camp.
Why has the Raspberry Pi Kit price increased?
The Raspberry Pi Foundation and its distributors periodically adjust pricing based on component availability and manufacturing costs. In particular, recent increases in memory pricing have significantly increased the cost of Raspberry Pi 5 devices.
We aim to keep our pricing as close as possible to the actual cost of supplying the kits used in our programs. Our kits include a Raspberry Pi 5, power supply, case, storage, cables, and preconfigured software ready for students to use.
Students are also welcome to use a compatible Raspberry Pi device they already own. Please contact us before the program if you would like to discuss this option.
Can two students share one device?
Yes — for many activities we encourage kids to work in pairs. Friends or siblings are welcome to work together on a single device.
Are you teaching any AI related topics?
In the Game Builders and Foundations to Builder programs we introduce ways to use AI as a tool to support and enhance students’ coding — not replace it. Our main focus remains helping students build strong foundations and confidence in their own code.
Can students arrive earlier than 9am?
We'll be there from 8:30am, so students can arrive from 8:30am
Can my child attend only in the mornings or afternoons?
Whilst we don't provide an option for this on the registration or checkout forms, we may be able to support your particular schedule requirement. Contact Us to discuss this requirement.
Hills families may also be interested in our Parramatta or Blacktown or Blue Mountains Code Camps.
Previous Hills District Camps
Some snaps from previous Hills camps
