Fwd: Code Club community update

[Darren at Code Club]

This month, discover exciting new ways to fuel enthusiasm and creativity at your Code Club. Explore a range of new projects, find out more about creating projects all in one place with our Code Editor, and celebrate your creators’ achievements. Project of the month: Dot the bug To celebrate International Wildlife Day, try Dot the bug with your creators. This beginner-friendly Python project guides your creators through drawing their own insect, and it is a great way to introduce graphics to your club. The project runs entirely in our Code Editor, with instructions and code side by side, helping young people stay focused, experiment confidently, and see their ideas come to life. Unlock new opportunities “Opportunity.” That’s how Sandra, a Code Club leader from Canada, describes Code Club in just one word. Code Club is about opening doors and providing opportunities for all young creators, including learners who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities. For Sandra, who runs her club in a rural community where access to coding and digital skills can be more limited, that means helping creators to develop valuable new skills that support their learning. Watch Sandra's story Everything in one place with our Code Editor Explore our exciting new ‘Python Bytes’ and ‘Python Wild’ projects, where creators can view the project instructions and write their code side by side in our Code Editor.  Working in one place helps learners focus, experiment, and build confidence. Try it with your creators and see the difference. Read more   Help creators learn how to train an AI model Picture your creators testing an AI model that they’ve trained themselves — tweaking it, improving it, and making it their own. Get started with our AI toolkit projects, check out the Coolest Projects AI webinar recording for support, and encourage your creators to share and celebrate what they have made at Coolest Projects 2026! Some events are closing for entries soon, so visit the website today to find out more. Explore the AI toolkit Hands-on computing: New unplugged projects Our new unplugged projects help creators explore computing through games, puzzles, and hands-on activities — all without screens. With flexible formats including icebreakers, quick warm-ups, and escape room challenges, these projects are perfect for clubs with limited devices or anyone looking to add more variety to their sessions. Read the blog   Workshop: Explore our new projects and the Code Editor Join our workshop to find out more about our new ‘Python Bytes’ and ‘Python Wild’ projects, which run entirely in our Code Editor, and get tips on how to use them in your club. Book here   Got questions about Code Club? Book a quick 1-to-1 video chat with Darren — Code Club Community Coordinator and a long-time Code Club leader —  at a time that suits you. Book here European Astro Pi Challenge: Inspire others with your club’s pixel art Are you running Astro Pi Mission Zero at your club? We would love to see your creators’ projects. We’ll be selecting a few projects to spotlight on our social media to help celebrate creators’ out-of-this-world achievements 🚀 Make a short video of a creator saying:  “I coded a [tell us what you made] and sent it to the astronauts on the International Space Station.” Post your video on social media and tag us @raspberrypifoundation with the hashtags #AstroPi #MissionZero so that we can celebrate with you! We believe that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. Learn more about safeguarding and how to report a safeguarding concern. Have you seen our Projects site? It includes 100s of free coding projects with step by step instructions for all levels. © Copyright Raspberry Pi Foundation 2026 Our mailing address is Raspberry Pi Foundation, 37 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1NT, UK Want to change how you receive marketing emails and information about our products and/or services? Update your preferences or unsubscribe Privacy policy