Interested in Coding Classses with us?
Classes are in full swing but depending on your level - there might be space. Drop us an email.
Want to learn to code?
You are in the right place! Our classes are aimed at middle through high school students.
Start with learning how to create a website, dive into the fundamentals of coding, apply those skills to create simple games in JavaScript, move on to the mysteries of databases and pull it all together to create complex web and mobile apps.
Once you do all that? We'll guide you to create your own app.
Want to learn to code?
You are in the right place! Our classes are aimed at middle through high school students.
Start with learning how to create a website, dive into the fundamentals of coding, apply those skills to create simple games in JavaScript, move on to the mysteries of databases and pull it all together to create complex web and mobile apps.
Once you do all that? We'll guide you to create your own app.
Want to learn to code?
You are in the right place! Our classes are aimed at middle through high school students.
- Start with creating a website,
- dive into the fundamentals of coding,
- create simple games in JavaScript,
- move on to databases,
- learn PHP to create web apps,
- and wrap it up by creating your own full stack app.
Where to Start?
LabCatsCoding has developed over 15 courses along 3 different course paths: Website Development, Python & Data Science and WordPress. For those new to us, we recommend choosing one of two methods shown below of learning based on your age and coding experience.
Structured Beginner Classes
Completely new to coding or still in middle school? Then, start with taking one of our two core beginner classes: How to Build a Website using HTML & CSS or Basics of Python.
How To Build a Website Using HTML & CSS
Learn HTML and CSS to create a website from the ground up on your own little slice of the web.
Basics of Python
Python is a high-level programming language that is one of the easiest to learn due to its clear and simple syntax and the progression of learning the fundamentals.
Self-Paced Classes
Have some experience creating websites or coding? Or are already in high school? Then we recommend jumping right in with one of our self-paced paths.
Make Your Own Web App Series
Designed to teach high school students how to make full-stack web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for the front end and PHP and MySQL for the back end.
Basics of Web App Series
Aimed at middle school students who are ready to learn the tools needed to make web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for the front end and PHP and MySQL for the back end.
Python and Data Science
This series jumps straight into real coding with Python - one of the easiest languages to learn - and combines it with one of the most in demand skills, Data Science.
- Students will learn the basics with Jupyter Notebooks including basics stats, graphing and extracting data from external sources.
- We will be using the Major League Baseball API to perform this data analyis and modeling
- New to coding or in middle school? Start with one of our beginner classes.
- Have some experience creating websites or coding? Already in high school? Then jump in with a self-paced path.
Why Us?
Our approach is different and gets kids doing real coding faster.
- Kids learn real skills starting with building a webpage on the first day.
- Cloud editors give the kids easy access to their work from anywhere.
- A personal development environment for each student.
- When you get stuck, we can look at your code online and provide help directly.
- Classes build upon each other and are road tested by other kids.
Testimonials
Thanks so much for all the extra love, care and encouragement and coding (!) you gave our daughter over the last few weeks. She’s been beaming today with pride, having tackled such a huge project. Truly a highlight of these locked down pandemic times!
My son has loved Mettler's coding classes. He appreciates that Elizabeth is able to structure classes to a student's particular pace and abilities, while still having all the kids work together and contribute. He already has two Apps in the Apple store and expects to release several more!
- Future Billionaire Parent
This is the only coding class I have done, but I have learned a lot and look forward to it. My favorite thing we've done so far is Basics of WordPress, you can make a real website really simply. I also like the "Real" coding we do, but it gets complicated
- M.L. 8th grader
It is really fun and if you do it long enough, you will be able to make your own apps and go at your own pace.
-Margot - 10th grader
My son has taking coding with Elizabeth Mettler for years and still looks forward to going every week. It is a fun and supportive environment that provides the right balance of challenging and nurturing. I highly recommend the classes.
- Alison B - parent
I have taken this class since I was in 4th grade. I'm a sophomore in high school now. I have learned a lot in coding. Coding is hard to learn, but, as a Lab Cat, I have found coding much more comprehensive. I'm currently making an app...so I should get back to that!
Hadley C.
What I liked about the course was that the information was easy to access, so if I was unclear about something I could check it to make sure I knew the material. Also It was useful to have homework to practice what we learned.
- M.T. Middle School student about Basics of Python
- HM Middle School Student about Basics of Python
My son, Charles, has been working with Mettler Solutions for the last few years. He is now learning Python- highly recommend this program.
Linda E, parent
My girls have taken classes with LabCatsCode for a couple of years. They really enjoy it and have been learning a lot. My older daughter and other LabCats kids even won a coding competition sponsored by Facebook. Definitely recommend.
Jennifer L, parent
Learning to code with Elizabeth has been a great experience -- lots of fun and lots learned!
-- K.R. High School Student
Testimonials
Thanks so much for all the extra love, care and encouragement and coding (!) you gave our daughter over the last few weeks. She’s been beaming today with pride, having tackled such a huge project. Truly a highlight of these locked down pandemic times!
My son has loved Mettler's coding classes. He appreciates that Elizabeth is able to structure classes to a student's particular pace and abilities, while still having all the kids work together and contribute. He already has two Apps in the Apple store and expects to release several more!
- Future Billionaire Parent
This is the only coding class I have done, but I have learned a lot and look forward to it. My favorite thing we've done so far is Basics of WordPress, you can make a real website really simply. I also like the "Real" coding we do, but it gets complicated
- M.L. 8th grader
It is really fun and if you do it long enough, you will be able to make your own apps and go at your own pace.
-Margot - 10th grader
My son has taking coding with Elizabeth Mettler for years and still looks forward to going every week. It is a fun and supportive environment that provides the right balance of challenging and nurturing. I highly recommend the classes.
- Alison B - parent
I have taken this class since I was in 4th grade. I'm a sophomore in high school now. I have learned a lot in coding. Coding is hard to learn, but, as a Lab Cat, I have found coding much more comprehensive. I'm currently making an app...so I should get back to that!
Hadley C.
What I liked about the course was that the information was easy to access, so if I was unclear about something I could check it to make sure I knew the material. Also It was useful to have homework to practice what we learned.
- M.T. Middle School student about Basics of Python
- HM Middle School Student about Basics of Python
My son, Charles, has been working with Mettler Solutions for the last few years. He is now learning Python- highly recommend this program.
Linda E, parent
My girls have taken classes with LabCatsCode for a couple of years. They really enjoy it and have been learning a lot. My older daughter and other LabCats kids even won a coding competition sponsored by Facebook. Definitely recommend.
Jennifer L, parent
Learning to code with Elizabeth has been a great experience -- lots of fun and lots learned!
-- K.R. High School Student
Why Us?
Our approach is different and gets kids doing real coding faster.
- Kids learn real skills starting with building a webpage on the first day.
- Cloud editors give the kids easy access to their work from anywhere.
- A personal development environment for each student.
- When you get stuck, we can look at your code online and provide help directly.
- Classes build upon each other and are road tested by other kids.
What Our Students Learn
We like to brag that our students really learn to code. From creating websites to Python apps to JavaScript games and more. Here are a few examples.
Web Apps Created by Our Advanced Students
Starting Out
Our students have a home page which lists all their assignments. Here are a few from students who have been with us many years.
What Our Students Learn
We like to brag that our students really learn to code. From creating websites to Python apps to JavaScript games and more. Here are a few examples.
Web Apps Created by Our Advanced Students
Starting out
Our students have a home page which lists all their assignments. Here are a few from students who have been with us many years.
Our Course Paths
Website Building Path
Learn how to develop websites and web apps from start to finish beginning with HTML & CSS, on to JavaScript, PHP & SQL before learning how to integrate it all in a full stack web app.
Python Path
Jump straight into real coding with Python - one of the easiest languages to learn. Create games while learning the basic concepts and then head into more complex programming concepts.
WordPress Path
Learn the most popular tool used to create websites on the market today starting with the basics, how to use plugins and how to add custom code.
Let Us Know...
Love us? Think our classes for kids are great? Or do you have some productive feedback or constructive criticism. We would love to hear from you!