Ready to create games, explore AI and code your own interactive stories?
Join Hyland’s FREE Midtown Coding Club for grades 7–12 in the greater Cleveland area. No coding experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new!
MJoin us at the Midtown Collaboration Center and use our state-of-the-art computer lab to dive into hands-on tech topics, meet new friends and have fun.
Registration opens Monday, September 8.
Session schedule
The club meets on Thursdays for six weeks, and each session is centered around a different computer science topic. These topics do not build on each other, so students are welcome to join the club at any time!
Date |
Topic |
Thursday, October 9 |
The Internet |
Thursday, October 16 |
Video Games |
Thursday, October 23 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Thursday, October 30 |
Interactive Storytelling |
Thursday, November 6 |
Art with Code |
Thursday, November 13 |
Escape Room Activity |
Weekly agenda
Here’s what a typical Thursday would look like at the Midtown Coding Club:
Time |
Item |
4:00-5:00pm |
Study Hall: Work on homework/projects or play approved games |
5:00-5:30pm |
Dinner: Complimentary meal (usually pizza) |
5:30-7:30pm |
Learning & Activities: Fun, hands-on computer science topics |
When and where
- Dates: Thursdays, October 9 through November 13, (6 sessions total)
- Time: 4-7:30 p.m. EDT
- Location: In person at Hyland’s Classroom at the Midtown Collaboration Center
- (1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH 44103)
- Cost: FREE
For students
- Open to grades 7–12
- No experience needed — Beginners welcome!
- Come to as many sessions as you like, as each week is a different topic
For parents/guardians
- Registration opens: Monday, September 8
- The club operates on a rolling enrollment basis. Students are welcome to join any time during the session run dates after registration opens.
- A consent form is required for students under 18. Please submit the form with your registration.
- Registration must be completed by the parent/guardian.
- Communication will come from [email protected]
- Please check your spam folder and add this address to your contacts.
What’s the difference between Midtown Coding Club and Hy-Tech Club?
If you are familiar with our Hy-Tech Club program, you may be wondering what makes this club different. Here are some of the important distinctions:
|
Hy-Tech Club |
Midtown Coding Club |
When |
Tuesdays, September 16-November 4 |
Thursdays, October 9-November 13 |
Where |
Hyland HQ in Westlake |
MCC in Cleveland |
What |
Ongoing courses that build each week |
New topic each week |
Please note this website is not intended to be used by children under the age of 13.