Urban Coders Guild Programs and Resources

Apps, Games & Online Tools for Students

These apps are age-appropriate, engaging, and support the types of learning UCG offers in its own programs.

Beginner (Grades 5–8)

  • Scratch (Free) – scratch.mit.edu
    Drag-and-drop block coding; ideal for beginners and game design.

  • Tynker (Freemium) – tynker.com
    Game-based coding lessons. Teaches Python, JavaScript, HTML, and more.

  • Code.org (Free) – code.org
    Structured courses, Hour of Code activities, and unplugged resources.

  • Kodable (Free + Paid Tiers) – kodable.com
    Great for younger students learning logic and basic programming.

  • CodeSpark Academy (Free w/ Library Access) – codespark.com
    Game-based coding for ages 5–10. Tulsa-area libraries may offer free access.

Intermediate & High School (Grades 7–12)

  • Replit (Free) – replit.com
    A browser-based coding IDE for Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and more.

  • CodeCombat (Free + Paid Tiers) – codecombat.com
    Learn real coding through a fantasy RPG environment. Great for Python and JavaScript.

  • Grasshopper (Free App by Google) – grasshopper.app
    Interactive app for learning JavaScript fundamentals.

  • SoloLearn (Free + Pro) – sololearn.com
    Courses in Python, SQL, C++, HTML/CSS, and more. Offers mobile and desktop learning.

  • Unity Learn (Free + Pro) – learn.unity.com
    Great for students interested in game development. Pairs well with UCG's Unity game design offerings.

Local & Regional Tulsa-Based Resources

Atlas School – atlasschool.com

Bootcamps for full-stack web development, machine learning, and blockchain.

Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA) – tulsastem.org

Events, competitions, and family STEM nights for K–12 students.

Tulsa City-County Library – Digital Resources – tulsalibrary.org

  • LinkedIn Learning – Free with a library card (coding, IT, data science)

  • Creativebug – Coding-themed STEM projects

  • Homework HelpNow – Live online tutoring in math, coding, and science

Fab Lab Tulsa – fablabtulsa.org

Access to digital fabrication tools and STEM workshops for teens and families.

Tulsa Tech – ed2go Online Courses – ed2go.tulsatech.edu

Affordable courses in computer science, programming, and cybersecurity.

Coding-Themed Games for Learning (All Ages)

  • Minecraft Education Edition – education.minecraft.net
    Popular sandbox game with coding add-ons and block-based programming.

  • Blockly Games (Free) – blockly.games
    A great transition tool for students moving from visual to text-based code.

  • RoboZZle (Free) – robozzle.com
    Puzzle game teaching recursion and programming logic.

  • LightBot (App Store / Google Play)
    Teaches basic programming logic through puzzles.

For Parents & Families

  • Common Sense Media: Coding Apps for Kids
    Reviews and guides for coding apps by age and learning style.
    commonsensemedia.org

  • Raising a Tech-Ready Kid (UCG Family Workshop Guide)
    Check UCG’s events and newsletter for upcoming family tech nights and webinars.

  • Code.org’s Parent Resources – code.org/parents
    Tips, conversation starters, and guides for supporting kids in CS.

For Educators