Some of our programmes

Technology-based computing and STEM workshops, in curriculum time classes, specialist pre-school technology sessions and hundreds of after school activities are delivered each week to thousands of children by ComputerXplorers across the UK. ComputerXplorers Durham offers expert computing classes across Darlington, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Yarm and surrounding areas in the North East.

We offer a huge range of technology based workshops, classes, activities and clubs including programming and coding, 3D and 2D animation, music technology, robotics, engineering, web design and digital literacy.

Here are just a few examples of the courses designed to ensure that Primary School children sharpen their STEM skills and all children, from pre-schoolers up, develop a passion for technology that will really prepare them for the future.

Programming and Coding for Primaries

ComputerXplorers is the leader in teaching programming and coding to primary school children across the UK. You are never too young to start! Read More

App Developer

Learn how to be an app developer and create your own smartphone apps. Get to grips with the essentials of designing and programming a mobile app. Read More

Programming Video Games with Kodu

Using XBox controllers as the means of programming their video game increases motivation levels and allows for rapid game development. Read More

Micro:bit for Primary Schools

Exciting, hands-on micro:bit classes and workshops for primary and secondary school children. Fun, physical computing and coding for all. School workshops, after-school clubs and more. Read More

2D and 3D Animation

ComputerXplorers offers a range of 2D and 3D animation workshops for children of all ages - including pre-school children! If you can imagine it you can create it! Read More

Robotics Classes for Kids of all Ages

Fascinated by robots? You will love our fun robotics camps and classes. Design and customise; build and create; programme and control - our amazing Edison robots work at every level! Read More

Game-based Learning with Minecraft Edu

Building a Minecraft world offers insight into the elements of survival, settlement and exploration and keeps the children observing, hypothesising, testing and always engaged. Read More

Python Programming

Ready to take a step up from block-based programming? Our Introduction to Python course is the best first step into 'real world' coding for Primary School children. Read More

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

Use logic, your senses and forensic science to solve crimes.  Learn how to work the field scene and the laboratory end of CSI using digital microscopes.  Read More

Robotics and Engineering using LEGO® Robotics

Build and program a robot! Develop STEM skills! Use the latest LEGO® robotics technology to program sensors to make the robot react to its surroundings.   Read More

Renewable Energy Workshops

Get children hands-on with a variety of sustainable, renewable and alternative forms of energy. Energise your classroom with our innovative energy workshops. Read More

Film Making and TV Production

Would you like to be the newsreader, reporter or producer of a TV programme? Learn the skills you need to bring your idea to life on screen in our unique classes. Read More

Stop-Motion Animation

Children get creative learning skills such as story-boarding and onion skinning to make their own stop motion films. A favourite class with all age ranges. Read More

Music Technology for Primaries

Become the ultimate music producer! Whether it's the first step in the School of Rock or a symphony for the school play anything's possible with music technology. Read More