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Turn Your Child’s Love of Games into Real-World Skills
Because screen time doesn’t have to be a battle - it can be a breakthrough.
You know the moment.
They’re glued to a screen.
You’re wondering whether to say something.
Again.
Is this helping them… or just filling time?
Maybe your child struggles with confidence. Maybe school feels draining. Maybe they’re imaginative but don’t fit the traditional mould. Maybe they’re neurodivergent and the digital world feels calmer than the classroom. And somewhere in the background is that quiet question: “Am I doing enough to prepare them for the future?”
At Griffpatch Academy, we don’t fight screen time. We redirect it. Here, children don’t just play games - they build them.
Inside a safe, structured environment designed specifically for young creators. Curiosity turns into confidence.
Play turns into skill. Screen time turns into growth.
Worried Screen Time Is Just Wasted Time?
Modern parenting comes with constant negotiation.
You’ve tried limits. You’ve tried “educational” apps. Maybe coding books or free tutorials.
But they were too dry. Too confusing. Or too easy to abandon.
Your child didn’t lack ability. The experience just didn’t connect to what they already love.
Most children don’t need less technology. They need direction.
Griffpatch Academy channels their love of games into structured creativity - replacing passive consumption with purposeful creation.
“But My Child Isn’t the Type to Code…”
What parents often tell us - and what changes once they begin.
“My child just wants to play games.”
That’s the perfect starting point. Kids learn best when building something they already care about.
“They’ll give up if it’s too hard.”
Each build is broken into manageable weekly lessons, so progress feels achievable - not overwhelming.
“We don’t have time for another class.”
This replaces existing screen time. Lessons are flexible and self-paced.
“This is just another online course.”
It’s not just content. It’s a focused build, a safe community, and shared momentum that keeps children engaged long enough to finish something meaningful.
One Clear Project. Built Together.
Every season focuses on one featured game — step by step.
Instead of overwhelming your child with endless choices, the Academy keeps things simple. There is always one Current Build - a complete game we work through together, week by week. Children can join at any time and start from the beginning.
No pressure to keep up. No fear of falling behind. No confusing curriculum to navigate.
Just one clear project that builds confidence through completion.
Where Creativity Takes the Lead
A monthly challenge where imagination comes alive.
Alongside the main build, we run Game Jams — creative themes where children design their own original games.
Some projects are simple. Some are ambitious. All are celebrated.
Encouragement, feedback, and the joy of sharing what they’ve made. This is where children begin thinking like real creators.
A Safe, Moderated Space to Learn and Belong
Confidence grows faster when children feel secure.
The Academy includes a fully moderated forum designed specifically for young coders.
• No private messaging
• No sharing personal details
• Clear behaviour guidelines
• Community moderation
Children can ask for help, share progress, and celebrate wins in a structured, encouraging environment.
For many children - especially those who feel overwhelmed offline - this becomes a place where they feel capable and understood.
Go Deeper - When They’re Ready
Optional exploration for curious minds.
Beyond the Current Build, members can explore past projects, revisit favourite lessons, and stretch their skills at their own pace. Nothing is compulsory. The focus remains simple - but the depth is there for those who want it. Curiosity sets the pace.
Trusted by Thousands of Families Worldwide
Over a decade of helping children build real games.
For more than ten years, Griffpatch has been teaching children how to turn ideas into playable games.
Millions of tutorial views.
Hundreds of thousands of followers.
Teachers using his work in classrooms worldwide.
But what matters most?
Children finish projects. They stay motivated. They grow in confidence. Inside the Academy, that experience is structured, focused, and safe.
Imagine the Shift
From passive screen time to purposeful growth.
Picture your child leaning forward, debugging a game they’ve nearly finished.
“Come see what I made!”
Instead of negotiating screen limits, you’re celebrating creativity.
Instead of worrying about wasted hours, you’re seeing progress.
This is what happens when passion is redirected.
Simple to Start. Easy to Cancel.
No contracts. No pressure.
For $25 per month, your child gets:
🎮 One focused seasonal build
🏆 Creative Game Jams
💬 A safe moderated community
🧭 Optional deeper exploration
🌟 Recognition and leadership opportunities
Join today. Log in immediately.
If it’s not right for your family, cancel anytime.
No complicated commitments. Just purposeful screen time.
Real Families. Real Results.
Loved by children. Trusted by parents. Recommended by teachers.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Families around the world have watched their children grow in confidence, creativity, and focus through Griffpatch Academy.
From first nervous login… to finishing full games… to proudly saying, “Look what I built.” Here’s what students, parents and educators have experienced.
Loved by Students, Trusted by Parents, Recommended by Teachers!
Griffpatch Academy isn’t just another educational platform—it’s a game-changing experience that kids love, parents trust, and educators recommend. With structured lessons, real-world coding skills, and a supportive community, it’s the ultimate place to turn passion into mastery!
Loved by Students...
@tronche2cake
(Student)
I'm an adult and I know how to code in other languages, but I still watch your videos, because having to translate the simple blocks into real code gives me a better understanding of how and why it works, than copying stuff off of Github or Stack Overflow. Thanks for all your help Griffpatch
Carli (Student)
Your tutorials are fantastic! Although I've been on scratch for over 4 years, your tutorials still teach me new stuff. Your tutorials are really easy for anyone to understand- making the code very customizable! A key part of tutorials is explaining why you need that piece of code, how it works, and the like. Some people will just sit there telling you what to do- but not why it works. Thank you for being such an influential scratcher. Please keep it up! Plus: I'm looking forward to a new tutorial past this- possibly a roguelike? ;)
Mountain Tiger (Student)
Amazing video as before in this series. I started doing scratch and then moved on to C# and Unity and even in a more advanced language i still am learning things from you. You Rock Griffpatch ⚡ And out of all the videos uploaded by subscribers in my list i always watch your first!
Dawn (Student)
I love these tutorials! I'm a computer science student now, but my original interest in programming came from Scratch. The way you explain how things work in these videos is amazing, it's done in a way that even beginner Scratchers can pick up on, and I still find myself learning new and better ways to organize my code from them. I love seeing how much Scratch can really do...
@user-yg3ub7vx9l (Student)
I had 5 online teachers who taught me game design, yet i found Griffpatch and i learned more stuff from his videos more than all of my old teachers combined i love ur videos! :D
Johanna (Student)
BEST TEACHER EVERRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jane (Student)
When Griffpatch is way smarter than your computing teacher (fr we did scratch and she knew nothing about scratch)
Jama
(Student)
Thank you Griffpatch for the tutorials :) you have improved the scratch experience for people and you are the only reason I got into programming! Even if you don't read this, I just want to write a thank you note. love from South Africa
Bob (Student)
Your Scratch tutorials are unmatched. I think you've found a perfect balance between keeping the videos a certain length and making sure the viewer understands what they're doing. I usually watch the tutorials before following them so I have a general idea of what I'm going to have to do when I eventually follow them. Keep doing what you're doing, because you're doing an incredible job. :)
@MyCodingDiarie (Student)
I feel smarter after watching your videos. Thank you!
Ethan
(Student)
When was 9 found your account on Scratch, you amazed me with what you could do with it and inspired me to start teaching myself how to code. Now I'm finishing my 2nd semester of CS at university and am loving it still. Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me as a kid.
Jordan
(Student)
I think everything about your videos is great. They are the right pace with the right amount of explanation. I wouldn't even mind if they were longer! I always learn the most and retain the information using your tutorials! I always ask myself when I am stuck on a coding problem: what would Griffpatch do!
Chieseledboockshelf(Student)
Can you be my math teacher?
Vixioelol (Student)
If Griffpatch were my computer science teacher that would be my favourite class
TappoType
(Student)
Absolute GOLD of a tutorial! You keep blowing me away, Griffpatch!
Ben
(Student)
9 months ago I just found that you made a channel as I wanted to thank you. I followed your work as a kid and it defo was a big part of what sparked my interest in programming. years on and my interest is still going strong. Hopefully going to university for computer science next year. So yeah thanks.
Paul
(Student)
I have only one word to say: INCREDIBLE ! I've never been so excited in my life to do something, you have done such an amazing job!
Prdus
(Student)
You would be the teacher everyone loves at school
Campanariart2721 (Student)
You inspired me to make my dream game, you are the best teacher ever!
@o9mansionboy_creater (Student)
You are just the best Griffpatch you are the one who inspired me to start my coding adventure and iv learned so much and I am glad to say thanks for all you have done I would have not discovered my passion for coding without you so I am very glad to say I love your idea of a academy for more people to get inspired like you did to me I am eternaly grateful for you
And Parents...
1984drum (Parent)
Just want to say thanks for all the amazing tutorials. My son was off school for a a few days with an illness and we worked together to see who could finish as much of the mario platformer as possible. Loads of fun! He said he's learned way more doing your tutorials than he would have at school lol
Eayuwna (Parent)
Thank you for all your efforts. My 9 year old son is now the king of his code club having followed your tutorial and has started asking me to teach him what sin, cos and tan are - wish me luck ;-) Your content is so well put together thank you so much.
Jean-Baptiste (Parent)
The pace is great. Sometimes we follow along with my son and sometimes we just watch you work your magic together. I can’t overstate the positive impact you have on my 7yo son, he loves you and we bond watching your videos.
Daniel (Parent)
I am loving this series as my daughter is having great fun making gardens and house interiors with the editor.
Steve (Parent)
Pace is great! We pause frequently but sometimes keep up. I’d rather that than too slow. My 11-yo and I are coding the rpg series together (each on separate computers) and it has been great quality time. He has done and loved many of your other videos. When I don’t follow the rationale of the script, I hit the back arrow for 10 or 20 second rewind and listen again after I have the code in place. Of course, my son gets it all the first time, sometimes even predicting what you’ll do next
Mike (Grandparent)
As a retired electrical engineer... who has been coding for the last 50 years I have gone through the learning curve of becoming productive in a new programming language multiple times... My grandson and I have been getting together once or twice a week for over a year to develop our Scratch skills. Your video approach has allowed us to learn more about productive Scratch coding in the last 3 months than all we did in the previous year. You have a gift for explaining complex graphics concepts in terms that your followers can understand and adapt as we experiment with your code. You should feel good knowing how much you are contributing to the positive development of a whole generation of Scratchers.
George (Parent)
I am a Software Developer with over 30 years experience, but my son prefers learning from you :) And he really became very good with your videos and scratch. Thank you for your valuable work.
Riteshshivhare156 (Parent)
My son just LOVES this SO MUCH!!!!!!
Calogiga (Parent)
So many many many thanks for sharing your knowledge... Now, as a father, I have a mission to simplify all of this to explain this clearly to my daughter (12 years old) : she's coding and playing with me with Scratch. Many many thanks...
gitavianvs (Parent)
My daughter loves your works. She inspired by you to be a game programmer
Stragejason (Parent)
Hi Grif, I’m not sure if you will see this, but I wanted to let you know, my son of 9 years old, screamed with excitement about your new series, your videos have inspired and helped him learn scratch and it just blows our minds. Anyways, William say hello and thank you.
And Teachers Alike!
JohnW (Teacher)
Hey Griffpatch, thanks for everything you've done for the Scratch education community! You helped me understand how platformers (among other things) work, and now as an educator, I use your projects and tutorials to help get my students excited about coding too! I'm also able to use what I learned studying your programs around 9 years ago to help teach my students. Thank you so much - your work is incredible!
Rousagenciapublicitaria4268 (Teacher)
Thank you for teaching me how to make geometry dash since my students wanted to make one
GeekSHO (Coding Teacher)
This is amazing! Griffpatch, please know how incredible your projects are, but also these video contributions to the community. I teach computer programming, and I often use Scratch for many of my students. These tutorials help me teach students some really cool tricks.
DeanYeats (Teacher)
I appreciate the smaller contained tutorials. I teach groups of students and often see them attempt your longer tutorials and quit a few videos in. Recently I've seen them thrilled to show off the car steering and ball physics ones they've completed. Thank you for all your doing. You are bringing smiles to students and teachers faces worldwide by introducing them to the joys of programming.
Taylor (Teacher)
Great tutorials! I am a teacher using them with my students.
Eden (Coding Teacher)
Hi there, I am a teacher and am using your tutorials with my code club I think the pace of the videos is perfect. The pupils and I follow along pausing when needed and rewinding if necessary. The theory at the beginning along with the additional theory throughout the video is why I use your tutorials, it explains what you are doing in a way that the children understand.
kronicali24 (Teacher)
I had taught basic scratch games to my summer school students, they really loved it. I am surprised how far it has come since.
SPHSPHSPH (Coding Teacher)
As a middle school teacher making scratch vids for my 10-13 year old students, it's a pleasure to have high level stuff being made that helps me as a teacher learn how to do things! I feel like there's only 3-5 other people consistently making high level Scratch content for advanced folks. Love it! :D
Pat (Coding Teacher)
I have a student who wants to add robot arms to her robot sprite that rotates like true shoulder and elbow joints (we are studying the human body) how do I help her with this without a whole lot of variables (she is in grade 5 and I am her coding teacher)
Rob (Teacher)
@griffpatch I'm a teacher and I'm loving all of this! I am hoping to introduce it to some of my middle school computer students.
Spartan (Teacher)
Hi Griffpatch, I urgently need help as I am planning a lesson for my students that is happening very soon... Please help!
Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.
My child has never coded. Can they do this?
Yes. The Academy is designed for beginners. If they can use a mouse and keyboard, they can follow along.
What if my child already knows Scratch?
Advanced learners thrive too. They push projects further, customise, and take part in Game Jams that challenge even seasoned coders.
Is it safe?
The Academy runs inside a closed, moderated platform. No ads. No strangers. No private chatrooms - everything share is public.
🐱 What is Scratch and Block-Coding?
"Scratch" is a visual programming language and online community developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It allows users, primarily children and beginners, to create interactive stories, games, and animations by dragging and dropping code blocks. The language is designed to be intuitive and accessible, using colourful blocks that represent different programming constructs like loops, conditionals, and variables.
Scratch provides a gentle introduction to programming concepts without requiring users to learn complex syntax, making it popular for educational purposes.
Block-coding, as seen in Scratch, refers to the programming paradigm where users manipulate visual blocks representing code instead of typing textual instructions. Each block corresponds to a specific command or operation, and users connect them together to create sequences of actions.
This approach abstracts away the complexities of traditional text-based programming languages, making it easier for beginners to understand and create programs while providing a solid foundation for later progressing onto more complex coding forms. Block-coding environments like Scratch are often used in educational settings to teach computational thinking and programming concepts in a fun and interactive way.
Do we need special equipment?
Just a computer and internet connection. Scratch runs on its own platform which is FREE.
💰How much does joining the Academy cost?
We have two options:
✅ Monthly Plan: $25 USD/month – Get full access to all tutorials, brand-new walkthrough courses, exclusive game jams, and our private members-only forum.
✅ Yearly Plan: $250 USD/year – Get 2 months free when you choose the annual option! Enjoy uninterrupted access to everything while saving money.
Both plans offer a complete package to supercharge your child's coding skills. Simply select the option that works best for you!
🔙 Do you offer refunds?
Yes! We offer a 14-day no-questions-asked refund for first-time memberships. If you’re not satisfied, just email us within 14 days of your initial purchase for a full refund.
Please note: Refunds apply only to first-time memberships. Renewals are non-refundable. No refunds are provided after the 14-day period.
Memberships renew automatically unless you cancel before the next billing date. If you don’t want to continue your membership, you must cancel before the next payment date. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for forgotten cancellations, but you will still have full access to your membership until the end of the billing period.
🚀 What makes you different from other online coding teachers?
Although there are many other online coding teachers out there who are excellent, Griffpatch Academy is simply unique.
🔥 Griffpatch - Get mentored and guided by the best known Scratch teacher out there – Griffpatch, The famed tutor, kids adore!
🔥 Apprenticeship Learning - Some programs teach children how to block code through hacking already pre-created Scratch game. Instead, we teach children how to build a game from scratch, in Scratch! Using this apprentice-style, build like "LEGO" hands-on approach, we take students through important coding principles along the way where they can explore principles in game development and how to turn their creative ideas into reality!
🔥 Targeted - We only teach block coding on the Scratch platform in our Academy, and we go deep. This is because for young children, the block coding language is instantly approachable and yet is a true computing language, very capable for creating powerful & fun games. We won't be teaching Python or JavaScript here, but the core principles are the same & are fully transferable. Our Academy provides a robust foundation, strong enough to inspire a younger generation of coders to persevere with mastery, help them imagine, problem solve and create no matter what life later throws at them.
🔥 Learn Together - Although it's possible for students to learn at their own pace, we've also created learning experiences where students are led through the game creation process step by step, together. We believe that a rising tide elevates all ships, and for some students, taking action is easier when you know everybody else is doing the same.
👩👧👧I'd like to register multiple children. Is this possible?
Only if you register them individually. If you’d like to enroll multiple children, you’ll need to complete the sign-up process separately for each child using a different email address. If you’re using the same web browser, simply log out of the Academy Hub (using the button at the top right), and then select the 'Sign Up' option on the login screen to register the next child. This is because each child must have their own account which will showcase their individual achievements and forum profile.
▶️ How is this Academy different from watching Griffpatch on YouTube?
Our Academy is a completely different experience from watching Griffpatch on YouTube.
Here's why:
🔥 Access will be within a safe walled garden with no need for young kids to access their Parents YouTube account or with the worry of what they'll watch or who they'll meet.
🔥 Because we are off YouTube, there will be no ad breaks or distractions, and content will be accessible to those where YouTube is restricted
🔥 A carefully crafted curriculum and structured course walkthrough so students of all abilities can make progress and create in some of the best loved game genres of our day!
🔥 Q&A tutorial videos with Griffpatch giving feedback, answering popular questions and helping debug projects where possible - in never seen before videos/trainings. Please note that we don't plan on hosting LIVE sessions as we want to ensure we keep our younger members safe and respect all the different time zones we are serving.
🔥 Access to additional content from extra episodes on much loved series, expert modules, latest bug fixes and updates, plus creative insights in how students can make the project their own and take things to the next level.
🔥 Helpful resources such as PDFs, scripts, Workbooks, downloadable Game Graphics etc. We hope this might help teachers and home-schooling parents, as well as provide supplementary material that our coders can refer to when they are away from the screen.
🎓How will I access Academy lessons and material?
This Academy is online! This mean that you'll be able to access lessons and material 24-7, no matter what your time zone or schedule is like.
To access content you'll have your very own login to our Griffpatch Academy Platform where you'll find all your resources and video tutorials neatly laid out.
⏸️ Will I be able to stop my Membership at any time?
Yes! You will be able to stop your membership whenever you like, for any reason, no questions asked.
Should you want to re-enrol again later, that would be no problem either! Just please note that re-enrolling would require you to join through our latest Academy offer and price-point, as managing who joined when and with what would be extremely difficult for our very small Griffpatch admin team.
⌨️Will you be teaching other programming languages in this Academy like Python?
This is something we hope we will grow into! But at first, our intention is to launch with block coding within Scratch. If you are worrying about whether Scratch coding is a good foundation for learning other languages, then fear not - It's amazing! And Scratch truly is a full programming language that we can use to learn about real life coding challenges.
However, once we've been able to build out the Scratch course experiences we've got planned, we'd love the chance to create BRAND NEW content and teach on other languages, so watch this space!
🌍 Will you be supporting non-English world languages?
This is something we hope to do in time... but to begin with, everything we do will be taught in English.
🧒 Who is this Academy for?
Perfect for:
Young Coding Enthusiasts...
Gifted Children...
Homeschooled Children...
Teachers & Educators...
Adult learners who want to game and code!
This Academy is for anybody who wants to learn how to build their own games in Scratch. We specialise in teaching young children with an apprentice-style methodology where you learn by doing. Because we love to make things easy and fun, we find kids of all ages like to join in - whether you are only 7 years old, or approaching 99 - if you would like to learn how to code, this is for you!
We're designing this Academy to suit a range of experiences - from those taking their first steps with Scratch to those who are already very experienced and want to develop their expertise.
However, we do require children under 16 years old to ask their caring grown-up to register on their behalf since keeping everybody safe online is extremely important to us.
⛔ Who is this Academy not for?
This Academy is not for those who want 1-2-1 mentorship outside of a group setting or those who specifically want LIVE calls.
Sadly, Griffpatch is only one person so it's just not possible for him to hop on 1-2-1 calls with individuals, although through our forum, students can have direct access to Griffpatch who loves to comment and engage and where Griffpatch is active every day!
⏱️ Is there a deadline for joining the Academy?
It varies! There are times when our doors are only open at certain points of the year. This is because we love to focus our attention on our members more than our marketing. But don't worry - when doors are closed, you will be able to register your interest by joining our Academy Waiting List and as soon as we are ready to let new people in, you'll then be the first to know!
You might find that when you click on our "Join Now" link you can do so immediately!
As Featured In
Scratch was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. See http://scratch.mit.edu
This is THE school we deserve
I just joined! :D I love how it is really easy to join!
This is a dream come true!!
I'm so happy that you'll be opening an academy for beginning and vetran coders! I'm so excited to see how awesome this will make people's coding experiences. The whole reason I can program Scratch games like I do now is because of you, griffpatch. And you giving the same opportunities to people in a much better, easier-to-learn-in environment makes me even more excited! Great job, griffpatch, and thank you for your tutorials, devlogs, and now, this academy.
I am nine years old. And I love your channel!I found your channel when I was 7 years old. Since then, I have been coding in scratch. I have made many projects including:Custom 3D Raycasting, RPG with my own custom sprites, A plane shooter game, 2D classic platformer and much more including a few unfinished ones which are still under work. I can't wait to finish them with you and the entire Griffpatch community together!
This is Probably Going to be the Best Way im going to learn how to Scratch Even Better, Cuz i'm still learning scratch but i can find the right videos to help me get started ,some videos show the basis that i know and some videos show the more advanced thing i don't know so . since im still 11 ill try to get my parents to sign up and register on behalf of me
i can't wait to be part of the academy; this sounds epic!
Others: Who is your favourite teacher?
Me: Griffpatch!
This is so exciting!! Can’t wait to join
i had 5 online teachers who taught me game design, yet i found griffpatch and i learned more stuff from his videos more than all of my old teachers combined i love ur videos! :D
Im so exited about this! I love your content, and I've always been hoping for more without just asking for it, and we're all finally getting that! I just have to say thank you griffpatch, without you inspiring thousands of people, alot of us wouldnt be where we are today! (i immediately sighned up, and am very happy to be a founding member :D)
Dude this is like the best thing that could happen to me right now. I’m 14 in an IT class in a trade school and it’s moving very slow, so this will be a great change of pace. Already signed up!
So exciting griffpatch! Love the idea
i’m especially exited for the competitions haha, this is amazing!
just found this im getting very excited in griffpatch academy
OMG IM AM SO HAPPY, ALSO I AM LEARNING MORE SCRATCH EVERY DAY :)))) THANKS YOU GRIFFPATCH :))))))))))
yooo finally kids are gonna learn to be able to make unique things on scratch! thank you griffpatch!
This is awesome! Everyone, griffpatch has been a great and prosperous scratcher, and finally, the moment we've all been waiting for has come!
Griffpatch Academy is better than my computer class
We really needed this.
I just joined it! :D
I just signed up and I am very excited!
I can’t wait I’ve been watching for 2 yrs
YAY! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
I AM gonna join IT (it GoNa Be So Fun)
Griffpatch deserves his own COUNTRY while he's in here with an academy.
Finally, a place were I can fix that bug, so I can finally continue my projects!
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