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Turn their love of games into the pride of building their own
Kids aged 7 to 14 create complete Scratch games with Griffpatch, gaining real coding skills and confidence as their ideas come to life.
Right now in the Academy
Bring Moonleaf to life, block by block
Moonleaf is our latest guided build, a complete action adventure with smooth movement, sword-swinging combat, enemies, hazards and a world each child can make their own. It is one of many projects waiting inside the Academy.
500,000+ YouTube subscribers. 2,000+ Academy coders.
My 11-year-old and I are building it together. It has been great quality time. - Steve, parent
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From game player to game creator
Your child already has everything they need.
The curiosity. The passion. The love of games. The hours they’d happily spend building something extraordinary - if only someone could show them how.
Griffpatch Academy gives that curiosity a path. Game by game, your child follows clear guidance, builds real projects, and grows in confidence with every finished creation.
How Griffpatch Academy works
A simple path from “I like games” to “I made this”
1
Choose a project
Start with a beginner-friendly game or jump into the current Moonleaf walkthrough.
2
Build step by step
Follow Griffpatch’s lessons at your own pace and code a complete Scratch game step by step.
3
Share and grow
Post your progress, join Game Jams, get encouragement, and keep improving.
What’s waiting inside the Academy
Everything your child needs to keep building, sharing, learning, and growing as a young game creator.
Current season walkthrough
Students follow the latest Academy project step by step, with video lessons, build-along workbooks and help from the community when they get stuck.
Right now, students are building Moonleaf, a scrolling action adventure game with movement, enemies, hazards, effects and a world they can design themselves.
A growing library of games to build
Explore complete courses, mini-courses, and exclusive Academy projects across a growing mix of genres.
When one season ends, the next step is already waiting – so your child always has something new to build.
Build-along PDF workbooks
Many Academy lessons include printable PDF workbooks, so students can follow the project step by step, review what they’ve learned, and keep a record of their progress.
A safe, encouraging community
Share progress, ask questions, and get encouragement inside a moderated space built for young Scratchers.
Game Jams
Take part in creative challenges that help students finish projects, practise their skills, share what they’ve made, and receive encouragement from Griffpatch.
A safer place for young Scratchers to share and grow
Griffpatch Academy gives kids the encouragement of a coding community, without sending them into the noise of open social media.
Students can ask questions, share progress, celebrate each other’s work, and get help when they’re stuck – inside a space designed around Scratch, creativity, and kind encouragement.
Moderated and child-focused
The Academy community is built for young learners, with conversations centred around coding, projects, creativity, and helping each other improve.No private chatrooms
Students are not sent into hidden one-to-one chats. Community discussions happen in shared spaces, where they are easier to guide and keep on track.Focused on building, not scrolling
The goal is not endless screen time. It is better screen time – helping children turn their love of games into projects they can finish, share, and feel proud of.
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How it works.
The Griffpatch Build-Along Method
Griffpatch guides children through complete game projects, one clear step at a time. Coding concepts are introduced as children need them, so learning stays practical and connected to something they want to build.
Children do more than watch. They create, test and finish a game they can share.
That finished project gives them something powerful to say: “I made this.”
Which parent are you?
Maybe your child spends hours watching games, playing games, or jumping between tutorials – but you’re not sure it’s leading anywhere.
Or maybe they’re already bright and curious, but they need structure, challenge, and a path that keeps them moving forward.
Griffpatch Academy turns that interest into something productive: real games, real coding skills, and real confidence.
Griffpatch Academy exists for both of these parents.
And for both of these children.
This is real computer science.
The foundation that carries them further than you might expect.
Block coding is real programming. Children practise the same core ideas they will meet later in Python, JavaScript and other languages.
They learn sequencing, conditions, loops, variables, collisions and game logic while building something they care about.
The syntax may change later. The way of thinking will already feel familiar.
And there's more.
⭐ "The Griffpatch Seal of Approval"
Personal Game Review + Public Profile Comment
Most online courses finish with a certificate that is quickly forgotten.
Game Jam entries receive a personal review and a public comment from Griffpatch on the child’s Scratch profile. Friends, family and teachers can see what they built and the feedback they earned.
It is recognition attached to a real project, not an automated badge.
🐧 "The Coding Starter Kit"
FROM ZERO TO BUILDER: YOUR CHILD'S FIRST WIN
New to coding? The Coding Starter Kit helps children set up a free Scratch account and build their first complete game.
That early success shows them they can follow a project through from idea to finished game, before they move on to a larger Academy build.
🤲 The Kindness Ladder
Peer Recognition & Community Leadership
When a member helps another student, their peers can recognise it. The Academy values helpfulness, patience and encouragement alongside coding skill.
Children learn that contributing to the community matters, even when they are not the most experienced coder in the room.
📬 The Non-Technical Parent's Welcome Series
Your Peace of Mind, From Day One
Parents do not need to understand Scratch to support their child. The welcome series explains what to expect, how the Academy works and how to recognise progress without following every block of code.
Is this right for your child?
This is for your child if:
They love games and want to build their own
They've tried tutorials but nothing ever stuck
They get frustrated and quit when things break
They want to be recognised for what they create
They haven't found their people yet
This is for you if:
You want screen time that actually leads somewhere
You've tried courses before and wasted money
You don't understand coding and can't help them
You want screen time transformed into something genuinely valuable
This is also for you if:
You believe coding is one of the most important skills a child can learn today
You want structured, progressive learning, not scattered tutorials
You want your child to build strong foundations for the future
You want projects with a clear path from start to finish
You want your child to have finished work they can proudly share
You want them to grow in confidence as well as coding skill
Why learn from Griffpatch?
Kids already know him. And they already love him.
If your child has started coding at school, they probably already know Griffpatch. He's the most-followed block coding creator in the world:
🎥 493,000+ YouTube subscribers
🏫 Used by teachers in classrooms worldwide
🏆 The creator kids actually finish projects for
🌍 86 million tutorial views
But this isn't about numbers. It's about impact.
For over a decade, Griffpatch has been making coding fun, accessible, and genuinely exciting for kids around the world. Parents trust him because kids actually finish what they start, stay motivated, and grow.
From learner to leader.
Being celebrated is as powerful as learning itself.
Inside the Academy, children can move from following lessons to helping other members and sharing a growing portfolio of finished games.
They practise explaining ideas, solving problems with others and taking pride in work that improves over time.
Picture this: a year from now.
A year from now, your child could have a collection of finished games, a Scratch profile that shows real progress and the confidence to explain how their projects work.
They will have faced bugs, asked for help and kept going. That persistence matters far beyond coding.
This is screen time with something real to show for it.
Simple, transparent pricing.
No tricks. No surprises.
Monthly
Price | $25/month
Best for | Trying it out
Commitment | Cancel any time
Annual
Price | $250/year (save $50)
Best for | Committed builders
Commitment | Full year of unlimited access
Choose monthly if you want flexibility. Choose annual if you already know your child will make regular use of the Academy.
Our promise to you.
14-day refund. Cancel anytime.
Try the Academy for 14 days. If it is not right for your family, first-time members can request a refund under the refund policy.
You can also cancel at any time. There are no contracts and no lock-in.
This is the moment.
Right now, there is a child who could build something brilliant if somebody showed them how.
Your child could be that builder.
Not the one who plays games. The one who makes them.
Not the one who watches Griffpatch. The one Griffpatch notices.
Not the one who drifts through screen time. The one who looks back in ten years and says: "That's where it started."
That child is one season away from finding out what they're actually capable of.
No coding experience needed
Parents don't need to understand a line of code
Griffpatch personally reviews every Game Jam entry
Real computer science skills, not just game playing
Cancel any time, with no contracts or lock-in
Step-by-step projects with a clear finish line
Builds logical thinking and problem-solving alongside coding
A community your child will actually want to be part of
Projects children can share with family, friends and teachers
Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.
My child has never coded. Can they do this?
Yes. The Academy is designed for beginners. Children need a computer, mouse and keyboard, plus a free Scratch account. Full setup instructions are included.
How much does membership cost?
Monthly membership is $25 USD. Annual membership is $250 USD, which includes two months free. Both plans include all lessons, projects, Game Jams and the member community.
Is the Academy safe?
Yes. The Academy uses a closed, moderated platform with no advertising and no private messaging. Community activity is visible to the moderation team.
Can I register more than one child?
Yes. Each child needs a separate account and email address so their projects, achievements and community profile remain individual.
What ages is the Academy for?
The Academy is designed primarily for children aged 7 to 14. Beginners can start from the first projects, while experienced Scratchers can choose more challenging builds. Children under 16 must be registered by a parent or caring adult.
What is the refund policy?
First-time memberships include a 14-day refund period. Email us within 14 days of the initial purchase to request a refund. Renewals and payments after that period are non-refundable.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You can cancel before your next billing date and keep access until the end of the paid period. You can rejoin later at the membership price available at that time.
📣 Over 2,000 kids from around the world have already come through the Academy.
Building games. Winning Game Jams. Earning personal recognition from Griffpatch himself. Finding friends who understand them.
Join now or join our waitlist for our next intake.
What families are saying.
Families tell us their children enjoy having a clear project to follow, a community to share it with and a reason to finish what they start.
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!
As Featured In
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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