🔍 Here's What Every Parent Should Know

As parents, we’re constantly weighing up what’s good screen time and what’s just another game. So when your child begs to jump into Roblox or Minecraft, it’s normal to feel hesitant, especially with everything we hear about online safety.

At Code Camp, we get it. Many of us are parents too, and nothing matters more than knowing our kids are safe, learning, and enjoying what they’re doing.

That’s why we want to pull back the curtain and show you exactly how we use these popular platforms for education in a safe, structured, and age-appropriate way. These platforms can be an incredible opportunity for your child to learn and grow.

✅ Safety First. Always.

Before anything else, we prioritise your child's safety. We break down how these games can be safe, structured, and seriously educational. That means taking real, practical steps to make sure Roblox and Minecraft are used only in protected, supervised environments.

🌱 Minecraft: We Use Minecraft Education

For our Minecraft Camps, we don't use the standard version your kids might play at home. Minecraft Education is built specifically for classrooms and learning programs.

It’s trusted by educators around the world and designed with safety at its core. Sessions take place in a secure, teacher-controlled platform with no access to public servers. While Minecraft Education allows for multiplayer collaboration, at Code Camp we disable this feature to maintain a higher level of safety and control.

Each child builds and plays in their own individual world, with no access to other students' projects or chat features. This ensures a focused, private and safe environment where they can explore and create with confidence.

🔒 Roblox: Delivered in a Private, Secure Environment

We know Roblox has raised eyebrows for some families, and rightly so. That’s why our Roblox-based program is delivered in a tightly controlled environment. We partner with a trusted third-party provider that specialises in education-safe servers.

Here’s how it works:

• Each student receives a unique class passcode to join a private server, only during the session.
• Servers are fully locked down and monitored with strict admin controls.
• No public access. No strangers. Ever.

To empower kids for life beyond Code Camp, we also include a Roblox Safety Training course. This covers:

• Responsible use of the platform
• How to adjust in-game safety settings
• How to recognise and respond to unsafe interactions

You can also read the official guidance from the eSafety Commissioner on Roblox here.

💡 Why These Platforms Are Worth a Second Look

Yes, kids love Roblox and Minecraft, but there’s so much more to them than meets the eye. In the right environment, they become tools for:

• Learning real-world coding skills
• Practising collaboration and problem-solving
• Unleashing creativity in meaningful ways
• Building confidence with technology

Your child isn’t just gaming. They’re building, creating, and learning in ways that feel exciting and relevant to them.

🛡️ Tips for Creating a Safe Online Environment at Home

While we go the extra mile to keep your child safe at Code Camp, it’s also important to maintain good online habits at home. Here are some practical tips to help you support your child’s digital wellbeing:

1. Stay involved
Take an active interest in the games and platforms your child uses. Sit with them while they play, ask questions, and learn about the features together.

2. Use parental controls
Most platforms, including Roblox and Minecraft, have safety and privacy settings. These can limit chat, block unknown users, and restrict inappropriate content. Set them up based on your child’s age and maturity level.

3. Set clear boundaries
Establish rules for screen time, acceptable games, and who your child is allowed to communicate with online. Make these expectations clear and consistent.

4. Talk about online behaviour
Teach your child about respectful communication, recognising unsafe situations, and what to do if something doesn’t feel right. Keep the conversation ongoing—not just a one-time chat.

5. Keep devices in shared spaces
Encourage kids to use computers and tablets in family areas so it’s easier to supervise and jump in if needed.

6. Review regularly
Kids’ needs and online behaviours change as they grow. Check in often and adjust settings or expectations when necessary.

👨‍👩‍👧 We Understand That Every Family Is Different

We know that Roblox may not feel right for every household. That’s okay.

That’s why we offer over 20 tech and creative camps, from Animation and Coding to Get Crafty, YouTube Creators, and more. There truly is something for every interest and comfort level.

So whether your child thrives in a coding environment, wants to express themselves through art, or dreams of building the next big game, they can do it safely, with support, and with Code Camp.