Programs - STEAM Inventors | From Curious Builders to Tech Innovators
🏆 2024-25 FLL Regional Champions

From Curious Builders
to Tech Innovators

Hands-on coding, robotics, AI, and cybersecurity programs with a martial arts-inspired belt system. Join anytime—everyone starts at White Belt.

6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Tech Disciplines
96
Project Sessions

Built Different

We're not a coding bootcamp or a drop-in activity center. We're building the next generation of tech innovators.

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Circular Curriculum

Join any week, any module. Our unique design means students enter wherever the class is. No waiting for "the beginning"—every week is a fresh entry point.

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Personal Belt Journey

The belt reflects dedication, not comparison. Your child progresses at their own pace, celebrated with ceremonies. Two students in the same class can have different belts—and that's perfect.

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Real Competition Experience

FIRST LEGO League regional champions. Our students don't just learn—they compete at tournaments, present to judges, and experience real achievement.

Ages 9-14

Tech Belt

From Curious Builders to Tech Innovators — Master Technology Through Projects

The Tech Belt program takes students on a comprehensive journey through 8 technology disciplines. Using LEGO Spike Prime robotics, Python programming, Arduino electronics, and more—students build real projects, compete in tournaments, and develop the skills that define tomorrow's innovators.

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90 Minutes Per Session
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8 Modules 32 Weeks Full Cycle
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9 Belt Levels White to Black Belt
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FLL Competitions Real Tournaments

🥋 Your Child's Belt Journey

Everyone starts at White Belt. ~4 months per belt with 75%+ attendance. Celebrated with ceremonies.

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Orange
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Green
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⬜🟡🟠 Foundation

Introduction to all 8 tech areas. Build first projects, discover interests. First year of the journey.

🟢🔵🟣 Intermediate

Deeper skills, complex projects, FLL competition prep. Building real expertise.

🟤🔴⚫ Advanced

Mastery level. Leadership, mentoring younger students, college-ready portfolio.

8 Technology Disciplines

Each module runs 4 weeks. Students rotate through all 8 modules at their current belt level.

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Robotics
Build and program LEGO Spike Prime robots. From basic driving to FLL competition routines.
Spike Prime Motors Sensors FLL
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Coding
From Scratch blocks to Python text programming. Build games, apps, and algorithms.
Scratch Python Functions OOP
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AI & Machine Learning
Train your own AI models. Image recognition, chatbots, and understanding how AI works.
Teachable Machine ML Ethics
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Web Development
Build real websites. HTML structure, CSS styling, JavaScript interactivity.
HTML CSS JavaScript
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IoT & Electronics
Arduino microcontrollers, sensors, and connected devices. Build smart gadgets.
Arduino Circuits WiFi
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Cybersecurity
Digital safety to ethical hacking. Cryptography, CTF challenges, and defense.
Safety Encryption CTF
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3D Design & Printing
TinkerCAD modeling to functional prototypes. Turn digital designs into physical objects.
TinkerCAD 3D Print
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Competition & Innovation
FLL prep, presentation skills, teamwork, and innovation projects.
FLL Presenting Leadership

How Our Circular Curriculum Works

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Join Anytime

Take our free assessment. Start within days, not semesters.

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Rotate Through Modules

Every 4 weeks, the class moves to a new tech discipline.

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Advance Your Belt

After ~6 months, earn your next belt in a ceremony.

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Complete the Cycle

Experience all 8 modules, then repeat at the next level.

📋 Inside a Tech Belt Session

Every 90-minute session is hands-on, project-based, and designed for real learning.

Module: Robotics
Meet Spike Prime
⬜ White Belt • Week 1

What Students Will Learn:

  • Identify hub, motors, and sensors
  • Build a stable driving base
  • Connect robot to software
  • Run first motor program
🎯 5 min Hook
🔧 30 min Build
💻 15 min Code
🧪 10 min Explore

Ready to Build the Future?

Join anytime. Everyone starts at White Belt. 🥋

Programs for Every Age

From preschoolers to high schoolers, we have a pathway for every age and interest. All programs share the same 9-belt journey.

Ages 3-5

iCanCode

From Preschoolers to Problem Solvers — Screen-Free Computational Thinking

100% kinesthetic computational thinking through play. No screens, no keyboards — just movement, blocks, puzzles, and hands-on activities that build the cognitive foundations for CogAT, gifted programs, and a lifetime of logical thinking. Pattern recognition, sequences, loops, and debugging come alive through dance, obstacle courses, and collaborative play.

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60 Minutes Per Session
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6 Phases 36 Weeks Full Cycle
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9 Belt Levels White to Black Belt
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100% Screen-Free Kinesthetic Learning

🥋 Your Child's Belt Journey

Everyone starts at White Belt. ~4 months per belt with 75%+ attendance. Celebrated with ceremonies.

White
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Yellow
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Orange
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Green
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Blue
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6 Learning Phases

Each phase runs 6 weeks. Students rotate through all phases, building computational thinking skills.

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Patterns
Pattern trains, body dance patterns, sound patterns, nature patterns. Core CT skill: Pattern Recognition.
Visual Auditory Movement
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Sequences
Getting dressed robot, story walks, recipe robots, arrow courses. Core CT skill: Algorithm Design.
Order Steps Instructions
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Loops
Freeze dance loops, stamp loops, song loops, jump rope rhymes. Core CT skill: Repetition.
Repeat Rhythm Cycles
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Debugging
Fix the pattern, scrambled sequences, robot repair game, missing pieces. Core CT skill: Problem-Solving.
Find Errors Fix Test
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Algorithms
Human robot game, sandwich algorithm, dance cards, treasure maps. Core CT skill: Step-by-Step Thinking.
Directions Planning Logic
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Decomposition
Take apart day, body parts dance, recipe breakdown, graduation showcase. Core CT skill: Breaking Down Problems.
Parts Simplify Build Up

Start Their Thinking Journey Early

Screen-free foundations that last a lifetime. 🧒

Ages 5-8

STEAM Belt

From Curiosity to Real Expert Knowledge — Take-Home Projects Every Week

The bridge from play to real technology. Students build paper circuits, program Marty robots, create 3D designs, and explore AI basics — taking home a physical project EVERY single week. Light-up greeting cards, sensor-activated creations, Scratch games, and more. This is where hands-on making meets foundational tech skills.

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75 Minutes Per Session
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4 Phases 108 Weeks Full Cycle
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9 Belt Levels White to Black Belt
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Take-Home Projects Every Single Week

🥋 Your Child's Belt Journey

Everyone starts at White Belt. ~4 months per belt with 75%+ attendance. Celebrated with ceremonies.

White
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Yellow
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Orange
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Green
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Blue
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Purple
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Brown
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Red
Black

4 Learning Phases

Each phase runs ~27 weeks. Students progress through increasingly sophisticated maker skills.

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Digital Pioneers
Light-up name cards, magic switch cards, Marty unplugged, Scratch Jr intro, 3D printing basics.
Paper Circuits LEDs Scratch Jr
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Code Creators
Parallel circuits, sensors, variables, conditionals, interactive games.
Scratch Sensors Games
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Young Inventors
Motor controllers, Python basics, 3D enclosures, wearable tech, competition prep.
Motors Python Wearables
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AI Explorers
Teachable Machine, ML4Kids, computer vision, NLP basics, AI ethics.
ML Vision Ethics

Build Something Amazing Every Week

Take-home projects that spark creativity. ⚡

Ages 14-18

Advanced Computing

From Amateur to Professional — College-Ready Portfolio Development

Professional-level development in specialized tracks. Build real applications, contribute to open source, prepare for AP Computer Science, and create a portfolio that stands out for college applications. Web development with React, mobile apps with Swift and Kotlin, AI/ML with TensorFlow, and cybersecurity with real penetration testing. This is where students become professionals.

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90 Minutes Per Session
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4 Specialization Tracks Ongoing Learning
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9 Belt Levels White to Black Belt
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College Prep AP CS, Portfolio, Letters

🥋 Your Child's Belt Journey

Everyone starts at White Belt. ~4 months per belt with 75%+ attendance. Black Belt = College Ready.

White
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Yellow
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Orange
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Green
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Blue
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Purple
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Brown
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Red
Black

4 Specialization Tracks

Choose your path. Deep expertise in professional-grade technologies.

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Web Development
Full-stack development with React, Vue, Node.js, databases, APIs, and deployment.
React Node.js SQL APIs
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Mobile Development
iOS with Swift, Android with Kotlin, React Native cross-platform, App Store publishing.
Swift Kotlin React Native
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AI & Machine Learning
TensorFlow, PyTorch, neural networks, NLP, computer vision, model deployment.
TensorFlow PyTorch NLP
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Cybersecurity
Penetration testing, CTF competitions, encryption, network security, ethical hacking.
Pen Testing CTF Encryption

College Preparation Included

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AP CS Prep

Preparation for AP Computer Science A and Principles exams.

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GitHub Portfolio

Real projects with professional code that colleges can see.

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USACO & Hackathons

Competition coaching for prestigious computing contests.

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Recommendation Letters

Detailed letters from instructors who know your work.

Build Your Professional Future

College-ready portfolio and real-world skills. 🚀

Common Questions

What if my child joins mid-program?
They join wherever the class is—that's the beauty of our circular curriculum! Every week's lesson works as an entry point. Your child starts at White Belt regardless of when they join.
How do belts relate to what they learn?
They're separate! The curriculum is what the class learns together (rotating through modules). The belt is your child's personal journey based on time and dedication.
Will my child be behind if they start late?
Not at all! Our 6:1 ratio allows for personalized support. Students who stay long enough will experience all content as the curriculum cycles.
How long to earn each belt?
Approximately 4 months per belt with 75%+ attendance. Each belt is celebrated with a ceremony. The full journey from White Belt to Black Belt takes about 3 years.
Do students keep what they build?
STEAM Belt students take home projects every week. Tech Belt uses shared LEGO kits, but Arduino components are theirs to keep. All code is always theirs.
What competitions do you do?
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is our main competition—we're 2024-25 Regional Champions! Orange Belt students focus heavily on competition prep.

Start Your Child's Tech Journey Today

Join anytime. Everyone starts at White Belt. 🥋