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Intensive 1-Week Sessions
Choose Your Track
Each workshop is designed for a specific age group with age-appropriate hardware and curriculum.
K – 3Rd Grade
LittleTechs Summer
Ages 5 – 8 · Beginner
Young engineers get their first taste of hardware with micro:bit, building games, light-up projects, and basic sensors — all while learning to think like a programmer.
- Intro to micro:bit microcontroller
- LED circuits & blinking patterns
- Block coding with MakeCode
- Sensor-controlled art projects
- Simple robotics with motors
- AI image recognition demo
📅 1-week session · ⏱ 8 hrs/day
👥 Max 20 students · 💰 Price TBD
4TH – 5th Grade
DigiKids Summer
Ages 9 – 11 · Intermediate
Students move from block code to real Arduino and Grove sensors, connecting physical devices to the internet, designing in 3D, and building autonomous robots.
- Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino
- IoT sensor dashboard project
- 3D design & print wearable
- Scratch game development
- Autonomous robot challenge
- Mobile app prototype with AI
📅 1-week session · ⏱ 8 hrs/day
👥 Max 15 students · 💰 Price TBD
6th – 9th Grade
Cadets Summer
Ages 12 – 15 · Advanced
Advanced makers tackle Python/JavaScript programming, parametric CAD, complex IoT systems, and full robotics builds that compete in a final showcase demo.
- Python & JavaScript coding
- Parametric CAD in Fusion 360
- Multi-sensor IoT network
- Advanced robotics systems
- AI prompt engineering
- Final project showcase
📅 1-week session · ⏱ 8 hrs/day
👥 Max 8 students · 💰 Price TBD
Summer 2026 · June – August
9-Week Session Schedule
Each week has a unique theme — students tackle a focused challenge, build a take-home project, and level up their STEM skills. All tracks run simultaneously.
FULL-DAY: $435
HALF-DAY: $390
MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNT
Pre-pay 4 Weeks: 5% OFF
ALL SUMMER PRE-PAY
Pre-pay 8 Weeks: 9th week FREE
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$25 OFF when the referral registers
Week 1
Jun 1 – Jun 5
🤖 ROBOTICS
Robot Rally / Battlebots
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Build & code robots with LEGO robotic kits
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Visual block-based programming
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Friendly BattleBots competition challenges
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Explore multiple robotic platforms
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Teamwork, strategy & problem-solving skills
Week 2
Jun 8 – Jun 12
🛠️ MINECRAFT
MEGA Builders
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Code with MakeCode Blocks, Python & JavaScript
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Design & transform environments daily
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Build interactive game features through coding
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Collaborate in Build Battle competitive challenges
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Real programming skills combined with creativity
Week 3
Jun 15 – Jun 19
3D DESIGN/DIGITAL MEDIA
The Fabrication Station
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Create 3D models with kid-friendly CAD tools
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Explore digital fabrication & design thinking
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Build short scenes & 2D and 3D animations
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Hands-on STEAM projects & art-canvas activities
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Creativity, storytelling & innovation
Week 4
Jun 22 – Jun 26
CIRCUITS
IoT Circuit Breakers
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Design & build a circuit car + hex bug (take home!)
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Code with Circuit Playground Express & Micro:Bit
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Explore Makey Makey creative projects
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Blend creativity with electronics technology
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Confidence, curiosity & real-world problem-solving
Week 5
Jun 29 – Jul 2
STEM Fusion
Syn-APTIC Spark!
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Coding, robotics, 3D design & digital media
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Block coding games & challenges
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Arts & crafts blended with technology
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Spark curiosity & innovation
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Discover new STEM interests through hands-on play
Week 6
Jul 6 – Jul 10
Minecraft
Minecraft Education QuestCraft
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Code in MakeCode, Python & JavaScript
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Mini-challenges in custom Minecraft worlds
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Guided lessons build problem-solving & teamwork
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Build Battle competition on final day
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Engaging game-based learning & digital literacy
Week 7
Jul 13 – Jul 17
🎮 Game Design
Take a BYTE out of Gaming!
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Micro:Bit projects — build simple circuits – TAKE HOME!
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Beginner coding skills with ScratchJr & MakeCode
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Explore Sphero Bolt, Dash & Dot, Ozobot
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Problem-solving & creative thinking activities
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Fun, engaging week of coding & building
Week 8
Jul 20 – Jul 24
Hackathon
Hackathon Heroes
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Hands-on invention with micro-controllers
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Create kid-made assistive devices for real impact
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Block-based coding fundamentals
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New engineering challenge each day
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Technology for a kinder, more inclusive world
Week 9
Jul 27 – Jul 31
Robotics
Crank It Up!
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Build & program LEGO EV3 and VEX IQ robots
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Engineering challenges + design iteration cycles
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Friendly BattleBots competitions all week
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Innovation, collaboration & robot-powered fun
Reserve Your Spot for Summer 2026
Enrollment opens Spring 2026. Class sizes are small — spots go fast. Drop your email to get first access.
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Common Questions
FAQ
What should students bring to the workshop?
Students only need to bring a water bottle and a positive attitude! All hardware kits, computers, tools, and materials are provided.
Does my child need any prior experience?
No prior experience is required for LittleTechs and DigiKids sessions — we start from the very beginning. For Cadets, some basic familiarity with computers is helpful but not required. Our instructors are experienced in teaching complete beginners.
What are the age requirements for each track?
LittleTechs is designed for students entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade (ages 5–8). DigiKids is for 4th–5th grade (ages 9–11). Cadets is for 6th–9th grade (ages 12–15). If your child is on the border, contact us and we'll help place them in the right track.
What's included in the workshop fee?
The fee includes all hardware kits for use during the week, all materials and consumables, daily snacks, a Synapse t-shirt, a certificate of completion.