9 weeks · HybridGrades 6–9

Weekly · Fridays

A new build every week, and every build goes home.

A 9-week hybrid course: one week in person in Sugar Land, then two weeks online, three times through, with a winter break after week 3. Students build something new every week (from a Morse code blinker to a remote-controlled mashup) and take every project home. Online classes are 60 minutes; in-person classes are 90 minutes.

A teacher leaning in to help two students debug code on a laptop — Debugging together

3 blocks · 9 weeks

The 9-week roadmap

Every block is one class in person, then two online. Every week ends with something to take home.

In person90 min · Sugar Land
Online60 min · From home

Block 1 · Weeks 1–3
Foundations
Kick off in person, then build code basics, servos and joysticks online.
$90 due before week 1
1. Week 1In person
  Fri Dec 4
  Kickoff, Blink + Button
  Take homeMorse code name blinker
2. Week 2Online
  Fri Dec 11
  Potentiometer + Reaction Game
  Take homeAdjustable nightlight
3. Week 3Online
  Fri Dec 18
  Servo + Joystick Control
  Take homeJoystick-aimed pointer
Winter break · No class Dec 25, Jan 1
Block 2 · Weeks 4–6
Sensors + Motion
Hands-on in person to start, then sensors and motors online.
$90 due before week 4
1. Week 4In person
  Fri Jan 8
  Ultrasonic Distance
  Take homeBack-up alarm with stages
2. Week 5Online
  Fri Jan 15
  LCD + DHT11 Weather Station
  Take homeLive temp + humidity display
3. Week 6Online
  Fri Jan 22
  Motors Lab: Stepper + Radar
  Take home“Get Spinning” stepper project
Block 3 · Weeks 7–9
Control
Clap control in person, then remote inputs and a final mashup online.
$90 due before week 7
1. Week 7In person
  Fri Jan 29
  Sound Sensor: Clap Control
  Take homeClap changes RGB color
2. Week 8Online
  Fri Feb 5
  IR Remote Control
  Take homeRemote-controlled LEDs
3. Week 9Online
  Fri Feb 12
  Remote Mashup + Showcase
  Take homeTake it all home

Included

What's included

9 weeks: 3 in person (90 min) + 6 online (60 min), with a winter break
$30 per class, billed $90 before weeks 1, 4 and 7
A take-home build every week
Small group, max 10 students

Arduino kit required (yours to keep)

Purchase one from our team for $30 when you register, or purchase your own Arduino starter kit on Amazon before your first class (usually a bit more expensive).

Bring a Windows or Mac laptop.

Chromebooks and iPads will not work because they can't run the Arduino and Python software we use. School-issued laptops often block installs, so check before camp.

Before Day 1 checklist

A Windows or Mac laptop with its charger. Chromebooks and iPads will NOT work.
Install Arduino IDE 2 (free) from arduino.cc/en/software before week 1.
For online weeks: a quiet spot, the laptop, and the Arduino kit. The video link is sent before each class.
Arduino starter kit (purchased from our team, or your own).

Common questions about the Friday classes

Who are the Friday classes for?

Grades 6–9. Level: 9 weeks · Hybrid. A maximum of 10 students, so every child gets real help.

When are the Friday classes?

Fridays · Dec 4 – Feb 12 · No class Dec 25, Jan 1, 5:45 – 7:15 PM.

How much do the Friday classes cost?

$30 per class. Billed $90 before weeks 1, 4 and 7. An Arduino kit is $30 extra if you purchase it from our team, or you can buy your own.

What will my child build in the Friday classes?

A new build every week, and every build goes home. A 9-week hybrid course: one week in person in Sugar Land, then two weeks online, three times through, with a winter break after week 3. Students build something new every week (from a Morse code blinker to a remote-controlled mashup) and take every project home. Online classes are 60 minutes; in-person classes are 90 minutes.

Where are the Friday classes held?

Online and in person in Sugar Land, TX. The location is sent to registered families.

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