Upcoming classes & camps

Our coding and technology classes are open to girls, genderqueer, and non-binary students. Regular classes run for grades 5–10 and Junior classes for grades 2–4. Classes are free unless a materials fee is listed; all times are Eastern. Please note our no-show and repeat-class policies.

Difficulty: ★ no experience needed · ★★ some coding experience helpful · ★★★ some coding experience needed

No virtual classes in the current list.

Regular — what's coming up

September 2026
Sep
26
Sat

Fun with the MicroBit ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Roane State Community College
Coding isn't just for computers and phones! In this class, you'll learn how to write code for the MicroBit (www.microbit.org) - a tiny computer with sensors and a display - to create cool gadgets that keep working even after you unplug them. No experience needed!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
October 2026
Oct
10
Sat

Build Sounds with a Synthesizer ★★★

New Regular · Grades 5–10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Virtual event
Have you ever wondered how video games, movies, and electronic music create such amazing sounds? In this hands-on class, we will explore the science of sound by learning about waveforms, pitch, frequency, and how synthesizers create music electronically.
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Oct
24
Sat

Edison Powered Robots ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Roane State Community College
Curious about robots? Meet Edison (www.meetedison.com), a LEGO-compatible robot that's fun and easy to program. In this workshop, you'll learn how robots work, play with Edison, and program it to dodge obstacles, follow lines, and make silly sounds. No experience needed!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Oct
31
Sat

Fun with gears ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
1:00–4:00 PM ET · Oak Ridge Public Library
In this hands-on class, you'll explore gears and transmissions! You'll build working models using Fischertechnik building blocks and discover the many ways gears can be put together.
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
November 2026
Nov
7
Sat

Computer Vision with the HuskyLens ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET · Blount County Public Library
Computer vision and AI are all around us! Get hands-on with the HuskyLens and the MicroBit, and explore everything from facial recognition to object tracking. No prior experience required!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Nov
14
Sat

Smart Robotic Arms ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
1:00–4:00 PM ET · Oak Ridge Public Library
Robots are revolutionizing manufacturing! In this day camp, you'll use a smart robotic arm to stack blocks - first using a simple webpage, then coding it in Python. Some coding experience is helpful, but not required.
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Nov
21
Sat

Code Smarter with Vibe Coding ★★★

New Regular · Grades 5–10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Virtual event
Want to build a web app without starting from a blank screen? Learn how to use vibe coding to work with AI as your coding teammate. You'll create an interactive website while exploring the fundamentals of web development, learning how to debug, customize, and improve your code. By the end, you'll have a project you can share and the skills to keep building on your own.
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Nov
28
Sat

Computer Simulations ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Virtual event
Have you ever watched a flock of birds swoop through the sky in perfect patterns, or wondered how scientists track the spread of diseases? Complex systems are everywhere, and computer simulations help us understand them. In this class, you'll explore these big ideas and build your own simulation of an epidemic - discovering what makes it spread faster or stop. We'll use the free online tool StarLogo Nova (www.slnova.org).
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
December 2026
Dec
5
Sat

Exercise with the MicroBit ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Roane State Community College
Did you know the MicroBit (www.microbit.org) has sensors that can detect movement and orientation? In this class, you'll program the MicroBit to sense motion and build a webpage to display the results. Imagine tracking your workouts or helping doctors monitor patients in therapy!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Dec
12
Sat

Exploring electrical circuits ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
1:00–4:00 PM ET · Oak Ridge Public Library
We all use switches to turn lights on and off - but how does it actually work, and what happens when there are multiple switches? In this class, you'll explore the fundamentals of electrical circuits and build models with switches, motors, and lights using Fischertechnik building blocks!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
Dec
19
Sat

Creating a Musical Glove ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET · Blount County Public Library
Create the ultimate air instrument - using nothing but your hand! You'll use the Adafruit Circuit Playground and its sensors to make music based on hand movements. We'll use block coding, so this camp works great for beginners and experienced coders alike.
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Grades 5–10 Sign up
January 2027
Jan
23
Sat

Quantum Magic ★★★

Regular · Grades 5–10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET · Roane State Community College
With quantum computing in the news, you might be wondering: what does "quantum" actually mean? In this class, you'll explore fundamental quantum concepts, play quantum games, and even watch a real quantum demonstration!
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Grades 5–10 Sign up