Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are your refund and missed classes policies?
Visit our [Camps, Classes, and Workshop Policies](/content/pages/camp-class-and-workshop-policies "Camp, Class, and Workshop Policies"/index.html) page for more info!
My child does not have much computer/coding/design experience. How will they do in Coding Club?
For our Coding Club, age is often the best deciding factor, with experience level coming in second. Pico and Nano work predominantly with Scratch (programming) and TinkerCAD (3D design + printing), while Micro explores platforms with more real-world applications, alongside some 3D design + printing.
Our Pico level (6-7) is our youngest age group, with the lowest experience levels. At this age, many younger kids (5-6) are still learning basic computer functionality. However, older kids (7-8) with little coding experience can usually outpace the content very quickly.
Our Nano level (7-10) is great for older kids with little coding experience, as well as younger kids with more coding experience. There is a lot of flexibility at this level and the difficulty of activities can be increased or decreased based on individual groups' average experience level.
Our Micro level (9-12+) is currently our highest level, and often has participants exploring newer platforms beyond Scratch that are much more similar to real-world applications. In previous and current terms, we've explored programs such as Gamemaker, Pico8, and P5.js!
We’re always looking for new ways to challenge our most advanced participants. A new level may be on the horizon, that will allow kids to dig deeper into their personal digital interests and passions.
If you'd like to get a more specific opinion, feel free to email us at hello@littlerobotfriends.com!
How will I know if my child is ready to advance to the next Coding Club level?
That decision is ultimately up to you, your child, and their educator's recommendations. There are certain skills and learning goals that educators want to see before advancing a student, and they may give parents recommendations at the end of a term.
Generally, if students start to feel bored in their level and are looking for more of a challenge, they can move up. If classes felt too challenging that term, they can either move down, or stay in the same level. It's very common for kids to spend multiple terms in one level before moving up!
My child does not have much computer/coding/design experience. How will they do in your day camps? (summer, march break, PA days)
We always design our day camp curriculum with beginners in mind, as we don't have any skill requirements to join them! Many campers who join us for the summer, march break, or a PA day, end up enrolling in our after school/saturday [Coding Club](/content/pages/coding-club "Coding Club - A STEM-based community for curious kids"/index.html) program to further enhance their learning.
In a typical week-long camp session, campers will work towards one cumulative tech-based project with the steps broken down day by day, with lots of collaboration and guidance from our expert instructors.
If you'd like to get a more specific opinion, feel free to email us at hello@littlerobotfriends.com!
My child is just below the age bracket for a program. Will they be ok to join that camp/level, or will they have to wait?
For this one, we usually leave it up to the parents. If you feel your child would be comfortable jumping in about half-way through the grade above them, (ie, they are turning 6 in August, but would do just fine in grade 1 in January) they would probably do just fine with us.
In general, reading ability, hands-on skills, and how comfortable they are with technology are good indicators of success in our programs. But, a high level of enthusiasm can often make up for a lower ability elsewhere!
If you'd like to get a more specific opinion, feel free to email us at hello@littlerobotfriends.com!
Trial Class: Intro to Coding Club! (5-8yrs)
$9.00
After School Coding Club
Day Camps (Summer, March Break, PA Days)
Weekend Workshops
Curious about Coding Club?
Coding Club is a place for inquisitive minds to explore technology in a creative and imaginative way. We touch on a variety of topics and will discover different platforms and programs to apply our creativity to. We give kids the tools to explore their curiosities, find out how things work, and invent their own futures!
Curious about what Coding Club classes are like? Join us for a Trial Class to see if Coding Club is right for you! Trial Class activities are self-contained mini-lessons that give kids a taste of what Coding Club is all about. These project samples are foundational experiences and are expanded on in future Coding Club activities!
Trial classes are 30mins in length and have a smaller class size to better understand each child’s needs. The cost of the Trial can be applied to the Coding Club program if you choose to continue with us!
What do I need to participate?
Creativity and a curious mind - we’ll provide the rest! We have devices and materials for all of our activities. However, participants are welcome to bring and use their own laptops, tablets, or other devices if they wish. Just don't forget your charger!