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Our Classes

Three foundation courses, each with two levels. Students start where they fit and grow at their own pace โ€” all the way to our competitive teams.

๐Ÿ“ In-person classes in Belmont, CA

VEX GO ยท Ages 6โ€“8

VEX GO

A playful first step into robotics. Students build and code simple robots while learning teamwork, problem-solving, and the engineering design process.

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Beginner

VEX GO Beginner

Hands-on building basics โ€” learn the parts, build your first robots, and complete fun guided challenges with a partner.

  • โœ“Identify and use core VEX GO parts
  • โœ“Build stable structures and simple machines
  • โœ“Intro to drag-and-drop coding (VEXcode GO)
  • โœ“Teamwork & engineering design basics
14 sessions1.5 hours / sessionSaturdays 10:00โ€“11:30 am
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Advanced

VEX GO Advanced

Go beyond building โ€” program robots to sense and react, and tackle more open-ended creative projects.

  • โœ“Sequencing, loops, and sensors
  • โœ“Drive, turn, and respond to the environment
  • โœ“Multi-step design challenges
  • โœ“Present projects to the class
14 sessions1.5 hours / sessionSaturdays 2:15โ€“3:45 pm
VEX IQ ยท Ages 8โ€“12

VEX IQ Robotics

Snap-together robotics with real engineering depth. Students design, build, and program robots to solve increasingly complex challenges.

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Beginner

Introduction to Robotics & Coding

Fundamental knowledge of motors, gears, and sensors, plus basic coding. Students complete one or two tasks per session with partner-based collaboration.

  • โœ“Using motors, gears, and sensors
  • โœ“Basic coding (VEXcode IQ)
  • โœ“1โ€“2 guided tasks per session
  • โœ“Partner-based collaboration
14 sessions2 hours / sessionSaturdays 12:00โ€“2:00 pm
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Advanced

Advanced Robotics & Coding

Explore complex building mechanisms and advanced coding. Students integrate multiple modules to complete two or three tasks at once and add multiple sensors for enhanced functionality.

  • โœ“Complex building mechanisms
  • โœ“Advanced coding techniques
  • โœ“Integrate multiple modules (2โ€“3 simultaneous tasks)
  • โœ“Multi-sensor integration
14 sessions2 hours / session
๐Ÿ† Ready to compete? The VEX IQ Competition track meets twice weekly (3 hours/session, monthly membership) and feeds into our competitive team.
VEX V5 (VRC) ยท Ages 12โ€“16

VRC (Metal Robot)

Competition-grade robotics with metal V5 hardware and text-based coding. Prepares students for the VEX Robotics Competition (VRC).

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Intro to VRC Coding & Competition Prep

Learn competition templates and sensor technology while building a foundational robot to practice coding skills.

  • โœ“Competition templates
  • โœ“Sensors: line tracker, inertial, GPS, vision
  • โœ“Pneumatic kits & AI coding techniques
  • โœ“Build a foundational practice robot
14 sessions2 hours / session14-week program
$1399+Material fee $300Register
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Advanced

Advanced Building & Coding Optimization

Master complex robot construction and refined coding to maximize performance and efficiency on the competition field.

  • โœ“Complex robot construction
  • โœ“Coding optimization for performance
  • โœ“Efficiency & reliability tuning
  • โœ“Competition-ready engineering
14 sessions2 hours / session14-week program
$1499+Material fee $300Register
๐Ÿ† Ready to compete? The VRC Competition track meets twice weekly (3 hours/session, monthly membership) and feeds into our competitive team.

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