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Linux Explorers

For ages 10 years old to 14 years old

Every Thursday 3:30 to 5:30

Real Tech. Real Skills. Real Fun.

Linux Explorers introduces students to one of the most powerful tools in the modern tech world — the Linux operating system. Used by NASA, robotics companies like Torc Robotics, cybersecurity experts, and the majority of the world’s servers, Linux is the backbone of today’s technology. In this hands-on class, students ages 10–14 will learn how computers actually work by exploring the same tools used by industry professionals.

This is not a simplified “kids’ version” of tech.
This is the real thing, taught in a way young learners can understand, experiment with, and get excited about.

 

What Students Will Learn

  • How to navigate and customize a Linux system

  • Introductory terminal commands (the building blocks of coding)

  • How computers process information behind the scenes

  • Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging

  • Safe experimentation — breaking things on purpose and fixing them

  • Basic concepts of cybersecurity, programming, and open-source tools

 

Why Linux Matters

Linux powers:

  • Space exploration

  • Autonomous vehicles

  • Engineering and robotics

  • Supercomputers

  • The majority of the internet

 

By learning Linux early, students are building future-ready skills that open the door to tech, engineering, programming, cybersecurity, and countless STEM pathways.

Why Parents Love This Class

 

Linux Explorers develops:

  • Critical thinking

  • Independence

  • Confidence with technology

  • Creative problem solving

  • Real-world digital literacy

 

Students walk away not just knowing how to use computers, but how computers work, giving them a huge advantage in school and future STEM opportunities.

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Why Kids Love This Class

  • It feels like hacking (in the good way).

  • It’s hands-on, discovery-based, and full of “wow, I didn’t know I could do that!” moments.

  • Every class is an experiment—and every success boosts confidence.

 

A Program Made Possible Through Community Support

Thanks to a generous contribution from Torc Robotics, the June Bug Center is able to offer cutting-edge tech experiences for youth right here in Floyd County. Students get access to tools and learning environments usually found only in major technology hubs.

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