Gadget Lab

Service Description

Gadget Lab sparks curiosity and creativity through hands-on electronics, sensors, and programming. In this electrifying class, students discover how microcontrollers bring gadgets to life—from blinking LEDs and buzzers to temperature sensors, motion detectors, and distance sensors. Students build real, working circuits and write code that makes their gadgets react to the world around them. Along the way, they'll uncover how everyday smart devices connect through the Internet of Things (IoT)—the invisible network that makes our homes, classrooms, and cities smarter. Students will code using PictoBlox, a beginner-friendly visual platform, and level up into Python, one of the most powerful and in-demand programming languages on the planet. Gadget Lab is where engineering, electronics, and creativity collide—giving students hands-on skills they can actually use. For students aged 11 years old to 18 years old. Stay in the loop! We send important updates and program information by email—please check your inbox regularly so you don't miss anything. Tuition is offered on a sliding scale to make our programs accessible to every family. Visit the tuition chart in our handbook to find out if you qualify for reduced tuition. Please send your student with a water bottle each day. We're proud to partner with Feeding Southwest Virginia to provide a snack and juice box to every student at no extra cost to your family. Please note that we are unable to accommodate all dietary needs and allergies at this time. If your student has food preferences or allergies, you're welcome to send them with their own snack.