Academic Programs & Tracks

Practical, curriculum-aligned robotics and physical computing tracks for students aged 7 to 18.

Ages 7 - 106 Weeks (Saturday Cohorts or Holiday Camp)

Junior Innovators: Creative Coding & Micro-Bots

Turn screen time into creative invention through block programming and tangible physical computing.

$140USD
Hardware Kit included
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A fast-paced, highly visual introduction designed to instill engineering confidence early. Students transition from playing video games to coding interactive arcade mechanics, designing smart nightlights, and programming miniature motorized walking critters.

Key Competencies:

Core algorithmic thinking (loops, events, conditional logic)
Safe physical electronics assembly with no soldering required
Debugging mindset: how to methodically test and fix code errors
Public speaking & show-and-tell presentation skills
Equipment ProvidedKept by Student

Tech7 Junior Inventor Kit (Micro:bit v2, Neopixels, Servo Motor, Alligator Clips & Sensor Board)

  • BBC Micro:bit v2 with built-in speaker & microphone
  • Breakout sensor shield with pushbuttons & buzzer
  • 9g Micro Servo for mechanical arms
  • Full color visual workbook & sticker activity badge set
Week 1Deliverable
Hello Hardware & LED Pixel Art

Unboxing the Tech7 Kit, understanding microcontrollers vs computers, and programming 5x5 LED sprite animations.

Week 2Deliverable
Sensors & The Physical World

Reading temperature, light, and compass inputs. Creating responsive devices that react to their surroundings.

Week 3Deliverable
Arcade Logic & Game Design

Variables, score tracking, random number generators, and input controls.

Week 4Deliverable
Motors, Servos & Kinetic Motion

How electric motors work, pulse width modulation basics, and building mechanical linkages with craft materials.

Week 5Deliverable
Wireless Radio Messaging & Mesh Fun

Broadcasting short-range radio packets between kits to send secret Morse codes and challenge signals.

Week 6Deliverable
Demo Day & Capstone Showcase

Polishing individual builds, drafting poster boards, and presenting live projects before parents and mentors.

Ages 11 - 148 Weeks (Weekend Lab + Online Guided Clinic)

Tech Pioneers: Python, Arduino & IoT Prototypes

Bridge software and circuit engineering to build localized solutions from smart agriculture to solar trackers.

$195USD
Hardware Kit included
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A hands-on engineering lab tailored for inquisitive minds ready to write actual text code (Python & C++). Students build real-world automation systems addressing local infrastructure needs: automated irrigation, security tripwires, and solar irradiance monitoring.

Key Competencies:

Transition from visual blocks to Python syntax and C++ Arduino sketches
Reading analog and digital sensor pinouts, calculating resistor loads (Ohm's Law)
Connecting local hardware sensors to real-time cloud telemetry dashboards
Designing functional enclosures and user feedback loops
Equipment ProvidedKept by Student

Tech7 Pioneer Electronics Box (Arduino Uno R4 / ESP8266, Breadboard, 12 Sensor Modules, Relays, OLED)

  • Microcontroller development board with WiFi capabilities
  • Soil moisture sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor, DHT11 temp/humidity
  • 0.96-inch I2C OLED display + 5V active relay module
  • Jumper wire bundles, resistors, LEDs, and high-torque DC motor drivers
Ages 15 - 1810 Weeks (Immersive Saturday Build Lab)

Future Engineers: Robotics, ESP32 Mesh & Computer Vision

Industrial-grade hardware engineering, autonomous robotics, Edge AI and drone aerodynamics.

$260USD
Hardware Kit included
Enroll in Cohort

A rigorous pre-university accelerator designed for prospective engineers, computer scientists, and builders. Participants construct autonomous mobile robots from bare chassis up, calibrate PID control algorithms for precise navigation, and implement computer vision object tracking.

Key Competencies:

Object-Oriented Programming in C++ / MicroPython and FreeRTOS concurrency
PID control loops for speed regulation, trajectory tracking, and obstacle avoidance
Edge Machine Learning and vision classification running directly on microcontrollers
Portfolio preparation for international university applications & STEM competitions
Equipment ProvidedKept by Student

Tech7 Advanced Robotics & Edge Box (ESP32-S3 Dual-Core, Motor Drivers, Chassis, Camera Module, LiPo Battery)

  • ESP32-S3 Dual-Core Xtensa LX7 board with Bluetooth 5 & WiFi
  • OV2640 camera module for edge vision and object recognition
  • Differential drive robot chassis with optical wheel encoders
  • L298N dual H-bridge motor driver and rechargeable 18650 power pack

How Enrollment Works

Three simple steps from choosing a track to building in our lab.

1

Select Age Track

Choose the best track matching your child's age and interest. No prior coding background is required.

2

Receive Hardware Box

Collect your student kit at our Harare lab or opt for nationwide courier delivery to your home.

3

Attend Lab Sessions

Participate in interactive weekend or camp build sessions with certified mentors and earn your certificate.