Young Nexus logoYOUNG NEXUSSTEM Lab · Ages 8–16
COURSES · AGES 8–16

Four disciplines.
One way of thinking.

Every course below is project-based from day one — kids leave every single session with something that actually works. Pick a starting point, or run all four as a track from wiring to hacking.

Not sure where to start?
4
Course tracks
8–16
Age range
100%
Project-based
8–12
Weeks per track
Jump to:ElectronicsRoboticsIoTCyber Skills
01 / Foundations

Electronics

Breadboards, circuits, sensors, and solder. Kids learn how voltage, current, and components actually behave — by wiring them, not by reading about them.

Builds: a working alarm circuit
Level: Beginner · no experience needed
10 weeks · 90-min sessions
In-studio, small groups
What kids learn
  • Read schematics and wire real circuits on a breadboard
  • Measure voltage, current & resistance with a multimeter
  • Solder components onto a working circuit board
  • Design a circuit that reacts to light, sound, or touch
Circuit DesignSolderingMultimeter UseOhm's LawBreadboarding
Electronics Course
Foundations of circuits
BUILDStrong foundations
DESIGNSmart circuits
SENSEReal-world applications
INNOVATECreate & inspire
02 / Build & Program

Robotics

Chassis, motors, and microcontrollers meet code. Kids design a robot, then write the logic that makes it move, sense, and decide for itself.

Builds: a line-following rover
Level: Intermediate · basic circuits helpful
12 weeks · 90-min sessions
In-studio, small groups
What kids learn
  • Assemble a chassis, motors & drive train from scratch
  • Write control logic in block code, then real Python
  • Wire and calibrate ultrasonic, line & touch sensors
  • Program autonomous behavior: follow, avoid, respond
Mechanical AssemblyPython & Block CodingSensor CalibrationAutonomous Logic
Robotics Course
From parts to autonomy
BUILDReal robots
PROGRAMSmart systems
SENSEThe world
INNOVATEEndless possibilities
03 / Connect & Sense

IoT

Devices that talk to each other and to the cloud. Kids connect sensors to the internet and build dashboards that respond in real time.

Builds: a smart home dashboard
Level: Intermediate · basic coding helpful
10 weeks · 90-min sessions
In-studio, small groups
What kids learn
  • Connect sensors to Wi-Fi-enabled microcontrollers
  • Stream live sensor data to a cloud dashboard
  • Build automations that trigger on real-world conditions
  • Design a dashboard that monitors a space in real time
Wi-Fi NetworkingCloud DashboardsSensor IntegrationAutomation Logic
IoT Course
A connected world
CONNECTEverything
COLLECTReal-time data
MONITORAnywhere
AUTOMATESmart solutions
04 / Defend & Detect

Cyber Skills

How systems get attacked, and how to defend them. Kids explore passwords, networks, and safe practices through guided, ethical challenges.

Builds: a capture-the-flag challenge, solved
Level: All levels · no experience needed
8 weeks · 75-min sessions
In-studio, small groups
What kids learn
  • How passwords, networks & logins actually get attacked
  • Spotting phishing, social engineering & common scams
  • Ethical hacking through guided capture-the-flag challenges
  • Habits & settings that keep a digital life secure
Threat AnalysisPassword HygieneNetwork BasicsEthical Hacking
Cyber Skills Course
Think like a defender
PROTECTStay safe
ANALYZEUnderstand threats
RESPONDTake smart action
SECUREBuild a safer digital future
Not sure where to start?

Compare the four tracks side by side.

Most kids start with Electronics or Robotics, then branch into IoT or Cyber Skills once they're comfortable with the basics. There's no wrong door in — every track stands on its own.

CourseLevelAgesDurationBuilds
ElectronicsBeginner8–1610 weeksA working alarm circuit
RoboticsIntermediate9–1612 weeksA line-following rover
IoTIntermediate10–1610 weeksA smart home dashboard
Cyber SkillsAll levels10–168 weeksA capture-the-flag challenge, solved

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Book a free trial class and see one of these courses in action — no manuals, no slides, just a real project from the first session.

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