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Where curious kids build what’s next.

Hands-on coding, robotics, engineering, mathematics, and creative technology programs for students ages 6–18 in Charlottesville.

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Small-group instruction
Projects students can be proud of
Beginner through advanced programs

Students building and experimenting during a hands-on STEM program

An instructor helping a student with a STEM project

Learn by doing Real projects, real skills

Ages 6–18 Programs for every stage

Ages 6–18 Programs for growing learners

Charlottesville Locally taught and supported

Hands-on Build, program, test, and create

Small groups More individual attention

Ages 6–18

Weekly STEM Classes

After-school and weekend classes in coding, robotics, mathematics, engineering, game design, and creative technology.

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School holidays

One-Day Camps

Turn a school holiday into a full day of robotics, drones, design, programming, science, and engineering challenges.

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Daytime STEM

Homeschool Programs

Flexible daytime STEM experiences with robotics, coding, mathematics, engineering, and collaborative problem-solving.

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Personalized

Private Tutoring

Personalized mathematics, programming, robotics, test preparation, and academic support for individual students or small groups.

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Celebrate differently

STEM Birthday Parties

Celebrate with instructor-led gaming, robotics, engineering, or science activities designed around your child's interests.

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Play together

Gaming Fridays

Welcoming, instructor-led gaming events where students collaborate, communicate, develop strategies, and connect with peers.

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The Blue Ridge Boost learning space prepared for STEM activities

Learning that feels different

A workshop, computer lab, and creative studio in one place

Blue Ridge Boost gives students room to explore ambitious ideas. They can write code, build robots, create games, solve challenging mathematics problems, design objects, and learn how technology works.

Friendly instruction with meaningful individual feedback
Practical skills taught through memorable projects
Programs for beginners, experienced students, and competitors

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Ages 6–10

Young Builders

Introduce coding, LEGO robotics, mathematics, science, and engineering through playful, highly visual projects.

Classes for kids

Ages 10–13

Independent Creators

Build confidence through programming, robotics, game development, competition mathematics, cryptography, and design.

Classes for preteens

Ages 14–18

Advanced Problem-Solvers

Take on advanced technology, mathematics, exam preparation, independent projects, and competition-level challenges.

Classes for teens

Inside Blue Ridge Boost

More building. More experimenting. More discovery.

Students do more than watch demonstrations. They design, program, test, troubleshoot, collaborate, and turn ideas into working projects.

Experienced instructors

Learn from educators, engineers, programmers, and competition coaches.

Small learning groups

Limited class sizes create more opportunities for guidance and feedback.

Real projects

Students build, program, test, revise, present, and solve real challenges.

A welcoming community

Students can explore interests, meet peers, and take creative risks.

Tools and equipment used for student engineering projects

Students participating in a computer-based class

World Robot Olympiad

Build a robot. Join a team. Take on the world.

Blue Ridge Boost hosts and supports World Robot Olympiad teams and competition programs in Charlottesville. Students combine engineering, programming, strategy, creativity, and teamwork.

4 competition categories Ages 8–19 student divisions Team-based engineering challenges

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