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Tech & STEM guides for curious families
What kids learn in each of our six labs, and practical advice for parents.
From Scratch to Python: A Coding Path for Ages 6–15
How kids move from drag-and-drop blocks to real code — Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS and JavaScript — and what each stage teaches.
7 min read · Ages 6–15
What Kids Really Learn by Building and Programming Robots
Robotics combines building, wiring, coding and testing. Here's what each part teaches and why teamwork is part of the lesson.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
Engineering for Kids: Structures, Circuits and Mechanisms
How the design–test–improve cycle teaches kids to think like engineers, with example challenges you can try at home.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
Hands-On Science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Energy
Why guided experiments beat memorizing facts, and what kids explore across chemistry, physics, biology, energy and electricity.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
Tinkercad to Blender: How Kids Design and 3D-Print Their Own Parts
The path from simple shapes in Tinkercad to detailed models in Blender, and what kids learn when they print something they designed.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
From Playing to Building: Game Design with Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education and Unity
How game design turns kids from players into creators, and how Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education and Unity fit different ages.
7 min read · Ages 6–15
After-School Club vs Homeschool STEM Lab vs Summer Camp: Which Fits?
Compare RunTheCode's After-School Tech Club, Homeschool STEM Lab and Tech Summer Camp — schedules, plans and who each suits.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
Screen Time That Builds Skills: A Parent's Guide to STEM Learning
How to tell creative screen time from passive screen time, and simple ways to steer kids toward building, coding and designing.
5 min read · Ages 6–15
Meet Our STEAM Pets: What Live Animals Teach Kids in Davenport, FL
Emmy the ball python, three bearded dragons, a leopard gecko and a guinea pig live at our Davenport STEM lab. Here's what caring for them teaches kids.
5 min read · Ages 6–15
After-School Programs in Davenport, FL
Looking for after-school programs near Davenport, Champions Gate or Four Corners, FL? What to look for, prices from $50/month, hours, transportation and STEM options for ages 6–15.
6 min read · Ages 6–15
Homeschool Programs in Davenport, FL: Why Families Love Our STEM Lab
Looking for homeschool programs near Davenport, Champions Gate or Four Corners, FL? How our Homeschool STEM Lab works: small groups, six labs, flexible weekday scheduling, prices from $249/month and Step Up for Students accepted.
6 min read · Ages 6–15