Junior Academy

Technology education for kids and teens

Ages 8–18

Junior
Academy

Cybersecurity, programming, robotics, and digital literacy for kids and teens. Built with partner organizations who care about the next generation.

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The approach

We don't teach kids directly.
We build programs with partners who do.

Schools, NGOs, libraries, and community centers know their kids best. We provide the curriculum, training materials, and instructor support — our partners deliver it locally. This way, every Junior Academy program is adapted to its community while maintaining the same quality and standards.

Courses for kids & teens

Age-appropriate, hands-on, and designed to spark curiosity.

Cyberhygiene for Kids

Safe passwords, recognizing scams, privacy online, and responsible device use. Ages 8–12. Fun activities, no lectures.

Cybersecurity Basics

How the internet works, what hackers do, protecting your accounts, and intro to ethical hacking. Ages 13–18.

First Steps in Programming

Scratch, Python basics, building simple games and websites. Visual programming for younger kids, text-based for teens.

Robotics & Hardware

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, motors, and building things that move. From blinking LEDs to autonomous robots.

Digital Literacy

Critical thinking online, media literacy, digital citizenship, and understanding how technology shapes our world.

Competition Prep

Preparing teams for CTF challenges, robotics competitions, NASA SpaceApps Junior, and science fairs.

How it works

Three simple steps from idea to running program.

Partner signs up

Schools, NGOs, libraries, or companies contact us. We discuss goals, audience, and format. No upfront cost for educational partners.

We set up the program

We provide curriculum, instructor training, materials, and platform access. We train your teachers or send our instructors.

Partner delivers locally

Your organization runs the program with your kids, on your schedule, in your space. We support with content updates and instructor mentoring.
Junior Academy session

Real skills.
Not screen time.

Every course is 80% hands-on. Kids build things — websites, robots, security tools, games. They work in teams, present their projects, and learn by doing. No passive video watching. No multiple-choice quizzes. Real projects with real output that they can show their friends and family.

What partners get

Everything you need to run a Junior Academy program.

Full curriculum

Lesson plans, slide decks, exercises, and assessment rubrics for each course. Updated every semester.

Instructor training

We train your teachers to deliver the material confidently. Certification program included. Ongoing mentoring.

Platform access

Students get accounts on our learning platform with interactive exercises, progress tracking, and certificates.

Hardware kits

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and sensor kits available for robotics courses. Lending program for partners who need it.

Competition support

Help preparing student teams for CTFs, robotics competitions, and hackathons. Mentors and practice resources.

Network

Connect with other Junior Academy partners. Share experiences, co-organize events, and learn from each other.

Who can partner

Any organization that works with kids and teens.

Schools

Extracurricular STEM clubs, after-school programs, elective courses. We adapt to your schedule and age group.

NGOs & Nonprofits

Youth programs, digital literacy initiatives, community empowerment. Subsidized or free for qualifying organizations.

Libraries & Community Centers

Public workshops, summer programs, maker spaces. Bring tech education to your community.

Companies (CSR)

Sponsor Junior Academy programs in your local schools. Employee volunteers can co-teach. Great for CSR reporting.
8–18
Age range
6
Courses
80%
Hands-on
Free
For qualifying orgs

Bring Junior Academy
to your organization

Let's discuss how we can build a program together for your kids and teens.

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