Middle School Summer TEEN TECH Program
TEEN TECH is for current 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders. Our summer programs are held on the Maryville University Campus for two weeks in July.
TEEN TECH courses are taught by highly qualified faculty including professors, STEM professionals, and teachers with advanced education including gifted, early childhood, and STEM certification.
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Our summer program will be held on Maryville University’s Campus from July 13-17 and 20-24, 2026. Registration will open on January 19, 2026.
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Hands-on, creative experiences with cutting-edge technologies
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Includes all aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)
Program Information
Dates:
Week 1: July 13-17
Week 2: July 20-24
Time:
Morning sessions run M-F from 9 am-12 pm.
Afternoon sessions run M-F from 1 pm-4 pm.
Families can choose from one to four courses over the two weeks. We offer an am session AND pm session for each week. This allows families to enroll for both an am AND pm class to create a whole day OR just one class for a half-day.
Wait List
If a desired course is full, you can choose to be added to a wait list. If a space becomes available all participants on the waitlist will be notified via email. Sign ups are first come first serve. However, please keep in mind that seats rarely open up and it is generally better to sign up for another one of our engaging courses in that time slot to ensure placement within the program.
Refund Policy
If the program is canceled due to university decision all participants will receive a full refund.
For those who register between registration opening through April 30th:
As families often need to make decisions about summer programs very early in the year to schedule the busy summer months and to ensure placement in our fastest selling courses, we understand that sometimes plans change. So that you feel confident paying tuition in the winter and spring for a July program, the Maryville TEEN TECH Program offers a 100% refund policy for courses until April 30th.
However, in order to maintain small class sizes, we offer limited placements in each class and most of our classes sell out by spring. When you pay tuition for a class in our program, you reserve a placement for your child that no one else can purchase. By May, many families have made summer plans and we are often unable to resell placements. Therefore, unless we have a child on the course waiting list that takes your child’s place, we can only offer a 50% refund from May 1 through June 15 and are unable to offer refunds June 16 and afterward except in extreme cases such as a death in the family or medical emergency.
Late registrant policy:
For those who register on May 1 or after, we offer a 100% refund through June 15 and a 50% refund through the onset of the program. For those who register after June 15, we offer a 100% refund through the onset of the program.
Teen Tech Courses
City of Tomorrow Design Challenge
Step into the role of future engineers as students imagine, design, and build a next-generation city built for real-world challenges. Throughout the week, they’ll explore what makes a city “smart,” from transportation and green energy to sustainability, accessibility, and community spaces.
Using the engineering design process, students will brainstorm, sketch, test ideas, and work together to construct a collaborative 3D model of their future-ready city. Along the way, they’ll learn beginner-friendly architectural and engineering concepts while solving problems with creativity and teamwork.
Price
Session
Time
250
1
1:00-4:00
Coding Explorers: Adventures in Python Programming
Concepts: Introduction to Python Programming (variables, lists, loops, conditional statements etc.)
Coding Explorers is an interactive, story-based summer program that introduces middle school students to the fundamentals of Python programming through hands-on, math-infused adventures. Over the course of one week, students become junior explorers navigating the imaginary Python Jungle, solving puzzles, decoding clues, and exploring the jungle and finding treasure.
Designed to blend creativity, logic, and basic mathematics, the course transforms programming for problem-solving and exploration rather than just coding. Each lesson links a core programming skill—such as variables, list, loops, or conditionals with a relatable real-world scenario.
Price
Session
Time
270
2
1:00-4:00
Engineering the Future with LEGO® SPIKE Robotics
Engineer with LEGO® SPIKE PRIME! Dive into the exciting world of robotics as you build, code, and conquer new challenges each day. From designing innovative machines to solving real-world problems, you'll develop skills in teamwork, engineering, computational thinking, and programming—all while having a blast. With easy-to-use drag-and-drop coding based on Scratch, this class is perfect for aspiring creators and tech enthusiasts ready to turn their imagination into action. Get ready to innovate, collaborate, and bring your robotic creations to life!
Price
Session
Time
250
1
9:00-12:00
Engineering the Future with LEGO® SPIKE Robotics
Engineer with LEGO® SPIKE PRIME! Dive into the exciting world of robotics as you build, code, and conquer new challenges each day. From designing innovative machines to solving real-world problems, you'll develop skills in teamwork, engineering, computational thinking, and programming—all while having a blast. With easy-to-use drag-and-drop coding based on Scratch, this class is perfect for aspiring creators and tech enthusiasts ready to turn their imagination into action. Get ready to innovate, collaborate, and bring your robotic creations to life!
Price
Session
Time
250
2
9:00-12:00
Escape Room Arcade
Students become game designers as they build their very own arcade that doubles as an escape room experience. Each game they create will reveal a clue that leads players to the next challenge, forming a full puzzle adventure from start to finish.
Kids will design games that can be solved within a 5-minute window for younger players, then level up the difficulty for older ones. Their creations can use technology, hands-on mechanisms, recycled materials, or a mix of everything—whatever brings their ideas to life.
By the end of class, students will have crafted a working Escape Room Arcade full of clever puzzles, creative builds, and interactive fun."
Price
Session
Time
250
2
9:00-12:00
Escape Room Arcade
Students become game designers as they build their very own arcade that doubles as an escape room experience. Each game they create will reveal a clue that leads players to the next challenge, forming a full puzzle adventure from start to finish.
Kids will design games that can be solved within a 5-minute window for younger players, then level up the difficulty for older ones. Their creations can use technology, hands-on mechanisms, recycled materials, or a mix of everything—whatever brings their ideas to life.
By the end of class, students will have crafted a working Escape Room Arcade full of clever puzzles, creative builds, and interactive fun.
Price
Session
Time
250
2
1:00-4:00
Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCad
Explore the fascinating world of 3D modeling in our “Intro to 3D modeling and design with Tinkercad” class. Students will learn fundamental design principles and 3D modeling basics. SketchUp is simple enough for a beginner to learn, yet powerful enough for use in a variety of professions, including architecture and interior design, video game development, movie set and exhibit design, and for creating and prototyping models for 3D printing. Students may choose their own project or select from options provided. At the end of our class, students will display their digital 3D model or 3D printed prototype in a culminating mini-exhibition. Join us for a dynamic and inspiring course where young minds turn imagination into tangible, three-dimensional wonders!
Price
Session
Time
270
1
9:00-12:00
Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCad
Explore the fascinating world of 3D modeling in our “Intro to 3D modeling and design with Tinkercad” class. Students will learn fundamental design principles and 3D modeling basics. SketchUp is simple enough for a beginner to learn, yet powerful enough for use in a variety of professions, including architecture and interior design, video game development, movie set and exhibit design, and for creating and prototyping models for 3D printing. Students may choose their own project or select from options provided. At the end of our class, students will display their digital 3D model or 3D printed prototype in a culminating mini-exhibition. Join us for a dynamic and inspiring course where young minds turn imagination into tangible, three-dimensional wonders!
Price
Session
Time
270
1
1:00-4:00
Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCad
Explore the fascinating world of 3D modeling in our “Intro to 3D modeling and design with Tinkercad” class. Students will learn fundamental design principles and 3D modeling basics. SketchUp is simple enough for a beginner to learn, yet powerful enough for use in a variety of professions, including architecture and interior design, video game development, movie set and exhibit design, and for creating and prototyping models for 3D printing. Students may choose their own project or select from options provided. At the end of our class, students will display their digital 3D model or 3D printed prototype in a culminating mini-exhibition. Join us for a dynamic and inspiring course where young minds turn imagination into tangible, three-dimensional wonders!
Price
Session
Time
270
2
9:00-12:00
Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCad
Explore the fascinating world of 3D modeling in our “Intro to 3D modeling and design with Tinkercad” class. Students will learn fundamental design principles and 3D modeling basics. SketchUp is simple enough for a beginner to learn, yet powerful enough for use in a variety of professions, including architecture and interior design, video game development, movie set and exhibit design, and for creating and prototyping models for 3D printing. Students may choose their own project or select from options provided. At the end of our class, students will display their digital 3D model or 3D printed prototype in a culminating mini-exhibition. Join us for a dynamic and inspiring course where young minds turn imagination into tangible, three-dimensional wonders!
Price
Session
Time
270
2
1:00-4:00
Level Up: Game Development with Unity
Embark on a game development journey with Unity 3D, a powerful engine for creating popular video games. Students will gain skills to develop 3-5 games for various platforms, fostering creativity and enabling them to share their creations online. All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome!
Price
Session
Time
270
1
9:00-12:00
Level Up: Game Development with Unity
Embark on a game development journey with Unity 3D, a powerful engine for creating popular video games. Students will gain skills to develop 3-5 games for various platforms, fostering creativity and enabling them to share their creations online. All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome!
Price
Session
Time
270
2
9:00-12:00
Virtual Worlds and Beyond: Exploring 3D Creation and VR Technology
Step into the future with an immersive journey through virtual reality and 3D creation! In this class, students will use Meta Quest headsets to explore breathtaking virtual environments, learning how VR transports us to new worlds. They’ll get hands-on with Merge Cubes, which bring holograms to life right in their hands, allowing them to interact with 3D objects in real-time. With Delight X, students will create their own virtual scenes, from designing interactive worlds to building 3D stories, and then experience them through VR. This class combines technology, creativity, and exploration to help students understand and create within digital spaces like never before. Perfect for tech enthusiasts ready to dive into the amazing possibilities of virtual reality and 3D design!
Price
Session
Time
270
1
9:00-12:00
Virtual Worlds and Beyond: Exploring 3D Creation and VR Technology
Step into the future with an immersive journey through virtual reality and 3D creation! In this class, students will use Meta Quest headsets to explore breathtaking virtual environments, learning how VR transports us to new worlds. They’ll get hands-on with Merge Cubes, which bring holograms to life right in their hands, allowing them to interact with 3D objects in real-time. With Delight X, students will create their own virtual scenes, from designing interactive worlds to building 3D stories, and then experience them through VR. This class combines technology, creativity, and exploration to help students understand and create within digital spaces like never before. Perfect for tech enthusiasts ready to dive into the amazing possibilities of virtual reality and 3D design!
Price
Session
Time
270
1
1:00-4:00
Virtual Worlds and Beyond: Exploring 3D Creation and VR Technology
Step into the future with an immersive journey through virtual reality and 3D creation! In this class, students will use Meta Quest headsets to explore breathtaking virtual environments, learning how VR transports us to new worlds. They’ll get hands-on with Merge Cubes, which bring holograms to life right in their hands, allowing them to interact with 3D objects in real-time. With Delight X, students will create their own virtual scenes, from designing interactive worlds to building 3D stories, and then experience them through VR. This class combines technology, creativity, and exploration to help students understand and create within digital spaces like never before. Perfect for tech enthusiasts ready to dive into the amazing possibilities of virtual reality and 3D design!
Price
Session
Time
270
2
9:00-12:00
Virtual Worlds and Beyond: Exploring 3D Creation and VR Technology
Step into the future with an immersive journey through virtual reality and 3D creation! In this class, students will use Meta Quest headsets to explore breathtaking virtual environments, learning how VR transports us to new worlds. They’ll get hands-on with Merge Cubes, which bring holograms to life right in their hands, allowing them to interact with 3D objects in real-time. With Delight X, students will create their own virtual scenes, from designing interactive worlds to building 3D stories, and then experience them through VR. This class combines technology, creativity, and exploration to help students understand and create within digital spaces like never before. Perfect for tech enthusiasts ready to dive into the amazing possibilities of virtual reality and 3D design!
Price
Session
Time
270
2
1:00-4:00