Your Kid Should
Build Games,
Not Just
Play
Them
Live coding classes where kids build real Roblox, Minecraft, Scratch, Python, JavaScript, and robotics projects, then parents see exactly what they made after class.
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From Games to Real Code
Students start with the right tool for their age, then move toward real programming.
Real Classes, Real Projects
The strongest proof is not a polished render. It is a real student, a real screen, and a project a parent can understand.
Game Builds At Home
Beginner students start with visible projects: Scratch games, movement blocks, events, and game logic they can explain.
Python, When Ready
As students progress, they move from blocks into text code, debugging, and real problem solving.
Small Group Momentum
Kids get the social energy of peers without disappearing into a huge class.
Free
Trial Class
Scratch
Game Builds
7-17
Age Range
SI
Studio + Online
Small Classes. Real Projects.
Clear instruction, visible progress, and projects your child can show you.
Pick the Right Starting Point
Beginner-friendly tracks for games, robotics, websites, Python, and app projects.
Scratch game design
Python code
Small group focus
How it works
Book a free trial
We learn your child's level and interests.
Build from day one
Students make games, robots, sites, or apps.
Track progress
Parents see projects, notes, and milestones.
Game Creation
Ages: 7-10 YRS
Students learn coding basics by building games in Minecraft Education and Roblox Studio.
- Build games in Minecraft & Roblox
- Learn logic and algorithms
- Visual coding interface
- Fun, project-based learning
Creative Coding
Ages: 8-12 YRS
Kids use Scratch and LEGO Robotics to create animations, stories, and hands-on builds.
- Scratch animations & games
- LEGO Robotics projects
- Build interactive stories
- Share projects with family
Web Development
Ages: 10-14 YRS
Students design, code, and launch websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Code with HTML, CSS & JavaScript
- Master web styling and layout
- Launch live on the web
- Build a digital portfolio
App Development
Ages: 12-17 YRS
Older students build practical apps with Python and modern project workflows.
- Build apps with Python
- Learn UI/UX design
- Test on real devices
- Advanced problem solving
Which program is right for my child?
We help choose the track during the free trial. Online students need a computer and internet; in-person students can use our equipment.
Not sure where to start? We can help in the free trial.
Bring Coding To Your Program
Schools, after-school programs, and camps can request a project-based coding program built around their schedule, grade levels, and available equipment.
Schools
In-school enrichment for elementary, middle, and high school cohorts.
After-School
A turnkey coding club for programs that need structure and instructors.
Camps
Short project intensives where students finish with something visible.
Background-checked instructors
Proposal intake before scope
Staten Island, NYC, NJ, and online
Background-checked instructors
Proposal intake before scope
Staten Island, NYC, NJ, and online
What Kids Build Over Time
Milestones make progress visible to students and parents.
4
Sessions
Week 4
Comfortable with the tools
- A first playable mini-project (game, animation, or site)
- Knows the vocabulary — loops, variables, events, conditions
- Confidence: "I can actually make stuff."
8
Sessions
Week 8
Shipping real projects
- A full project the student designed and built
- Debugging without asking — they read errors themselves
- Shared with family or a friend (big confidence moment)
12
Sessions
Week 12
Owning their craft
- A portfolio-worthy project to show off
- Independently combining multiple concepts from different classes
- Asking "what else can I build?" instead of "what do I do next?"
7 Belts. Concrete Milestones.
Each belt is tied to skills your child can demonstrate.
Explorer
Coder
Builder
Developer
Engineer
Architect
Master
Explorer
~5 sessionsStarting out — learning the tools and building first mini-projects.
Coder
~15 sessionsWriting working code with guidance. Ships small projects independently.
Builder
~30 sessionsDesigns and builds real projects. Starts debugging without prompts.
Developer
~50 sessionsCombines concepts, learns new tech on their own, mentors younger students.
Engineer
~80 sessionsShips polished projects with real architecture and thoughtful design.
Architect
~120 sessionsLeads full-scope projects end-to-end. Could start freelancing.
Master
~150 sessionsTeaching others. College-portfolio-ready work.
How you track progress as a parent
After class, you get instructor notes, completed projects, session history, and the next goal for your child.
Projects Kids Can Build
Examples from the curriculum:
Space Adventure
by Alex, Age 10
A platformer game where you collect stars and avoid aliens!
Birthday Card Creator
by Emma, Age 8
Animated cards you can customize and send to friends!
My First Website
by Jordan, Age 12
Personal portfolio with photos, hobbies, and fun facts!
Calculator App
by Maya, Age 14
A working calculator with history and themes!
Dodge the Blocks
by Lucas, Age 9
Fast-paced game where you dodge falling obstacles!
Weather Widget
by Sophie, Age 13
Live weather display with cute animations!
Book a Free Trial
Pick a time. No card required. We will confirm details by email.
Small classes, limited seats
Book a trial to see if it fits.
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After Booking
Confirmation Email
Booking details arrive by email.
Quick Intro Call
We ask about your child's interests and level.
Free Trial Class
Your child joins a real class session.
No Pressure Decision
Continue only if it feels right.
Start With the Right Class
Every child starts differently. We use the free trial to recommend the right schedule, class format, and level before you choose a plan.
Free trial first
Meet first. Choose after we see the fit.
Some kids thrive in the studio group. Some need private coaching first. Some families have siblings, schedule constraints, or special support needs. We talk through that after the trial so the class matches the child instead of forcing everyone into one public package.
Step 1
Book the free trial
Pick a time and tell us what your child likes to build.
Step 2
We watch how they learn
The first project shows their pace, interests, and confidence level.
Step 3
Choose the right format
After the trial, we recommend group, private, sibling, or live online.
Best fit for most families
Studio Group Classes
Weekly in-person classes at the AvendraLabs studio with a small group, real projects, and equipment ready when they arrive.
Discussed after trial
Format, schedule, and plan
- Good for kids who learn well around peers
- Project tracks for games, robotics, web, and Python
- Parent updates after every class
- Sibling discounts can be reviewed during the call
Personalized support
Private Coaching
One-on-one help for students who need a custom pace, advanced goals, confidence building, or focused support.
Discussed after trial
Format, schedule, and plan
- Custom lesson path based on the child
- Great for beginners, advanced builders, or special needs
- Available in-studio or live online
- Schedule and format are recommended after the trial
For families outside Staten Island
Live Online Classes
The same instructors and project tracks, taught live over video for families who cannot make it into the studio.
Discussed after trial
Format, schedule, and plan
- Great for NYC, NJ, and out-of-area families
- Live and interactive, not pre-recorded videos
- Same curriculum and parent updates as the studio
- Easy to switch into studio classes anytime
Built around the new studio
Everything now runs out of one focused learning space at our Staten Island studio, with the equipment, instructors, and projects all in one place. Families outside the area join the same classes live online.
Ages 7-17
Small groups and private support
Equipment provided in the studio
Weekly classes and flexible starter options
The honest tradeoff
AvendraLabs is not worksheet babysitting. Families are paying for live instruction, real projects, parent updates, and a class path that adapts as the child grows.
Makeups and cancellations in plain English
No fine print
Need to reschedule?
Let us know at least 24 hours before class and we will help move the session.
Want to pause?
We can talk through illness, travel, sports seasons, and schedule changes before they become stressful.
Questions? Text or call 646-280-7578 and we will sort it out the same day.
Questions Parents Ask
Quick answers for schedule, tools, progress, payments, and class setup.
Still have questions?
We're here to help you find the perfect fit for your child. Send us a message and our team will get back to you shortly.
CONTACT OUR TEAMLet Your Child Build Something This Week
Book a free class. We will match the first project to your child's age, skill level, and interests. You decide after seeing how they do.