Hackathons in the UAE for Schools and Students: How to Join or Host One
Your child comes home buzzing because their school is entering a coding competition and they’ve been picked for the team. Or you’re a teacher who’s been asked to “do something for STEM week”. Either way, you’ll soon find that hackathons in the UAE range from two-hour school sprints to weekend-long events for university students. This […]
STEM Birthday Parties in Dubai: Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing and VR
Your child has probably been to a lot of parties this year with bouncy castles and face painting. For their own birthday, they want something their friends will still be talking about on Monday. A STEM birthday party does exactly that: instead of watching an entertainer, the children drive robots, fly drones, design and print […]
STEM Hackathon Themes for Students: 40 Ideas by Age and Topic
Give a room of students the same hackathon theme and you’ll get thirty completely different projects. That’s what makes a good theme so powerful: it’s open enough for every team to find its own idea, but focused enough that nobody stares at a blank screen. Whether you’re a student preparing for a hackathon or a […]
Hackathon Events for Kids in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: A Parent’s Guide
Your child’s school has sent home a note about a hackathon, and your 10-year-old is either thrilled or quietly terrified. Either way, you probably have questions: what actually happens, is my child old enough, does it cost anything, and how can they prepare? This guide answers all of them for families in Dubai and Abu […]
Coding Summer Camps for Kids in Dubai: A Parent’s Guide
The summer break in the UAE is long, it’s far too hot for most outdoor plans, and by the second week your child has already asked for more screen time. A coding summer camp can turn some of those hours into something they’re proud of: a game they designed, a robot they programmed, an app […]
Best Summer Camps for Aspiring Young Coders
In the digital age, coding skills are more valuable than ever. They open doors to a world of opportunities for young minds. Young Coders Summer Camps are designed to nurture this potential. They offer a unique blend of learning and fun. These camps introduce children to various programming languages. Python, for instance, is a popular […]