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Little Gear Engineers

Summer Program

Where Little Minds Blossom and Imaginations Soar: Join us for 8 Weeks of hands-on engineering. Disassemble, explore, and rebuild real-world technologyโ€”safely under expert guidance. Perfect weekend STEM fun!

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Reverse Engineering Mastery

Children will take apart laptops, PCs, smartwatches, printers, and gaming consoles to see the inner workings. We donโ€™t just tell them what technology doesโ€”we show them how it works.

The 'Maker' Experience

From soldering basics to circuit boards, kids gain a real-world understanding of hardware assembly and disassembly. It builds confidence and fine motor skills in the most engaging way possible.

Focused Immersion Sessions

Each 2.5-hour session is carefully designed to maintain peak concentration levels. This 'sweet spot' ensures that complex technical concepts are absorbed without burnout

Fuel for Focus

Technical exploration takes energy! We provide nutritious meals and hydrating drinks during sessions. No hungry kids = better learning. Let us handle the snacks while you relax.

More Than Just Camp: Itโ€™s a Tech Engineering Workshop! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Summer should be about discovery. Our 16-Day Summer Program (8 weekends) transforms curious kids into tech detectives. While many camps focus on passive play, ours focuses on active engineering.

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๐Ÿง  โ€œOopsie Daisy! Thatโ€™s Learning Data!โ€ ๐Ÿ“‰
๐Ÿ“ฑ โ€œCracked Cases, Clear Brains!โ€ ๐Ÿ’ก

Why This Tech Camp Stands Out ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”’

Safety and Education are our top priorities. We create a controlled environment where technology exploration is safe, healthy, and fun.

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Innovative Teaching Methods

Our goal is to turn every curious kid into a confident engineer. Whether disassembling a laptop or rebuilding a smartwatch, our mentors encourage trial and error in a supportive environment, ensuring your child leaves feeling like a maker, not just a consumer.

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Expert Safety Supervision

Handling electronics can be delicate. Our professional staff ensures every device is handled safely. Kids learn proper disassembly techniques that prevent damage to parts or risk of injury before they touch their first tool.

What Parents Say

I was hesitant to let my son touch disassembled electronics because of safety concerns, but the instructors put us at ease immediately. The 'Oopsie Daisy' attitude made him feel safe enough to experiment! We did the 8-week Tier program, and by the end, he built his own custom PC setup with proper cooling. The weekend-only schedule was perfect for our work schedules. Best summer investment we made this year!
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David L., Aliso Viejo

My kids are obsessed with their gadgets, but they didn’t know how they worked. This class changed that! They spent the 16-day summer taking apart laptops and building their own smart-watches. The weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday) meant we had fun family time on weekdays. The hands-on ‘Core Mechanics’ approach is so much better than sitting in a classroom watching videos. Highly recommend for any curious kid!

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Sarah M., Mother of two

We enrolled in the ‘Master Maker’ tier, and wow. Itโ€™s not just play; itโ€™s skill-building. My daughter learned to solder circuits, reverse-engineer hardware, and design her own gadget from scratch. The team in Aliso Viejo is professional and encouraging. Seeing her confidence grow while working on real hardware gave me so much peace of mind. Worth every penny!

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Michael T., Orange County

Courses Pricing

Tech Explorer

Duration: 4 Sessions

(2 Weekend Days)

Focus:

Curiosity, Safety, & Disassembly Basics

Curriculum Highlights:

Introduction to hardware tools and safety protocols.
Safe disassembly of legacy devices (laptops/printers).
Understanding basic components (CPU, RAM, Batteries).

End Result:

โ€œTech Explorer Badgeโ€ & Ability to safely open any consumer device.

Best For:

Kids who want a taste of tech and don't know where to start.

$600

Hardware Specialist

Duration: 8 Sessions

(4 Weekend Days)

Focus:

Tier 1 + Software Basics & Configuration

Curriculum Highlights:
Includes everything in Tier 1.
New: Installing OS updates, driver understanding, and peripheral configuration.
Learning how hardware interacts with software (drivers vs. firmware).

End Result:

โ€œSystem Builder Certificateโ€ & Can configure custom PC components for optimal performance.

Best For:

Kids interested in both making things work and fixing them.

$1200

Engineering Intern

Duration: 12 Sessions

(6 Weekend Days)

Focus:

Tier 2 + Electronics Mechanics & Soldering
Curriculum Highlights:
Includes everything in Tiers 1 & 2.
New: Basic soldering, circuit board tracing, and advanced PCB knowledge.
Working with small electronics (Smartwatches, Drones, etc.).

End Result:

โ€œMechanical Engineer Portfolioโ€ & Can repair complex internal damage.

Best For:

Future engineers who want to understand the physics inside the devices.

$1800

Master Maker

Duration: 16 Sessions
(8 Weekend Days)

Focus:

Tier 3 + Custom Design & Gadget Creation
Curriculum Highlights:

Includes everything in Tiers 1, 2, & 3.
New: Designing and building self-made gadgets from scratch (e.g., custom sensors, light boxes, or modified controllers).
Advanced troubleshooting and project showcase preparation.

End Result:

โ€œInnovator Graduationโ€ + A fully working gadget built by the student to take home.

Best For:

Parents seeking a deep-dive STEM experience that delivers tangible results.

$2400

Start the Journey with Us

Enroll your child for a joyful learning experience, where curiosity thrives and friendships bloom