Tucson's Education Guide

After School Activities

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

  Tucson

  Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

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  Our six Tucson Clubhouses operate after-school programs in conjunction with the TUSD calendar year.

     The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson (BGCT) is to provide young people in our community, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams. Our after-school programs provide Tucson youth with opportunities to create great futures.

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  Butterfly Wonderland

  Scottsdale

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  Butterfly Wonderland

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  Butterfly Wonderland is a unique, educational experience for any school group. There is so much to learn about nature that will fit in school lesson plans including the lifecycle of butterflies, desert inhabitants, spineless giants, bees, colorful fish of the Amazon, and so much more! Imagine wandering through a rainforest landscape with running waterfalls, exotic plants and flowers in bloom, and serene koi fish ponds while surrounded by thousands of the most beautiful species of butterflies in the world fluttering all around you. Educator resources, including grade-level specific curriculum and activities, are available on the Butterfly Wonderland website along with information on field trip costs and how to book a trip. https://butterflywonderland.com/field-trips/ (less) ... Read more

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  2 Tuscon Area Locations

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  Discover your own inner artist at Color Me Mine's 2 Tuscon Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     At Color Me Mine pottery painting studio we encourage painters of all ages and skill levels to explore their imagination and express it through art. Color Me Mine is committed to providing a forum for kids to express their creativity, to relax, have some fun and learn in a creative and pressure-free environment. We also cater to helping adults discover and explore talents they may not have realized they have! Most importantly, everyone gets to relax and just enjoy some quality creative time. Ask us about scheduling your special needs group! All of our materials are non-toxic and food safe.

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  KOLI EQUESTRIAN CENTER

  Chandler

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  KOLI EQUESTRIAN CENTER

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  Family Horseback Riding.

     At KOLI Equestrian Center, we offer a unique horseback riding experience on the Gila River Indian Community, combining Native American enrichment with Western-style riding. Our experienced wranglers provide insights into the community, land, history, and culture, ensuring an adventure unlike any other in Arizona. Located just a short drive from downtown Phoenix, we offer some of the finest horseback riding in the area, with miles of breathtaking desert trails and stunning vistas. Keep your eyes peeled for the wild horses during your ride. At KOLI Equestrian Center, we don't follow the typical "head-to-tail" riding format. Instead, we space out riders, allowing for easy interaction within the group. Our friendly and knowledgeable wranglers will guide you through the terrain, sharing insights about our well-trained horses to enhance your riding experience. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure near Phoenix, KOLI Equestrian Center is the perfect destination. We welcome riders of all skill levels, from novices to experts, as well as singles, large groups, and families with children. (less) ... Read more

  15% Off Family Fun Ride - Feb-end of May 2025

  Join us on our Group 90 minute rides, Monday-Thursday through the end of May, to get 15% off when booking online and using PROMO Code: PHXKIDS. Please note a GROUP RIDE is scheduled with oth…

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance the STEM curriculum in your classroom?

     Mad Science's in-class interactive workshops are designed to meet Arizona State Standards in Science and bring some hands-on reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

  This coupon is good for $20 off any Birthday Party with Mad Science. Visit our website for party info, special add-ons, our Mad Lab location and book with us! For the $20 discount, enter…

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Scottsdale

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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  A Great Way to Excite the Entire Troop! Honor meets chivalry at Medieval Times in Scottsdale!

     We welcome all scouting organizations. Ask us about scout appreciation days with discounted troop and leader rates, bridging and crossover ceremony packages, exclusive Merit Badge programs and shows, and collectible Knight patches! Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena. (less) ... Read more

  SAVE BIG! Adults $47.95 & Kids $33.95 at Medieval Times USE CODE: USFG

  Use discount code USFG at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer or group rate. Tax, gratuity, and applicable fees are additional. Upgrades are additional. Valid for show…

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  OYLA Magazine

  National

  OYLA Magazine

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  OYLA is a monthly print magazine for STEM learning. It offers scientific articles that the whole family can enjoy. Every issue is filled with a broad range of topics, from the latest scientific breakthroughs to centuries-old unsolved problems, to spark an interest in science and encourage creativity.

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  Reid Park Zoo

  Tucson

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  Reid Park Zoo

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  Learning Has Never Been This FUN! With every trip to Reid Park Zoo, visitors can learn how to help protect wild animals and wild places. We offer a variety of educational experiences to explore the Zoo in new and exciting ways! Attend a class, join a camp, take a field trip to the Zoo, or schedule a behind-the-scenes tour. Students, members, and families can all participate!

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  Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness

  Tucson

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  Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness

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  Looking for an afterschool program? Our Club serves many skill levels and our coaches will try to guide you and your child toward a cohort of peers to climb, play, and train with! Enjoy our indoor Rock Climbing facility! All ages are welcome and enjoy our CLIMB TIME SPECIAL! Monday & Friday before 4 PM come in for $16 PER PERSON! Our facility has over 12,000 square feet of climbing space and includes a top out section, an adjustable angle training wall, an auto belay corner, and bouldering walls at nearly every angle. There will always be a new challenge. (less) ... Read more

  CLIMB TIME SPECIAL!

  Enjoy our indoor Rock Climbing facility! All ages are welcome and enjoy our CLIMB TIME SPECIAL! Monday & Friday before 4 PM come in for $16 PER PERSON!

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  School of Rock - Tucson

  Tucson

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  School of Rock - Tucson

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  School of Rock Tucson Camps and Lessons!

     School of Rock is the world's leading music education program, welcoming students of all ages and skill levels. Unlike traditional music schools, we use a performance-based approach that gets students playing the songs they love from day one - on guitar, bass, drums, keys, or vocals. Our patented School of Rock Method has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance, song-based learning, proprietary Method Books, Method Engine, and a revolutionary Method App. But School of Rock is more than just lessons - it's a welcoming, supportive community where students make lifelong friends, collaborate in a band, and experience the thrill of live performance. Whether they're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to take their skills to the next level, School of Rock is the ultimate place to learn, grow, and rock out! (less) ... Read more

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  Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids

  Tucson

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  Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids

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  HORSEMANSHIP RIDING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

     We have many openings at different levels for adults and children. For elementary students, we have lesson openings on early-out days. Please call 520-298-9808 to schedule a lesson. Email: office@traktucson.org​ The nature of a horse . . . These lessons are more involved than just riding. We believe that in order to be safe around horses it is very important to understand the "nature of a horse". Lessons start with working side by side with the horses learning about their nature, how to approach, halter and lead them. Once mounted, students will learn the Secure Seat method of riding. This works on having a balanced seat which leaves the riders hands and legs free to communicate with the horse. Lesson topics will also include learning about daily horse care, diet, teeth floating, hoof trimming and much more. ​ Our main focus is western based riding and each semester we offer a gymkhana (timed, speed-based events, ie: barrel racing, pole bending, etc.) for ribbons and trophies to allow our students to showcase their skills. Our riding instructors are accomplished riders, barrel racers, and equine safety experts with a gift for teaching. For those who are new to the equine programming at TRAK, or who have questions about funding, please review our policies and procedures. Check our site for costs, more information and to sign up today! (less) ... Read more

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

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  Empower Your Child With Online Coding Class for K-12th Grade -

     At Young Gates, we connect your child with acclaimed instructors for personalized 1:1 online classes in STEM subjects including Coding, Math, English and beyond. At YoungGates.com, we bring a world of excitement to young minds through our live, online coding classes. Designed to ignite a passion for programming in kids and teens aged 8-18, our courses are not just educational but also fun. We're here to turn coding into an adventure, where learners discover new digital horizons while gaining essential skills and confidence to thrive in today's dynamic tech-savvy world.

Field Trips

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  Butterfly Wonderland

  Scottsdale

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  Butterfly Wonderland

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  Butterfly Wonderland is a unique, educational experience for any school group. There is so much to learn about nature that will fit in school lesson plans including the lifecycle of butterflies, desert inhabitants, spineless giants, bees, colorful fish of the Amazon, and so much more! Imagine wandering through a rainforest landscape with running waterfalls, exotic plants and flowers in bloom, and serene koi fish ponds while surrounded by thousands of the most beautiful species of butterflies in the world fluttering all around you. Educator resources, including grade-level specific curriculum and activities, are available on the Butterfly Wonderland website along with information on field trip costs and how to book a trip. https://butterflywonderland.com/field-trips/ (less) ... Read more

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance the STEM curriculum in your classroom?

     Mad Science's in-class interactive workshops are designed to meet Arizona State Standards in Science and bring some hands-on reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

  This coupon is good for $20 off any Birthday Party with Mad Science. Visit our website for party info, special add-ons, our Mad Lab location and book with us! For the $20 discount, enter…

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  Rainforest Cafe

  Arizona Mills

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  Rainforest Cafe

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  Arizona Mills Field Trips

     Rainforest Cafe strives to help educate the public and area schools about the world's rainforests, threatened and endangered species, and conservation efforts to protect the planet's fragile ecosystems. Ask about our Educational Tours, Fundraising opportunities, Classroom Lesson Plans, and Success and Excellence in Education program.

Schools

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  Child Care Resource & Referral

  Tucson

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  Child Care Resource & Referral

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  Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) meets a need that no one else does - providing the bridge between parents, providers, community leaders, and policymakers about anything related to child care in Arizona.

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  2 Tuscon Area Locations

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  Discover your own inner artist at Color Me Mine's 2 Tuscon Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     At Color Me Mine pottery painting studio we encourage painters of all ages and skill levels to explore their imagination and express it through art. Color Me Mine is committed to providing a forum for kids to express their creativity, to relax, have some fun and learn in a creative and pressure-free environment. We also cater to helping adults discover and explore talents they may not have realized they have! Most importantly, everyone gets to relax and just enjoy some quality creative time. Ask us about scheduling your special needs group! All of our materials are non-toxic and food safe.

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  Hermosa Montessori School

  Tucson

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  Hermosa Montessori School

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  Hermosa Montessori School is a private Tucson preschool and a tuition-free public charter school for kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. Hermosa is a school community of lifelong learners that integrates Montessori education with Arizona Academic Standards to foster self-motivated, moral, social and environmentally responsible individuals.

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  St. Alban's Preschool & Kindergarten

  Tucson

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  St. Alban's Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Alban's Preschool maintains a child first curriculum. We believe children learn by doing. Our teachers encourage children to challenge themselves mentally by selecting self-guided activities that build upon their current knowledge.

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  St. Thomas Preschool & Kindergarten

  Tucson

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  St. Thomas Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Thomas Preschool and Kindergarten, in partnership with family and school, promotes lifelong learning founded in Christianity through a safe and creative, and spiritual learning environment that nurtures the whole child.

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  Sunshine School In Oro Valley

  Tucson

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  Sunshine School In Oro Valley

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  Since 1984, Sunshine School has loved and educated 3-, 4-, and 5-year old children in the northwest Tucson neighborhoods. We are a group of educators who offer children a wide array of activities in the areas of cognition, social development, and life skills. Classroom and centers' lessons are taken from our curriculum but presented to suit the needs of individual children. Visits from guest teachers (with lessons in science and Spanish and vocal music and dance, etc) provide Sunshine with an environment rich in educational opportunities. Adults and children work and play and share conversations together. Our goal is to develop competent children who are ready to leave Sunshine with confidence and creativity and respect for one-another. (less) ... Read more

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  Tucson Community School

  Tucson

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  Tucson Community School

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  Tucson Community School is a child-centered preschool and kindergarten located in central Tucson, Arizona. As a parent cooperative, TCS was created, built, and maintained by dedicated mothers and fathers who wanted to actively participate in their child's education.

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

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  Empower Your Child With Online Coding Class for K-12th Grade -

     At Young Gates, we connect your child with acclaimed instructors for personalized 1:1 online classes in STEM subjects including Coding, Math, English and beyond. At YoungGates.com, we bring a world of excitement to young minds through our live, online coding classes. Designed to ignite a passion for programming in kids and teens aged 8-18, our courses are not just educational but also fun. We're here to turn coding into an adventure, where learners discover new digital horizons while gaining essential skills and confidence to thrive in today's dynamic tech-savvy world.

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance on-line learning with a Mad Science Virtual Field Trip?

     Mad Science's on-line interactive workshops are designed to bring some hands-on Science reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! Mad Science workshops provide all staff, lesson plans, materials, and setup/cleanup. Schools use them as in-class field trips, as rewards for good attendance or academic standing, or as annual events to kick off a particular topic in the classroom. We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

  This coupon is good for $20 off any Birthday Party with Mad Science. Visit our website for party info, special add-ons, our Mad Lab location and book with us! For the $20 discount, enter…

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

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  We offer a variety of online workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing or medical research. Online workshop are offered year-round, and include Medical Bioinformatics, Emerging Pathogenic Viruses, Medicinal Chemistry and Intro to Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Workshops are offered live, and are compatible with school schedules.

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  TenBound Media

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  TenBound Media

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  Chores made easy.... That's a great idea!! Kids want to be responsible; they want to have a purpose and independence, but somehow us parents made it ok for them to forget those very same values we were raised with. If there were a way to create a craving in children to do their chores, wouldn't you want to experience that for yourself? It's like a snowball that starts out as an awkward shy kid that gets nudged down the mountain. One cycle at a time getting bigger, stronger, and gaining momentum to make smart choices, and take care of themselves because they've learned just how great that feels, for themselves. We're not saying our apps are magic, but from day one the goal has been the same. Help families work together. Help kids find energy in being responsible and taking control in productive ways. They need it... The world is really complicated these days but there's nothing more precious than raising kids and having a young family. I know I personally miss those days. Kids are growing up in a time and space that we have yet to truly understand but one thing is certain, technology has a grip on every generation these days so we should learn to embrace, and how best to use it. Download the app for free. Give it a try and if you don't love it just let us know why and we'll fix it. (less) ... Read more

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

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  Young Gates - Kids Online Classes

  Email Send your request to Young Gates - Kids Online Classes. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Include Your Comments Below:

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  Empower Your Child With Online Coding Class for K-12th Grade -

     At Young Gates, we connect your child with acclaimed instructors for personalized 1:1 online classes in STEM subjects including Coding, Math, English and beyond. At YoungGates.com, we bring a world of excitement to young minds through our live, online coding classes. Designed to ignite a passion for programming in kids and teens aged 8-18, our courses are not just educational but also fun. We're here to turn coding into an adventure, where learners discover new digital horizons while gaining essential skills and confidence to thrive in today's dynamic tech-savvy world.