Projects with Friends
Projects with Friends is a virtual hands-on engineering learning experience for high school and middle school students. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, students build real projects by themselves or with friends. They gain hands-on experience and can learn from each other.
Projects are more fun when you build them together!
Program Features
- Choice of eight different projects.
- Taught by expert instructors via Zoom and Slack.
- Flexible evening and weekend times.
- Cost includes instruction and materials, including extra parts for custom modifications.
- Project kits are mailed directly to you.
- Group discounts available.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on project experience.
- Students learn teamwork as they work through bugs.
- Looks good on college applications.
- Social connection in a safe way.
Scheduling Options
Projects with friends is completely virtual and with convenient evening or weekend times. Choose the option that works best for your schedule.
Weekday Classes
- Run daily Monday – Friday
- Each session lasts an hour and fifteen minutes.
- Offer two flexible start times.
Weekend Classes
- Offered twice a month
- Run Saturday and Sunday
- Each session lasts two and a half hours
Giving Projects with Friends as a gift?
Project Choices
Arduino-Controlled Pong*
A game made in Processing and controlled by Arduino. The perfect blend of coding and hardware!
Hand-Washing Timer
Use a touchless sensor to trigger a 20 second timer and wash those hands!
Obstacle Avoiding Robot*
This robot uses an ultrasonic sensor to sense and avoid obstacles! Lots of room for customization.
Line Following Robot*
This robot uses IR sensors to detect and follow a line on the floor!
Garden Monitoring System
Monitor the soil of your plants to make sure they are getting enough water
“Third Eye” for the Blind
Build an assistive device for the visually impaired or if you want to walk around with your eyes closed.
Endless Runner Video Game*
Learn how to code your own custom endless runner game. Once you’ve mastered the basics, anything is possible!
Simon Says Memory Game
Create the classic memory game Simon Says using an arduino and colorful LEDs, challenge your friends!
