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Sparking curiosity & creativity in digital technology

Technology is shaping the world. It is constantly evolving and creating exciting opportunities for younger generations. Our children’s future is inevitably tech filled, yet traditional pre-university education rarely reflects this.

By 2030, more than half of all jobs will require digital skills which are not covered in most school curricula.

Our Mission:

Take young people – geeks and non-geeks – beyond their screens and teach them in a fun and inspiring way what digital technology can do for them.

At TechSpark Academy, we believe that early interaction with digital technology is the best way to create a new generation of creative and resourceful digital citizens.

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Our Story:

In 2015, TechSpark Academy pioneered digital education for children in Switzerland and has dominated the scene ever since. We were the first kid on the Swiss edtech block, offering coding camps for children and teens. First to develop teen courses in critical topics like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, winning an ‘Innovation & Excellence Award’ in 2020.

The company continues to flourish with its founders, Marta Gehring & Kate Mckee at the helm – developing innovative ways to teach tech. As mothers and professionals, we remain committed to providing children with the necessary tools to excel in today’s fast paced digital world.

Trusted for our professionalism and dedication by the likes of Google, Siemens, ETHZ and a fast growing portfolio of partner schools we continue to empower students to embrace their digital future across Switzerland and Online around the world.

We are committed to fill the gap between traditional education and today’s digital world

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Helping young people thrive in the digital world

LEARNING
from the Best

Experience has shown that the best way to get youth into digital technology is through fun, accessible learning. All our programs are led by inspiring young instructors from elite universities – carefully selected for their ability to explain complex notions and engage with students.

We know teaching style can make a world of difference, our focus is on creating, not lecturing. All our modules are hands-on, project-based using industry-standard software & accredited educational tools.

PREPARING
the next generation

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 65% of young people today will be working in jobs that have yet to be invented.

Every year millions of STEM jobs remain unfilled. Our programmes strive to prepare students for the fascinating, in-demand career opportunities ahead.

Fun, project based learning is our key to capturing children’s interests.

BREAKING
barriers for girls

Girls and women are still under-represented in the digital economy. Research shows that interest in STEM subjects is similar for both girls and boys until the age of 13, but girls tend to lose interest because of social pressure and gender stereotypes.

We strive to reduce the gender divide by encouraging girls to try coding and tap into their hidden potential. In this spirit, we are grateful to partner with Nexthink to offer “Coding for girls” scholarships.

“…I thought that learning to code was too difficult for children. But making coding fun as they do [here] was the best way to get my children interested…”
Estela COUTINHO, MS Econ, patient advocacy leader
“Thank you for the experience.
The girls had a great time.”

Eric LINN, director at Home Instead Senior Care
“…je pense que c’est exactement le type de cours qui contribue à promouvoir les compétences digitales dont ont besoin nos jeunes (et moins jeunes) à l’ère numérique. ”
Dre Isabelle DAUNER GARDIOL, économiste, responsable de projet, Pully
“Yes there are other camps […] But the advantages [here] are much more direct contact for parents, more age groups, better selection of high tech subjects…”
Petros DAFNIOTIS, PhD, research associate
“My sons definitely enjoyed the camps because they wanted to go back again and again. As parents we enjoyed the open-door sessions on the last day.”
Alison BEWICK, Nestlé Vevey
“Our son enjoyed multiple courses […] It has been a great experience for him […]. In particular, we have been impressed by the highly dedicated instructors who go out of their way to support and inspire the kids.”
Iris DANKE, founder at HealthyLyving GmbH
“My daughter both enjoyed the week with Techspark and grew in confidence as a result. We managed […] to turn a family tension point (too much iPad) into a constructive use of her energy.” Alistair SMITH, talent solutions at Adecco Group
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Discover our learning options for kids & teens:

Think, create, code, develop curiosity or take a deeper dive into what’s powering the future. From Python, Cybersecurity, to Web Design and AI, TechSpark Academy is dedicated to helping children & teens discover digital technology.

Always set in a fun and stimulating environment, our Swiss-crafted learning programs are led by instructors studying at elite universities worldwide. Whether you’re looking for an in-person experience or an online option, we have something for you.

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Creating community

We are thrilled to be able to build a community between young tech enthusiasts – connecting elite university students with aspiring kids and teens. We know that parents play a big role in encouraging their children to get involved in tech. Our camps host a parent open day to allow children to share with their parents what they have learned and created at TechSpark Academy.

For every camp student we donate CHF 5 to Espoir Jeunes to help children in Africa create a better future for themselves

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If you are in
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CONTACT

TechSpark Academy Sàrl (LLC)

Lausanne office

Chemin des Ramiers 8,

1009 Pully, Switzerland

TechSpark Academy Sàrl (LLC)

Zürich office

1 Wiesenstrasse

8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland

Marta Gehring

+ 41 79 697 13 00

marta@techsparkacademy.com

Kate Mckee

+41 76 736 90 09

kate@techsparkacademy.com

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Code in Python
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Digital Technology & the Environment
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Web Design
with JavaScript

Build your own website while learning the basics of Java Script.

Students are introduced to the key principles of web design, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), while learning the basics of Java Script- Students apply what they learn to their own custom website, adding text, images, audio, videos, hyperlinks, and more.

The course is ideal for students who have completed at least one coding course with TechSpark Academy, Animation and Game Design or Python, and are familiar with the basics of programming logic and computational thinking.

Some courses might not be available at every camp – check your preferred location and dates to view course offering.

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Code in Python
Beginner - Advanced

Learn Python, the language of Instagram, YouTube, and Google’s search engine!

Widely used by programmers, designers and game developers, Python has rapidly become one of the most popular programming languages.

This coding course is available in three levels so that kids and teens – with or without any previous experience – can develop their knowledge and skills at their pace (Juniors, Teens Beginner & Teens Advanced)

CODE IN PYTHON (Juniors): designed for kids aged 10+ this course serves as an introduction to the fun and rewarding world of coding.

CODE IN PYTHON (Teens Beginner): this course is designed for teens aged 12+ with no experience in programming. Students will become familiar with the fun and rewarding world of coding by learning the fundamentals of the Python language.

CODE IN PYTHON (Teens Advanced): this course is designed for teens aged 13+ with previous experience in coding and game development who want to further develop their knowledge.

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Animation & Game
Design

This course teaches students to program their own interactive stories, games, and animations, and share their creations with others in the online community, assembling lego-like blocks of code. Scratch is a visual based programming language which encourages kids to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.

Scratch was designed and is maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab in the spirit of playful and creative learning.

Discover the power of code with Scratch!

All classes are designed for small groups to foster a comfortable and fun setting, therefore there is only a maximum of 6 students for this course. 

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