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1-on-1 Robotics Instruction
Built around your student.
Not a classroom schedule.
At Gearbox Robotics Academy, every session is taught in-person, one student at a time - tailored to their goals, experience level, and pace. No waiting. No distractions. Just focused, hands-on learning that actually sticks.
Fully personalized
Curriculum adapts to your student's exact skill level beginner to advanced
Learn at their pace
No rushing to keep up with a group. Progress happens when it's ready to.
Hands-on every session
Real builds, real problems, real results - not just slides and videos.
One instructor, one student
Undivided attention means faster progress and real confidence.
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Personalized Instruction
Personalized Instruction
Our 1‑on‑1 format ensures that each learner receives the full attention of an experienced robotics educator. Lessons are adapted in real time to match the student’s interests whether they’re exploring robotics for the first time or advancing toward more complex engineering concepts.
Hands‑On, Project‑Based Learning
Hands‑On, Project‑Based Learning
Students build, program, and test real robots using industry‑relevant tools and workflows. Each lesson emphasizes problem‑solving, experimentation, and engineering thinking, giving learners the confidence to understand how and why their robot behaves the way it does.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Depending on age and experience, lessons may include:
Building and programming LEGO® SPIKE Prime and other robotics platforms
Coding fundamentals using icon-based, block‑based or Python programming
Mechanical design and engineering principles
Sensors, motors, and real‑world robot behavior
Bluetooth control workflows and repeatable setup processes
Independent project development
Competition‑style strategy and robot optimization
Who 1‑on‑1 Lessons Are For
Who 1‑on‑1 Lessons Are For
Students who thrive with individualized attention
Teens preparing for robotics competitions
Adults interested in learning robotics at their own pace
Seniors looking for an accessible, supportive introduction to technology
Anyone who prefers a quiet, focused learning environment
In‑Home Lessons
In‑Home Lessons
All lessons are delivered in person, directly in the student’s home within Sherwood Park and surrounding areas. All required equipment is provided, so students can begin learning immediately without needing to purchase a robotics kit.
The 3‑Gear Robotics Leveling System
The 3‑Gear Robotics Leveling System
At Gearbox Robotics Academy, every student progresses through our structured 3‑Gear Leveling System - a pathway designed to build real engineering skill, real coding ability, and real confidence. Each gear represents a major leap in capability, ensuring students grow at the right pace while always being challenged.
Because every student arrives with different experience, our program is fully flexible.
If a learner already understands the fundamentals covered in an earlier gear, they can skip directly to the level that matches their skills. This ensures students spend their time learning something new, not repeating what they already know, and allows advanced learners to accelerate straight into more complex robotics and coding challenges.
Small‑Group Private Lessons (1‑on‑2 and 1‑on‑3)
Small‑Group Private Lessons (1‑on‑2 and 1‑on‑3)
In addition to traditional 1‑on‑1 instruction, Gearbox Robotics Academy also offers small‑group private lessons for pairs or trios of students. These sessions maintain the same high level of personalization while adding the benefits of collaboration, shared problem‑solving, and team‑based engineering challenges.
Small‑group lessons are ideal for siblings, friends, or classmates who want to learn together while still receiving close guidance from an experienced robotics educator. The curriculum is adapted to the group’s collective skill level, ensuring every participant stays engaged and progresses at a comfortable pace!
Our 3 Gear system
Our 3 Gear system
From first steps in coding to full Python autonomy
At Gearbox Robotics Academy, every student progresses through our structured 3‑Gear Leveling System a pathway designed to build real engineering skill, real coding ability, and real confidence. Each gear represents a major leap in capability, ensuring students grow at the right pace while always being challenged.
Bronze Gear - Foundations of Robotics & Coding
Bronze Gear - Foundations of Robotics & Coding
Perfect for beginners of any age
Bronze Gear introduces students to the core fundamentals of robotics through icon‑based and block‑based coding. This level focuses on building comfort, curiosity, and early engineering intuition.
Students learn to:
Students learn to:
Understand how robots move, sense, and react
Use icon/block coding to control motors, lights, and sensors
Build simple mechanisms and test real‑world cause‑and‑effect
Write their first autonomous program a robot that thinks for itself
Develop problem‑solving habits used by real engineers
Bronze Gear is all about getting hands-on, experimenting, and discovering that robotics is something they can do.
Iron Gear - Engineering, Logic & Advanced Robotics
Iron Gear - Engineering, Logic & Advanced Robotics
Where students start thinking like engineers
Iron Gear takes everything learned in Bronze and pushes it further. Students stay in block coding, but the complexity ramps up significantly as they begin applying real engineering and computer‑science principles.
Students learn to:
Students learn to:
Use advanced coding logic: loops, conditionals, variables, and state machines
Apply engineering concepts like gearing, torque, stability, and mechanical advantage
Build more complex robots with purposeful design
Debug and optimize programs like a real developer
Begin CAD modeling to design parts digitally
Understand the core principles that competitive robotics teams rely on
Iron Gear is where students shift from “making things move” to designing systems that work reliably.
Gold Gear - Python Robotics & High‑Level Engineering
Gold Gear - Python Robotics & High‑Level Engineering
The final gear: full coding, full control, full creativity
Gold Gear transitions students into text‑based Python programming, the same language used by professional engineers, AI developers, and university robotics programs. This is where everything comes together.
Students learn to:
Students learn to:
Write full Python programs to control motors, sensors, and autonomous behavior
Implement advanced algorithms and decision‑making logic
Build robust, efficient, and elegant code
Apply engineering design principles to create high‑performance robots
Use CAD and prototyping tools to design custom components
Tackle open‑ended challenges that require creativity and technical mastery
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups do you work with?
Programs are designed for elementary and middle school students (7-16) through are child program, Adults through our adult progeam, as well as seniors 55+ in our senior program. Lessons are adapted to each student’s age, experience level, and learning pace.
Does a student need prior robotics or coding experience?
No prior experience is required. Students can begin as complete beginners and progress through increasingly advanced concepts over time.
Are lessons really taught in-home?
Yes. All one-on-one sessions are delivered directly in students’ homes, providing a focused and personalized learning environment. Alternatively the Strathcona County library can be used to host lessons.
Is equipment provided?
Yes. All LEGO Prime robotics equipment and required materials are provided for each session.
How long are sessions?
One-on-one and small group lessons typically run between 1 to 3 hours depending on lesson type. This allows sufficient time for building, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and refining each project.
How are lessons structured?
Each session follows a carefully designed progression where students build a working robotic system, apply coding principles, and master a new engineering or programming concept. Lessons are structured to ensure continuous skill development while keeping students challenged and engaged.
What is our 3 gear levelling system?
Our 3-gear leveling system guides students from block-based, structured coding and building to fully independent problem-solving, including Python programming and complete robot design and construction.
Do you offer group sessions?
Yes. Small group sessions are available to encourage teamwork, collaboration, and competition-style challenges.
How do I get started?
Simply complete the application form. You will be contacted to discuss your child’s goals and determine the best starting point.
How much does it cost?
1 on 1 lessions are $45-60 a lession depending on lession type, plus an aditional $20 per extra student (up to 3 students)
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