Strong mechanical foundations.
Ready for the robotics era.
Robots are everywhere, but every robot begins with gears, levers, motors and logic. Our hands-on programs teach kids the mechanical engineering fundamentals first, then layer on coding and robotics, so they don't just use technology. They understand how it works and build it themselves.
Built by our students
Why we teach engineering before robots
Anyone can follow build instructions. We help kids develop the confidence and skills to create, innovate, and solve real-world problems.
Mechanics first
Torque, gears, leverage, transmissions: kids master the physical principles that power every machine and robot on Earth.
Then the logic
Tangible coding blocks turn abstract programming into something kids can hold: loops, conditions, sensors, debugging.
Then real robotics
With fundamentals in place, kids design, build and program their own robots, ready for the technologies of tomorrow.
Our Programs
A learning path from first gears to real robots.
Step 1Bricks Challenge
Ages 6-10Classical mechanics with building blocks
An introduction to STEM and classical mechanics through motorized building-block models. Kids discover forces, energy, torque, leverage, gears and transmissions, the same fundamentals every robot is built on.
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Step 2Galileo Technic
Ages 7-10Advanced mechanical engineering
A deep dive into mechanical engineering: gearboxes, transmission ratios, kinematic chains and motion, building complex machines from manual cars to oscillating fans.
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Step 3AlgoPlay
Ages 6-10Coding meets mechanical engineering
Kids build a model, then program it with tangible coding blocks, learning algorithms, loops, conditions and debugging the way real roboticists do: hands on.
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Step 4RoboToys
Ages 9-12Build and code real robots
The bridge from mechanical fundamentals to the robotics era: kids design, build and program advanced robots, combining mechanics with real coding.
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LEGO® Engineering Birthday Parties
An exciting, memorable party where every guest builds their own motorized model. We bring everything.
About Young Engineers
Founded in 2008, Young Engineers runs engineering enrichment in over 100 countries and has been recognized by the Harvard School of Education and the European Union Commission. Our Greater Round Rock branch brings this global curriculum to North Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock & Leander, TX, taught by mentors who are passionate about inspiring young minds.
As parents ourselves, we know how crucial it is to spark a child's interest in science and technology early, and keep nurturing it. Every class is hands-on, confidence-building and fun.
- 📞 925 997 1477
- ✉️ greaterroundrock@youngengineers.org
- 📍 Serving North Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock & Leander, TX