STEM classes for kids in Adelaide
Hands-on STEM learning through creating and exploring
Stem classes for kids
After-school and weekend classes for ages 6–14 in coding, robotics, 3D design, electronics and more.
Secondary school tuition
Maths and Digital Technologies tuition for students in Years 8–12.
STEM classes in Adelaide that make learning enjoyable
Children are often interested in technology long before they understand everything that sits behind it. They might love Lego, computer games, robots or making things, or simply be curious about how technology works.
Bits and Bots Learning gives children and teenagers practical ways to build their skills in STEM, coding, robotics, Digital Technologies and Maths.
Our STEM classes are hands-on. Children learn by designing, building, coding, testing and creating, with projects that develop as their skills and independence grow.
Children aged 6–14 can join our Junior Bots or Pixel Pioneers term programs at our Panorama studio, with after-school and Saturday classes available. For students in Years 8–12, we also provide individual Maths and Digital Technologies tuition.
STEM learning for different interests and experience
Children arrive at Bits and Bots with different interests, confidence levels and previous experience. Some are complete beginners. Others already love coding, robotics or Digital Technologies and want opportunities to explore further.
Children who love building and making
For children drawn to Lego, robotics and practical activities, our classes provide plenty of opportunities to build, program, test and improve their creations.
Creative kids who like designing
Game development, 3D design and other projects combine technology with creativity. Students can create game characters, design objects and make choices about how their projects look and work.
Children who want to learn coding
Students can begin with accessible block-based coding and gradually encounter more advanced concepts as their skills develop. Over time, this can progress towards text-based languages including Python and JavaScript.
Beginners who want to explore STEM
Previous coding or robotics experience is not necessary to start. Projects have entry points for newer students, with additional challenges available as skills and confidence develop.
Children ready for greater challenge
Small group classes make it easier for us to provide more challenging tasks and support students who want to take an idea further. Children can also experiment independently after completing the core activity.
STEM term programs, class days and times
Junior Bots and Pixel Pioneers run as weekly classes during the school term. Choose the program and class time that suits your child, then enrol for the term.
Thursday after school
Junior Bots | Ages 6–9
4:30–5:30pm
8-week term program
Saturday morning
Junior Bots | Ages 6–9
9:30–10:30am
8-week term program
Saturday classes
Pixel Pioneers | Ages 9–14
11:00am–12:30pm or 1:30–3:00pm
Term program
Secondary school tuition
Maths and Digital Technologies | Years 8–12
Session times arranged individually or small groups
Free Come & Try classes
Selected Thursday after-school and Saturday sessions
Try a class before enrolling in a term program.
STEM classes and tuition at Bits and Bots
Explore our STEM programs for children aged 6–14, learn more about specific coding and robotics activities, or find secondary school tuition for students in Years 8–12.
STEM classes
Junior Bots | Ages 6–9
Junior Bots introduces younger children to coding, robotics, electronics and design through guided, hands-on projects. Activities can include Scratch game development, Edison robots, Lego Spike Essential, Micro, simple electronics and 3D design.
Pixel Pioneers | Ages 9–14
Pixel Pioneers takes these skills further through more complex coding, robotics, electronics and design challenges. Students increasingly plan their solutions, solve problems independently and make more of their own design and coding decisions.
Learning areas
Coding for Kids | Ages 6–14
Children can develop their coding skills through games, robotics and other projects, progressing from graphical block-based coding towards more complex concepts and, as their skills develop, text-based programming including Python and JavaScript.
Robotics for Kids | Ages 6–14
Students build and program robots using systems including Edison, Lego Spike Essential and Lego Spike Prime. Activities become progressively more complex as children develop their coding, engineering and problem-solving skills.
Secondary school tuition
Maths Tuition | Years 8–12
Maths tuition supports secondary students with understanding concepts, developing foundational skills and building confidence. For SACE students, tuition follows the SACE curriculum closely.
Digital Technologies Tuition | Years 8–12
One-to-one Digital Technologies tuition can include coding in Python, HTML and JavaScript, based on the individual student's learning needs and experience.
Experience behind every Bits and Bots class
I’m David Hemer, Founder and Owner of Bits and Bots Learning.
As a registered Highly Accomplished Teacher, I currently teach Mathematics, Digital Technologies and Technologies in South Australian secondary education, bringing more than 35 years of specialised experience across Digital Technologies, STEM, computing and education.
My approach combines this depth of technical knowledge with hands-on teaching, giving children opportunities to explore a broad range of technologies and develop their skills through creating, experimenting and solving problems.
Qualifications and teaching experience
- Fully registered Highly Accomplished Teacher with the South Australian Department for Education
- Registered with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia Reg. No. 603411
- Current Working With Children Check
- Degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Education
- PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Former Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at Adelaide University and the University of Queensland
- Experience coaching and managing First Lego League teams
- More than 35 years of specialised experience across Digital Technologies, STEM, computing and education
Learn more about Bits and Bots Learning
What children can expect in a STEM class
Each class has a planned task focused on a particular technology, platform or skill. We begin by explaining what students will be working on and showing examples so they can see what they are aiming to create.
From there, students get hands-on.
Instructions and visual guidance help children work through the key stages. I move around the class, checking understanding, answering questions and helping individual students when they need support. Students may work individually or in pairs depending on the activity.
Once the core task is complete, there is room for extension and experimentation. A child might modify a design, add a feature to a game, improve a robot or apply what they have learnt to an idea of their own.
Content changes from term to term, while continuing to build on previously developed skills.
More than coding and robotics classes
Our STEM activities for kids give them opportunities to explore those interests across a much broader mix of technologies. A lesson might involve creating a game, programming a robot, designing an object for 3D printing or building an electronics circuit.
The programs expand upon Digital Technologies learning at school by giving students more hands-on experience and exposure to a wider range of technologies. The programs also build on areas of the Australian Curriculum for Digital Technologies, giving children more opportunities to design, create, test ideas, solve problems and work with different technologies.
Try a class before enrolling for the term
Families interested in Junior Bots or Pixel Pioneers can begin with a free Come and Try class. Children take part in two taster activities, typically starting with 3D CAD and printing before trying a coding activity such as Edison robotics or programming a Micro.
The session gives your child a chance to experience how the classes work and gives us an opportunity to help you identify the most suitable program before enrolling for the term.
For current class availability, upcoming Come and Try dates and pricing, visit our booking page.
What parents say about Bits and Bots Learning
Parents have shared their experiences of Bits and Bots Learning through our 5-star Google reviews.
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Our son (7 years old with ASD) absolutely LOVES his weekly Bits n Bots learning sessions. David is fantastic with the children and creates engaging but challenging design and coding tasks for them often using Lego automation, but also manually creating circuits and using unexpected items (e.g., lemons) to teach fundamental physics principles. Absolutely 100% recommend!
Persephone de Magdalene
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My son gives Bits n Bots 100/10 he loves the tech projects and how David explains things step by step. We’re about to book our third term of learning! David follows the kids interests and helps them understand more about what they are interested in.
Michaela Hill
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Our son has absolutely loved his coding classes at Bits and Bots Learning this year! The program is engaging, creative, and hands-on — he’s been exploring everything from 3D printing to MakeCode Arcade and beyond. David creates such a fun environment where kids can learn real skills while enjoying themselves. Highly recommend to anyone looking to inspire their child’s interest in coding and technology!
Ekalissa
Not sure which STEM class is right for your child?
For children around the overlapping ages, previous experience, confidence, interests and independence can help determine the best starting point.
A free Come and Try class also gives us an opportunity to help you choose.
Why families choose Bits and Bots Learning
Our classes combine specialist teaching experience with practical access to a broad range of technologies.
Small group learning
Smaller groups make it easier to support different experience levels, provide more challenging tasks and help students pursue their own interests.
Hands-on technology access
Our Panorama studio has eight computer workstations, three 3D printers, Edison robots, Micro-bits, Lego Spike kits and electronics equipment. Students work individually or in pairs depending on the activity.
Broad STEM experience
Children are not restricted to one coding platform or one type of robotics. They can experience coding, robotics, 3D design, electronics and engineering across different projects.
New learning each term
Content changes each term and builds on previous skills, with entry points for newer students and extensions for students with more experience.
STEM classes in Panorama Adelaide
Bits and Bots Learning classes are held at our dedicated learning studio in Panorama, South Australia.
Families attend from across metropolitan Adelaide. Around half of our students come from Panorama and neighbouring suburbs in the Mitcham area, while other families travel from areas including Burnside, Brighton, Lightsview, Hallett Cove and Glenside.
Our Panorama studio is set up for hands-on STEM learning, with computer workstations and access to the robotics, 3D printing and electronics equipment used throughout our programs.
Frequently asked questions about after-school and weekend STEM classes and tuition
What does Bits and Bots Learning offer?
Bits and Bots Learning provides hands-on STEM classes in Adelaide for children aged 6–14, including coding, robotics, 3D design, electronics and engineering activities. We also provide Maths and Digital Technologies tuition for students in Years 8–12.
What STEM classes do you offer for kids?
We offer two term programs at our Panorama studio. Junior Bots is designed for ages 6–9 and Pixel Pioneers for ages 9–14. Both introduce children to a variety of technologies through practical projects, with activities becoming more complex as their skills develop.
Do you offer after-school and weekend STEM classes?
Yes. Bits and Bots Learning runs STEM classes during the school term, with Junior Bots available after school on Thursdays and on Saturday mornings. Pixel Pioneers runs on Saturdays. Classes are held at our Panorama studio in Adelaide.
Do your STEM classes include engineering activities?
Yes. Engineering is incorporated into activities such as building and programming robots, designing objects for 3D printing and developing solutions to practical challenges. Children can design, build, test and refine their ideas as part of Junior Bots and Pixel Pioneers.
Does my child need coding or robotics experience?
No. Children can start as complete beginners. Our classes also include students who already have coding, robotics or Digital Technologies experience and want to develop their skills further.
What is the difference between Junior Bots and Pixel Pioneers?
Junior Bots provides more guidance for younger children aged 6–9. Pixel Pioneers is for ages 9–14, with more complex projects and greater independence. For children around the overlapping ages, experience, confidence and independence can also help determine the best fit.
Can my child try a STEM class before enrolling?
Yes. Free Come and Try classes are available for children considering Junior Bots or Pixel Pioneers. Your child can try activities such as 3D design and coding, and we can help you identify the most suitable term class.
Where are your STEM classes held in Adelaide?
Classes are held at the Bits and Bots Learning studio in Panorama, South Australia. Families attend from suburbs across metropolitan Adelaide.
Explore STEM, coding, robotics and secondary tuition
Looking for hands-on STEM, coding or robotics classes for your child, or Maths and Digital Technologies tuition for a secondary school student?
Explore the programs, check current class availability or book a free Come and Try class for Junior Bots and Pixel Pioneers.
