Now Enrolling for 2026-27
Turn Screen Time Into Skill Time
Ages 6–16. Real skills—coding, electronics, design thinking—through hands-on projects and competitions.
In-person groups of 10–12 · Online groups of up to 6 · Year-round
Ages 6–16 · Turn Screen Time Into Skill Time
Your child's next big idea starts here
At Turtleback Robotics Academy, kids get their hands on real tools and real challenges. They wire circuits, program robots, and design solutions—while making friends and having a blast.
- Real robots, real coding—practical problem-solving and technical skills
- Small groups with caring instructors
- In-person classes include academy gear
- Year-round programs across the Tri-Cities and Richmond
Why Choose Us
Engineering-grade tools in a kid-friendly environment.
Safety First
Staff-supervised labs
Small Groups
In-person 10–12 · online up to 6
Year-Round
Continuous learning pathway
Academy Gear
Included for in-person classes
Choose a starting point
Learning Pathways show age fit and progression. Program pages describe each offering. Current classes are in the Program Catalog.
Areas We Serve
Serving the Tri-Cities and Richmond metro.
How families enroll
Choose a class, then continue in the Parent Portal
Current dates, times, availability, pricing, and enrollment terms are shown in the Program Catalog.
Step 1
Explore programs and age fit
Review Learning Pathways and the program pages to see which offering fits your student.
Step 2
Choose a current class
Open the Program Catalog to see current dates, times, availability, pricing, and enrollment terms.
View Current ProgramsStep 3
Sign in or create your Parent Portal account
After choosing a class, sign in or create your account to continue enrollment.
Step 4
Select a time and pay
Choose an available time, review the enrollment details, and complete payment.
Ready to get started?
Join Turtleback Robotics Academy—hands-on STEM for ages 6–16. Build robots, learn to code, and have fun!