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Hands-On Robotics and Coding with Sphero BOLT

  • Price: Starting at $60/lesson
  • Age: 7 - 19
  • Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Format: Online Private Lessons | 1-on-1, Online
  • Duration: 1, 4, 8, or 12 lessons, 1 hour per lesson

About This Topic

The Sphero BOLT is a remote-controlled and coded robotic ball with sensors, an LED matrix, and an app that lets you get hands-on with coding and tech!

You'll learn to:

  • Use Sphero BOLT to learn visual coding and program a robot to complete tasks
  • Create basic games and behaviors
  • Navigate obstacles and surroundings programmatically
  • Develop problem-solving skills
  • Get hands-on coding experience with your very own Sphero BOLT

Choose a lesson package

Select your desired number of lessons per month! The more you buy, the more you save—and the faster your child advances in robotics. Explore the benefits of each package.

Ideal for students who are new to the world of robotics or are very busy with other extracurricular activities. The perfect way to try out personalized STEM learning!

Ideal for students who are already interested in robotics, looking to build a solid foundation in STEM, or are somewhat busy with other extracurricular activities. Our most popular package, designed for weekly learning!

Ideal for students who are very engaged in robotics, looking to prioritize their STEM skill development, and are primarily involved in STEM activities. Optimal for students seeking immersive, twice-weekly learning!

Ideal for students who are extremely engaged in robotics, looking to prioritize their STEM skill development, or plan to pursue STEM in college and future careers. The ultimate package to maximize progress, fun, and savings!

Learn from the best

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 23 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. It's no surprise that iconic companies like Google, EA, Microsoft, and Disney hire the same talent we do. Our iD Certified instructors possess the whole package of skills that top employers seek.

  • 100% USA-based, adult instructors

  • Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU

  • Rigorous background and reference checks

  • Robust training programs and certification

  • Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

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Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

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“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

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Aspen C.

Associate Designer 
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer 
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.” 

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“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.” 

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Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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1 Lesson / Month
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$71 / Lesson
4 Lessons / Month
SAVE 9 % MOST POPULAR
$68 / Lesson
8 Lessons / Month
SAVE 15 %
$64 / Lesson
12 Lessons / Month
SAVE 22 %
$60 / Lesson
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sphero Bolt is an adorable, durable, interactive—you guessed it—sphere. Don’t let its size deceive you! Its functionality is almost boundless

It’s no secret that working with hardware like Sphero or VEX provides excellent opportunities to learn to code, but did you know that robots can help boost kids’ math and science skills? Think of robotics as a potentially all-in-one STEM learning experience. Not only do kids step into engineers’ shoes as they build and program their robots, they’ll build their tech savvy along the way, and even get thinking about how science can solve real-world problems.

Robotics is an integral part of cutting-edge careers like aerospace engineering, computer science, and hardware design. If your child loves to tinker and would enjoy learning about STEM in a concrete way, their new robotics project could be just the thing to help them envision a future in one of these professions.

Absolutely! Because our Online Private Lessons are 1-on-1 with an instructor, the curriculum is customized to meet your child's skill level, unique interests, and long-term goals. Whether they are just starting out or super advanced, our experienced instructors will engage them to bring out their best!

Our Online Private Lessons offer live, 1-on-1 learning with an experienced, USA-based instructor and curriculum tailored to your child's interests and skill level! Once you select a topic and purchase a lesson package, you can easily choose your instructor and schedule a 60-minute lesson for the date and time that works best for you.  

Once scheduled, you can share notes about your child and any specific goals they might have. When it's time for their lesson, your child will connect with their instructor via Zoom. You will receive a post-session progress report via email so you can track your child's success! 

Each child will need a Windows or Mac computer with audio and video capabilities. We do not recommend tablets or Chromebooks, as the multi-tasking ability between Zoom and other required software is often unreliable or nonexistent.

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