Tinker Crew: 3rd-5th Grade Students

What is Tinker Crew

*Please register for Tinker Crew ONLY if you have completed our foundational 3rd-5th Coding Club course. Tinker Crew builds upon the curriculum from that course.

Parents and students both want to know what's next after completing our Coding Club. Tinker Crew provides 12 weeks of student-led sessions that allow learners to dive deeper into their chosen interest of coding topics and practices like programming, robotics, game design, and more.

For a one-time fee, students will gain access to the Tinker Crew for the entire semester and receive a t-shirt to wear on Tuesdays when the Crew is in session!

What Students Learn

Tinker Crew is more exploratory than our individual classes and clubs as students are given more space to ask questions and try new things. Students are encouraged to make unique learning choices while developing their computer science and programming skills.

What Parents Gain

We all want our kids to find their passion or engage in activities that stimulate their love of learning. Parents will see their children learn problem-solving techniques, foster a drive to try something new, and gain knowledge about coding and technology that can assist them in the future.

Schedule

We'll meet weekly on Tuedays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. during the semester.

Our 12 sessions will run from January 13th to April 14th. If needed, Spril 21st will be used as a makeup date. There will be breaks based on local school schedules. Class will NOT meet on March 3rd and March 24th

Tinker Crew Dates

All Tinker Crew dates are for Spring 2026.

• January 13th
• January 20th
• January 27th
• February 3rd
• February 10th
• February 17th
• February 24th
• March 10th
• March 17th
• March 31st
• April 7th
• April 14th
• April 21st *Make Up Day If Needed *

* *Please register for Tinker Crew ONLY if you have completed our foundational Coding Club for 3rd-5th graders. Tinker Crew follows the curriculum from that course.

Your Hosts

The hosts will be Mikayla Rainho, instructor at TechWise Academy.

Our team of instructors has a combined experience of more than 15 years teaching coding or STEM to children K-12 in the Delaware County area.

Learn more about the instructors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.) Who should take this class?

Age: 3rd-5th graders who have completed one section of our 3rd-5th grade Coding Club

Prerequisites: Completing one section of our 3rd-5th grade Coding Club (either fall, summer, or spring)

2.) What should I bring to the event?

No need to bring anything to the class! TechWise Academy will provide everything you need for this course.

3.) Am I allowed to drop off my child and return at the end of class?

Yes. All our classes are drop-off style. You are welcome to leave your child with us and then return at the end of class.

4.) Who should I contact if I have questions about the event?

Mikayla Rainho will be able to assist anyone who has questions.

317-558-9275 (text/call) or email mikayla@techwiseacademy.com.

Scholarships Available

Call 765-372-8543 for information on how you can get scholarships for the Tinker Crew at the Innovation Connector.

What is TechWise Academy?

TechWise Academy teaches coding and computer science to children, K-12, and introduces them to new ways to problem solve and explore curiosity and creativity. Students can explore computer science in experience-led curriculum online and in person.