Bethany, Oregon
After-School STEM in Bethany, Oregon
Python programming and electronics for students 8–14 in Bethany — a rigorous after-school alternative to toy robotics kits and block-coding apps.
Why Learn by Make in Bethany?
Bethany is a rapidly growing community at the western edge of Portland, close enough to the Hillsboro and Beaverton tech corridors that many families commute to Intel, Nike, or nearby semiconductor and software firms. The neighborhood's demographics reflect a high concentration of engineers and technical professionals who want after-school options that reflect the world their kids are growing up in — not simplified, gamified simulations of it. Learn by Make brings that standard to Bethany: real Python, real circuits on a real microcontroller, and a year-long progression that builds genuine skills.
Areas Served Near Bethany
- Bethany
- West Bethany
- Bonny Slope
- Cedar Mill
- Rock Creek
- North Bethany
What Students Learn
Python Programming
Syntax, functions, classes, and modules — real MicroPython running on ARM hardware, not a browser simulator.
Electronics Fundamentals
Circuits, Ohm's law, GPIO, PWM, I2C, and ADC — on a breadboard with real components from KIT001.
Autonomous Robotics
From blinking an LED to programming a differential-drive robot car — the full stack, built one class at a time.
Ready to enroll in Bethany?
Year-round enrollment. Ages 8–14. No prior programming experience required.
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