TechBelt Academy partners with Dallas–Fort Worth libraries to bring free, world-class coding education right into the community. We handle everything — curriculum, instructors, and materials. The library provides the room.
Our students build real projects every single session — from Scratch animations to Roblox games to Python apps.
We make it completely simple for libraries. Four steps and your community's kids are coding.
The branch manager signs a simple partnership agreement. TechBelt Academy handles all curriculum, instruction, and family communication — completely free to the library.
We provide the curriculum, the Zoom setup for hybrid students, and all digital materials. The library provides a room with computers, tablets, or Wi-Fi.
Families register directly with TechBelt Academy at no cost — no tuition, no billing, ever. Classes run once per week for 1.5 hours at the branch.
After 12 weeks students present their final projects at a belt ceremony held at the library. Families, librarians, and the community are all invited.
Our hybrid model means in-person students sit in the library room while online students join via Zoom simultaneously. We teach once — both groups learn together.
This gives families maximum flexibility while maximizing the number of kids we can serve in every session.
Attend at the library branch. Use library computers or bring their own device. Hands-on with the instructor in the room.
Join via Zoom from home. Screen share shows what the instructor is building. Chat and unmute to ask questions in real time.
Every student — in-person or online — follows the exact same 12-week belt curriculum and earns the same certificate at the end.
Starting September 8th, 2026. One class per week per belt level, held at partner library branches across DFW. Maximum 10 students per class for personalized attention.
TechBelt Academy students receive a complete, structured, and rewarding coding education — not just screen time.
Every class is taught live by an experienced Computer Science educator — not a pre-recorded video. Your child can ask questions in real time.
Students build something new every single session. Games, animations, apps, and worlds — not just watching or doing worksheets.
After 12 weeks students earn their official TechBelt Academy belt certificate at a ceremony their families are invited to attend.
Families receive a brief update after every class explaining what their child worked on and how they are progressing toward their belt.
Every class is free for every family, funded by community donors, sponsors, and grants. No child is ever turned away because of cost.
Students who complete one belt can advance to the next level. White Belt graduates become Yellow Belt students — the journey keeps going.
My daughter has never been this excited about anything. She comes home every Wednesday talking about the game she built in Roblox at the library. She is already asking when she can start the next belt.
As a branch manager I was looking for free STEM programming that costs the library nothing and delivers real results. TechBelt Academy handles everything. Our young patrons are learning actual coding skills, not just playing games.
My son completed White Belt and immediately wanted to sign up for Orange Belt. He showed his grandfather the Scratch game he built and his grandfather could not believe a 7-year-old made it.
Are you a branch manager, youth services librarian, or program coordinator? We would love to partner with your library. Here is what you get at zero cost:
We respond within 24 hours. No commitment required to inquire.
Fall semester starts September 8th, 2026. Enrollment is always free — at partner libraries across Dallas–Fort Worth and online. Spots are limited to 10 per class.