Hands-on Tech Education for Curious Minds
Tech Rockstars Academy is a nonprofit in Monrovia, California dedicated to fun, structured learning in coding, IT, and robotics. We meet students at their skill level and help them grow through real-world creation.
Replacing Passive Learning with Hands-on Creation
We provide engaging STEM programs that emphasize experimentation, real-world problem solving, and building things that actually work.
Accessible Learning
Programs designed for all ages and experience levels, welcoming beginners and advanced learners alike.
Learning by Building
Students explore technology through physical builds, coding challenges, and collaborative projects.
Real-World Skills
Problem-solving, teamwork, ethics, and confidence through scenarios inspired by real technology environments.
TRA Crash & Go Bots
Robotics, coding, and friendly competition. Students build wrestling robots and tune them through code and a web app.
Program Overview
Participants assemble robots from 3D-printed parts and readily available electronics. They control their robot through a one-button web interface and compete in custom-built arenas.
View Game Mechanics
- Tap to spin
- Hold to charge forward
- Push opponents out of the arena to win
Learning Outcomes
- Introductory electronics and soldering
- Programming with Arduino and ESP32
- Web-based hardware control
- Debugging and iteration
- Collaboration and ethical technology use
Scenes from the Academy
A look at our workshops, events, and the projects our students create.
What People Are Saying
Hear from parents, students, and community members about their experience with TRA.
"My son couldn't stop talking about his robot after the first session. He's learning real engineering skills while having fun with his friends."
"TRA makes coding feel like a game. I didn't think I'd be into programming, but now I want to build my own apps."
"A truly community-driven program. The instructors are passionate and the curriculum is thoughtfully designed for real learning."
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