Your kids don't need permission to build the future

Summer STEM courses in Bitcoin, 3D printing, and maker tech for ages 8–14 in San Jose. We don't just teach it — our students' 3D-printed products are already selling at real-world events across Northern California.

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Summer STEM Courses

Bitcoin, 3D printing, and maker courses for ages 8–14. Real skills, real sovereignty.

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Summer STEM Courses 2026

Hands-on learning for ages 8–14 · San Jose, CA · No screens, real skills

Build Your Own Money

Ages 10–14 · June 15–19

Mine real sats. Build wallets. Run a node. Understand money before someone else controls yours.

  • ⚡ Receive real bitcoin on Lightning
  • 🔐 Build paper & hardware wallets
  • 🖥️ Set up your own Bitcoin node
  • 💡 Understand money from first principles

$450/week

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Print Your Business

Ages 10–14 · June 22–26

Design products, learn CAD, launch a real shop, and make actual sales. Entrepreneurship, not theory.

  • 🏪 Launch a real online shop
  • 📐 Learn CAD design from scratch
  • 📊 Master pricing & business basics
  • 🎤 Shark Tank pitch presentations

$450/week

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Maker's Rebellion

Ages 8–12 · June 29–July 3

Build tech you actually own. Walkie talkies, robots, solar chargers, mesh networks. No Big Tech required.

  • 📡 Build custom walkie talkies
  • 🤖 Assemble & program robots
  • ☀️ Create solar power systems
  • 🔌 Learn real off-grid tech

$450/week

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Multi-Week Discount

  • 1 course: $450
  • 2 courses: $800 (save $100)
  • All 3 courses: $1,150 (save $200)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do kids need prior experience?

No! All courses are designed for beginners. We teach everything from scratch.

What do students need to bring?

Just curiosity. We provide all materials, equipment, and supplies.

Where are classes held?

San Jose, CA. Exact location provided upon registration.

What time are classes?

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily, Monday–Friday. Bring lunch or we can order together.

Is the Bitcoin course about investing?

No. It's about understanding how money and technology work. Kids learn by building — wallets, nodes, and Lightning payments — not by trading or speculating.

Why The Block Lounge

Built by someone who's actually done it

15+
Satellites Launched
13+
Years in Bitcoin
100+
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"First summer courses launching June 2026 — be one of the founding families."

Custom Clips for Volleyball

Find us at tournaments across Northern California

Standard Clips at Tournament

Standard Clips

Customized team colors and names

Available at tournaments

Jumbo Clips and Products

Jumbo Clips

Larger version for extra visibility

Available at tournaments

USA Volleyball Bag Tags

Bag Tags

USA Volleyball personalized tags

Available at tournaments

DIY Clip Station

Kids making clips at tournament

Kids make their own custom clips at our booth — always a hit at tournaments.

Upcoming Events

Event Dates Location
Golden State Classic (Girls) March 14–15, 2026 San Mateo Event Center
Girls' Far Western National Qualifier April 24–26, 2026 Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Want Custom Team Colors?

Contact us for bulk orders or custom designs

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Spaces are limited. First summer courses — founding families get priority.

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Credit card, debit card, or Bitcoin accepted

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About The Block Lounge

The Mission

We teach kids to build things that matter — with their hands, not just screens. Financial literacy, maker culture, and the tools to create and own what they build. No permission required.

Who We Are

Jordan (Sagan) Friedman — Founder
AI&T team lead in the space industry. 15+ satellites launched. Bitcoin since 2012. Building The Block Lounge to give kids the education he wishes existed.

Isaac — Instructor
Graduating high school 2026. Great with kids and ready to help teach the next generation of makers and independent thinkers.

Values

  • Build to learn
  • Financial sovereignty
  • Maker culture
  • Real skills over theory
  • Independence

Get in Touch

Email

jordan@theblocklounge.com

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@theblocklounge

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@sagan_timechain

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