Skill Samurai Lane Cove

If you're wondering whether your child will actually care about coding, read this.

A parent emailed me this week. Routine re-enrolment. Then halfway through: her son Enzo had visited a school they were considering, and one of his reasons for not wanting to go was that he thought he'd have to give up his coding classes.

He asks for extra sessions. He tracks where he sits compared to his peers. He's 100% self-driven. That didn't come from us pushing him. It came from him finding something he genuinely loves. If you are curious to know Enzo's age. He is 6 years old

- Kiran, Skill Samurai Lane Cove

🚀 July Holiday Camps are open - and I'd love to see your child there.

Every parent knows the holiday challenge: too much screen time, not enough that actually grows them.
That's exactly what these camps are built for. Your child walks in curious and walks out having designed something real, solved problems that stumped them an hour earlier, and discovered they're capable of more than they thought.

That spark of "I made this myself"? It's the best thing to watch.

From 3D design to robotics to building their very first tech startup, every camp is hands-on, screen-light, and built to get them thinking - not just consuming.

Spots are limited (some camps cap at just 10 kids), and they fill quickly.

👉 Take a look at the full lineup and book your child's spot.
And if you're not sure which camp is the right fit, just message me - always happy to help you choose. 💛

Link - https://bit.ly/technologycamps

Something is happening on Sunday mornings in Lane Cove.

A small group of kids are building, programming, and troubleshooting robots from the ground up. No shortcuts. No kits that just click together. Real engineering thinking.

This is our VEX IQ Specialist Robotics programme - and it's been one of the most rewarding things we've added to Skill Samurai lately.

Term 2 classes are full.

But we're now accepting expressions of interest for Term 3.
A few things worth knowing:
- Classes run Sunday mornings, 10am–12pm
- Maximum 8 students. It stays small deliberately.
- Ages 8+. Mixed levels welcome.
- This is a progression programme.

Students build on what they learn each term. If your child has ever been drawn to how things work - how machines move, how code connects to the physical world, this is worth exploring.

Here are more details, https://skillsamurai.com.au/lane-cove/specialist-vex-iq-robotics
- Kiran, Skill Samurai Lane Cove

Researchers who study long-term success in children keep landing on the same thing.

It's not grades. It's not even IQ.

It's what psychologists call "cognitive flexibility" - the ability to shift your thinking when something isn't working, rather than giving up or getting stuck.

Kids who build this skill early tend to handle pressure better, recover from failure faster, and find creative solutions where other kids stall.

The interesting part? It's trainable. And one of the best environments to train it is one where kids are regularly given problems that don't have obvious answers - and a safe space to work through them.

That's what we try to build every session.

Learn more about our approach: https://skillsamurai.com.au/lane-cove

Iris is in Year 6. She loves rock climbing and training for a marathon. Her mum spent time reading our reviews before enrolling her for camps in the second week of holidays.
On day one, Iris rated her experience 4 out of 5.
On day two, she ran into the classroom, dumped her bag, took her seat and didn't even wave goodbye.
Her mum described something that really stayed with me. She said Iris is normally shy, takes time to warm up, often comes home from school slumped and defeated. In our camp, we let her lead, gave her all the support she needed and things changed.

"I believe she is the true version of herself just by being around them."

I don't have much to add to that. That's the whole reason we do this.

Thank you Genie for taking the time to write that. And thank you for trusting us with Iris. 🙏

— Kiran, Skill Samurai Lane Cove

A, along with his two siblings, have been part of our Skill Samurai family for almost two years now. Watching them show up each week with curiosity and genuine enthusiasm keeps us going.

Moments like this remind me of why we do what we do. It's not just about coding skills. It's about building the kind of confidence and thinking that shows up in real life. In the classroom. On the stage. Everywhere.

This validates every late night, every lesson plan, every conversation with a parent wondering if it's worth it. It is. It absolutely is. 💙

No call to action here..just gratitude

What's your favourite camp?

Your kids will LOVE these tech camps:
🖨️ 3D Printing & Design
🤖 Robotics with VEX GO
🎮 Roblox Game Dev
⛏️ Minecraft Coding
🎵 AI Music Production
🤖 Build an AI Assistant

⭐ 5.0 Stars • Trusted by 500+ Lane Cove families

📍 April 7-17 • Ages 7-16 • Max 12-14 kids

Real skills, real fun, real projects to take home!

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This landed in my inbox last week. Made my day. 🙂
If you're wondering whether your child would enjoy coding classes - this is your sign to find out.
We have a few free trial spots left for Term 1 in Lane Cove. Message us or drop a comment below and I'll personally get back to you. 👇
- Kiran, Skill Samurai Lane Cove

Dear parents 💛

Term 1 has officially kicked off at Skill Samurai and I just wanted to say thank you.

There is something really special about watching children walk in unsure, then slowly light up as they realise, “I built that.” That quiet confidence shift is why we do what we do.

I am also incredibly excited to share that our new partnership with Lane Cove West Public School has been met with overwhelming interest and Term 1 classes there are already sold out. The local support has honestly blown me away.

If you have been wondering whether coding is right for your child, here is what I will say as a parent myself. It is not about screens. It is about thinking. It is about resilience. It is about your child learning how to solve problems and create, not just consume.

Our classes are small. The learning is personalised. And we care deeply about every single child who walks through our doors.

If you would like your child to try a class and see if it feels like the right fit, I would love to welcome you.

Book a trial class here:
https://skillsamurai.com.au/lane-cove -trial