About Us
At the Coding & Robotics Club, we built the kind of place we wish existed for kids who love technology. Too often, coding and robotics happen alone—on a screen, at home, without a community around it. We wanted to change that. Here, kids get to build, code, experiment, and figure things out together. It’s social, it’s collaborative, and it’s a place where being into this stuff actually feels normal—and even a little bit cool.
As a team, we care a lot about what happens beyond the projects. Yes, kids are learning real skills, but they’re also learning how to stick with something when it’s hard, how to solve problems, and how to take pride in what they create. Our goal is simple: help kids build confidence, find their people, and realize they’re capable of more than they thought.
That sense of community is what allowed us to grow from Bellingham into Skagit, building strong, connected programs in each location. And when one of our favorite team manager AND one of our amazing instructors independently made the move to Missoula, it didn’t feel like the end of something—it felt like the beginning of something new. Expanding to Missoula means bringing the same energy, values, and sense of belonging to a new community, led by people who truly understands what makes the Club special. Go Griz!
Our Team
ROBIN SMILEY
The Club started because I was trying to find something that didn’t really exist—a place where kids who love technology could build, create, and be around other kids who get it. I’m not a coder by background, just a mom who saw how much this stuff mattered to my own child and how hard it was to find the right environment for it. What began as a small idea has grown into something much bigger than I ever expected. This Club has truly been a labor of love—shaped by the kids, the families, and the incredible staff who have been part of it along the way. It’s brought a huge amount of meaning to my life, and I feel incredibly grateful to get to build something that makes kids feel confident, capable, and like they belong.
ROBIN SMILEY
The Club started because I was trying to find something that didn’t really exist—a place where kids who love technology could build, create, and be around other kids who get it. I’m not a coder by background, just a mom who saw how much this stuff mattered to my own child and how hard it was to find the right environment for it. What began as a small idea has grown into something much bigger than I ever expected. This Club has truly been a labor of love—shaped by the kids, the families, and the incredible staff who have been part of it along the way. It’s brought a huge amount of meaning to my life, and I feel incredibly grateful to get to build something that makes kids feel confident, capable, and like they belong.
ROBIN SMILEY
The Club started because I was trying to find something that didn’t really exist—a place where kids who love technology could build, create, and be around other kids who get it. I’m not a coder by background, just a mom who saw how much this stuff mattered to my own child and how hard it was to find the right environment for it. What began as a small idea has grown into something much bigger than I ever expected. This Club has truly been a labor of love—shaped by the kids, the families, and the incredible staff who have been part of it along the way. It’s brought a huge amount of meaning to my life, and I feel incredibly grateful to get to build something that makes kids feel confident, capable, and like they belong.