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TechLabs has been operating model-airplane oriented flight day camps since 2016. Come experience a new level of immersion, excitement and fun at our six-night overnight camp in the awe inspiring natural surroundings of the Swiss Alps.   

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About us


TechLabs is a Basel, Switzerland based enterprise that has been providing educational technology programs for children and adults since 2016. TechLabs mission is to deliver a fun, engaging, and educational experience that jump-starts young people’s and adults’ engagement with technology. 

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About our Partner


We are privileged to be partnering with the Pestalozzi Kinderdorf to provide a unique experience for our students.  Pestalozzi will be providing all of the room and board facilities, while TechLabs will be the program partner. 

Pestalozzi Kinderdorf


The Pestalozzi Children's Foundation is an internationally active children's charity. Children and young people have been at the center of its activities since 1946. In twelve countries around the world, the Foundation provides disadvantaged children with access to quality education. The Kinddorf in Trogen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, is a place of peace-building where children from Switzerland and abroad learn to deal with cultural and social differences through exchange. The children's village is listed in the inventory of Swiss sites worthy of protection.






Sponsors

TechLabs has reserved one third of the registrations for families in need of financial assistance to attend the Flight Camp. Eligible families recieve a 90% subsidy* covering the regular price of the camp program. 

This financial support is graciously supported by the following sponsors. If you are interested in supporting this program, please visit our Giving website.









Our Team



  Deanna Iobbi  

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Deanna has been an integral part of TechLabs since 2018, contributing as both an instructor and a key behind-the-scenes force that ensures seamless day-to-day operations. Armed with a master's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering and boasting over 15 years of industry experience, she has honed her skills in seamlessly blending aesthetic design with human interface and technical functionality to craft innovative products. Deanna leverages her technical expertise in product design, coupled with an unwavering passion for STEM, to shape course content, enhance organizational capabilities, and ignite inspiration within the next generation of engineers.

 Superpower Growth Mindset Guru:  Has the ability to promote a culture of growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges and learn from failures.

  Nadine Karlen  

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Nadine was born and raised in the agglomeration of Basel. She has a Master of Science in engineering in industrial technologies and works as a scientific associate in environmental monitoring research. Beside her experimental experience in the lab, she is fascinated by getting children excited about technical topics. She has run many technical events and camps for children at the university and works as an instructor at TechLabs Basel since Summer 2022.

 Superpower A child’s enthusiasm with an adult’s technical experience.


  Conor Francome  
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Conor was born here in Switzerland even though I am in fact Irish. I am fluent in German and English as I went to school here in Switzerland and grew up here. I started to work for TechLabs in February of 2023 but before that I attended many of the classes offered by TechLabs as the student as appose to my current position as the educator. 

 Superpower As a former TechLabs student, Conor trys to offer what he looked forward to when he attended the classes himself. He likes to add anything which he would have liked to have seen in order for his experiences to better the experiences of the next group of youths who attend our classes.

Victoria Wotherspoon

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Victoria is an experienced languages teacher who has taught children in primary and secondary schools in the UK, Japan and Switzerland. She is currently studying for her Masters of Arts in Education from The University of Bath, and is exploring the possibilities offered by new technologies to support children and parents with their learning.

 Superpower Approaching STEM activities in a way that makes them relevant, easy to understand, and accessible to everyone.



  Laszlo Abel  

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 Laszlo is a microtechnology engineer living in Geneva, and his passions include BMX freestyle, cooking, and flamenco guitar. He is a nature lover and enjoy crafting and creating anything with my hands. Laszlo is also very interested in technology and follow current developments in scientific advancements.

 Superpower Laszlo’s superpower is his energy level and ZEN: there are 16 children screaming and jumping around? No problem, inside he remains calm and focused :). 

 Laurent Naegelen  
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Laurent is a highly skilled engineer specializing in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and rapid prototyping, holding a degree from PolyTech Nancy, France.

With over two decades of experience, Laurent has established himself as a distinguished STEM teacher, within the French educational system. His instructional prowess lies in project-based pedagogy, positioning him as an exemplary mentor for aspiring engineers.

Laurent's impressive portfolio includes globally recognized achievements clinching victory in the MakeX Spark robotics competition, representing France on the global stage at the F1 in Schools event in Singapore, and developing assistive devices for the Make:able challenge.

As a Micro:bit champion and an Onshape specialist, Laurent takes pride in guiding his students to transform their ideas into tangible creations. 

 Superpower "Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard. I implement!"