"Our son has been with MakeFest since the beginning – that's almost 6 years now. Learning to program has combined his enthusiasm for computers, games, and computer science, helping him develop his creativity further and discover which career path he wants to pursue. Lukas is graduating this year and preparing to study computer science starting in September. But MakeFest is much more than programming – the teenagers learn to work in a team, take responsibility for their part of the project, and find solutions together. The amazing summer sailing and programming camps build team spirit through game development, sports, cooking together, and spending time as a group. The courses are suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to independent programmer, because Markus knows how to bring out the best in the teenagers and constantly challenge and encourage them. The online courses fit easily into any student's schedule and help apply logical thinking, problem-solving, and digital skills practically to school subjects. We definitely recommend the courses and are looking forward to new members joining the team!"

"Oskar has been active in the MakeFest program for 4 years now. He enjoys developing in a team, and especially the development and sailing camps. The structured approach to tasks also helps him in his everyday school life. Working in a team strengthens his self-confidence and communication skills, and of course his English."

"With MakeFest, Rémi is developing skills that are crucial for his future endeavors at school and in his professional life. These skills are complementary to those developed at school, yet the extended time and attention granted by Markus to the class allows deep diving into challenges and developing a thorough strategy to resolve them."

"The development courses our son is taking are very beneficial to him. He has clearly progressed in English and feels much more comfortable speaking, which is reflected in his classes. He was immediately hooked and still takes as much pleasure in participating. Group work allows him to exchange and share his passion with other children. Markus is very attentive and knows how to adapt to our needs, which is really appreciated."

"We have been very satisfied with the program, always very well adapted, for five years now. Markus has always been able to adapt to our son's level and progressively support him in his development. We can clearly see his development and his pleasure in learning, which is really very appreciable as parents. We highly recommend this valuable programme in today's digital world."

"We are very satisfied with this course. Our oldest daughter started first, and after such a positive experience, her two siblings signed up as well. The children learn a lot and find the lessons entertaining. In addition to programming skills, they also develop important abilities such as teamwork and planning the implementation of tasks. Even after a long day at school, they still look forward to the course in the afternoon or evening."

"Our daughter has participated in the MakeFest program for several years and enjoyed it with great enthusiasm. She not only enjoyed the programming itself, but also the teamwork. As parents, we feel that our daughter has not only developed competence in the field of IT, but has also acquired other useful skills that will certainly help her in her studies and career."

"As a parent, I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to turn my son's screen time into something genuinely constructive. Which is why I was really excited to discover MakeFest. This is a lively online workshop that welcomes my child into a team that devises instructive games from scratch with other students who can join from around the world. What encourages me the most is what participants learn beyond coding. They navigate collaborative projects, solve creative problems, and present their ideas all from their home. They get the very resilience, communication, and digital fluency that they'll need for their future professions, all while doing something they just love to do. More than anything, I see their confidence soar. They're not just playing in a virtual world; they're creating their own and sharing it with friends. In a world that tends to isolate, MakeFest connects, empowers, and builds. It is one of the most essential investments we have made to support our son's growth and happiness."

"My daughter has been participating in MakeFest courses for four years. I was particularly fond of the personalized and flexible mentoring by coach Markus, who always responded to personal circumstances, progress and capabilities of the participants. My daughter particularly liked the summer camp, combining a sailing and development course. I can very much recommend the program for both beginners and advanced learners."

"For more than two years now, my fourteen-year-old twins have been attending Markus's MakeFest program. They have already made great progress with computers and with programming itself and have learned a lot. Although the course is demanding, both enjoy it. Computer science is one of the key technologies of our society already and will be even more so in the future, as the rapid technological advances we can already see and can expect ahead show - for example in AI and machine learning, robotics, medicine, science, administration, and more. Many areas of our future lives will be permeated by computer science. As an engineer and scientist, I can see these trends clearly. A degree without computer science is hardly imaginable anymore. It's great that our children are getting well prepared for their studies with Markus's program. I can only recommend these courses."