Beginner-bots: Coding and robotics for beginners workshop

Beginner-bots - July School holiday workshops

Is your child interested in coding and robotics but doesn’t know where to start? Perhaps they've tried some block coding programs (eg, Scratch) and are ready to combine this with some hands-on robotics activities. Our Beginner-bots* program is just for them!

Students will use a LEGO® EV3 robot to learn the basics of block coding, and program it to complete a series of fun challenges. By the end of the program, they will have the confidence and skills to explore other popular coding programs available online or at school.

Over the half-day workshop, our budding robotics engineers will:

🎰 Start using block coding to help their robot navigate through a maze

🐰 Add sound to their robot and learn about trouble-shooting

💻 Incorporate an ultra-sonic sensor and begin experimenting with coding loops

🤖 Attach a mechanical arm so their robot can pick up objects

There will be plenty of time for open-ended exploration and creativity, so your child can work at their own pace with support from our expert educators. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for coding and robotics!

*This workshop is a condensed version of our popular Term 1 STEM Club program (Build Your Own Robo-pet), which was also offered as our SMART Squad program (Windale Library Term 1 and Toronto Library Term 2). If your child has completed any of these previous programs, this half-day beginner-bots program is not suitable for them.

Dates and times: Choose from either

• Tuesday morning 15th July - 9:30am-12:00pm

  OR

• Friday morning 18th July - 9:30am-12:00pm

If both workshops are fully booked, we will create a waitlist and release tickets as they become available.

Who: Students currently in primary school years 3, 4, 5, and 6 (including homeschool students)

Location: Callaghan Campus, University of Newcastle, NSW Australia (Building location to be advised after booking)

Cost: $49 per student (incl. GST)

Host: The University of Newcastle's SMART Program

Contact: Please contact the SMART Program with any questions via 0488 231 356 or smart@newcastle.edu.au

Enrolments

• Limited to 20 students, based on order of registration via Humanitix. A waitlist will be created when all tickets are sold.

• Restricted to primary school students currently in Years 3, 4, 5, or 6

• Families enrolling 2 or more students are invited to use the discount code FAMILY#5 at checkout and will receive a $5 discount