TechGen Kids - July School Holiday Workshop (West Pennant Hills)

Does your child have an interest in robotics, programming or technology? Come along to our July School Holiday program for a workshop packed with STEM-filled fun!

When: Monday July 8th (School Holidays)

Where: Meeting Room @ West Pennant Hills Community Centre

Choose from two age-appropriate sessions:

9AM–12:30PM — SCHOOL GRADES 1-4

Learn the basics of programming and robotics with fun activities that challenge creativity

 Program your original creations with Invention Engine

• Be introduced to simple block coding

• Bring your very own cardboard creations to life

• Be challenged to think outside the box to come up with creative solutions

Develop robotics skills with Ozobots

• Use coloured markers and Ozobot ‘colour codes’ to program the Ozobot to move in certain directions and complete specific tasks.

• Create routes and code Ozobot to perform different tricks at different points on the map

Develop coding skills with the Intelino Smart Train

• Use tactile coding and block-based programming

• Complete interactive challenges and objectives with hands-on fun

• Get creative by designing train tracks and new commands for Smart Train to complete

10AM–11:30PM — 4-5YRS, KINDY

*Please note: This is an amended time.

A fun and age-appropriate introduction to robotics and STEM skills

Introduction to tactile coding with Intelino Smart Train

• Enjoy fun, hands-on play that introduces coding concepts

• Get creative with screen-free tactile coding with coloured tiles

Introduction to programming with Makey Makey

• Be introduced to simple circuits and conductivity using alligator clips to connect conductive objects to computer keys

• Learn the basics of programming to complete fun objectives like turning everyday objects into instruments