Sumo Bot Challenge with LEGO Spike Prime
Event description
🤖 LEGO Sumo Bot Challenge Workshop
Dates:
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1pm
Location: Peregian Digital Hub, Peregian Beach
Age Group: Boys and girls aged 8–11 years
🚀 About the Workshop
Get ready to build, code, and battle! Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kit, participants will work in small teams to design and program their very own Sumo Bot.
Learn the basics of robotics and coding
Experiment with building strong, fast, and clever bots
Put your design to the test in a fun Sumo Battle Tournament at the end of the session
This hands-on workshop is perfect for curious minds who love LEGO, problem-solving, and a bit of friendly competition. No prior robotics experience is required!
👉 Note: Both sessions cover the same content. Please register for only one session.
📝 What to Bring
A tablet or laptop with the LEGO SPIKE App already installed
https://education.lego.com/en-au/downloads/spike-app/software for Windows/Mac/Chromebook
From the App Store for iPad
Packed lunch/snack and a water bottle
A big imagination and plenty of energy!
(All LEGO robotics kits will be supplied for use during the workshop. One SPIKE kit will be shared between two participants. Bring a friend to team up with, or we’ll pair you up on the day!)
👨🏫 Meet Your Instructors
The workshop will be led by Ben and Charlie, from the SpringBots team - Peregian Springs State School, who recently represented Australia at the FIRST LEGO League Florida Sunshine Invitational World Championships in the USA.
As experienced members of their school’s award-winning robotics program, they bring hands-on knowledge, competition experience, and a passion for sharing robotics with the next generation.
They’ll guide participants through the building and coding process, run the tournament, and share what they’ve learned on their journey in the world of robotics.
🎟️ Tickets
Spaces are limited to 12 participants/session, to ensure every child gets hands-on time with a robot.
Reserve your spot now for one of the upcoming workshop dates!
Cost: $30 + booking fee/person
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