Robo Camp

Robo Camp is Back!

December 2023

Please take note of our FAQ for Discount and Payment policies!

All workshop registration takes place through our TryBooking page. Follow the “Register” link in the table below to begin this process. Contact Us for assistance.

Workshop Status updated @ 10:08 pm on 04/12/2023

Workshop Register Date Cost (Inc. GST) Location Title Intro Adv Status
#1 Register 4th – 5th Jan (Thurs-Fri) $150 TAFE Campus (Wollongong) Introduction to Robotics Y – 16 Places Open*
#2 Register 4th – 5th Jan (Thurs-Fri) $180 TAFE Campus (Wollongong) Ancient Games Y Y 16 Places Open*
#3 Register 22nd – 23rd Jan (Mon-Tues) $180 UOW Shoalhaven Campus Ancient Games Y Y 16 Places Open*

*: Additional places (and discounts) may be available for students able to provide their own laptops and/or robot kits.

Important Note: If your preferred course is full, please book anyway to go on our waiting list. Contact Us to find out about other options.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click on “Register” in the table above to reserve a place.

Workshop #1: Introduction to Robotics (Wollongong)

Date: 4th – 5th Jan (Thurs-Fri)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $150 (Inc. GST)
Location: Building X, TAFE Campus (Wollongong)
Compatible Platforms: SPIKE Prime®, Robot Inventor® (Expansion kit and Force Sensor required). Note: MINDSTORMS® EV3 is NOT a compatible product for this course.
This our standard beginner course. Students are introduced to LEGO® Robotics, learning the basics of robotics and programming as they build robots capable of reacting to their environment and making simple decisions. The second day of the workshop finishes with the ever-popular “Robot Sumo” challenge and a tournament where all families are welcome. No previous experience is required. While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.

Note: Introduction to Robotics is our recommended course for novice students. However, Ancient Games can serve as an alternate for students who feel the Introduction course is too simple. Contact Us if you would like more information.

Workshop #2: Ancient Games (Wollongong)

Date: 4th – 5th Jan (Thurs-Fri)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $180 (Inc. GST)
Location: Building X, TAFE Campus (Wollongong)
Compatible Platforms: SPIKE Prime®, Robot Inventor® (Expansion kit and Force Sensor required). Note: MINDSTORMS® EV3 is NOT a compatible product for this course.

Discover something (very) old…

In this workshop, students will be guided through robotic recreations of ancient board games (such as the Royal Game of Ur), designing co-operative systems that can operate with minimal human intervention. Each pair of students will have the opportunity to explore the capabilities of the SPIKE Prime programming environments.

This course is mostly guided material, with some free-range possibilities. Students will be led through complex programming and robot design, and then encouraged to customise their robots. This is designed for students already familiar with LEGO® Robotics – or novices able to cope with a steep learning curve!  While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult. Contact Us if you would like more information.

Note: Introduction to Robotics is our recommended course for novice students. However, Ancient Games can serve as an alternate for students who feel the Introduction course is too simple.

Workshop #3: Ancient Games (Shoalhaven)

Date:22nd – 23rd Jan (Mon-Tues)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $180 (Inc. GST)
Location: UOW Shoalhaven Campus
Compatible Platforms: SPIKE Prime®, Robot Inventor® (Expansion kit and Force Sensor required). Note: MINDSTORMS® EV3 is NOT a compatible product for this course.

Discover something (very) old…

In this workshop, students will be guided through robotic recreations of ancient board games (such as the Royal Game of Ur), designing co-operative systems that can operate with minimal human intervention. Each pair of students will have the opportunity to explore the capabilities of the SPIKE Prime programming environments.

This course is mostly guided material, with some free-range possibilities. Students will be led through complex programming and robot design, and then encouraged to customise their robots. This is designed for students already familiar with LEGO® Robotics – or novices able to cope with a steep learning curve!  While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult. Contact Us if you would like more information.

Note: Due to smaller numbers at the Shoalhaven camps, Ancient Games will serve both Novice and Experienced students.