December holiday camp, Years 3 and 4

Build & Create Camp

Students learn how robots are engineered and why they work, then design and build their own to take on a challenge.

For
Children in Years 3 and 4. No experience needed.
Robots
VEX GO
Dates
Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 December 2026
Hours
9:00am to 3:00pm
Where
Project Academy, Suite 1.01/29 Anderson St, Chatswood NSW 2067

What your child gets

  • A 1:5 coach to student ratio
  • Core engineering and robotics skills
  • All equipment included: VEX robotics kits and iPads

Each day

Each day has three sessions, a 20-minute recess and a 40-minute lunch, with pack-up before 3:00pm pick-up.

DayWhat they learn and do
Day 1, Wed 16 DecMachines and motionStudents build working systems, from a gear clock to a motorised car, and see first-hand how forces, gears and wheels create motion. Every session closes with a mini challenge.
Day 2, Thu 17 DecDesigning for a challengeStudents build a competition robot for the camp challenge, learn to sketch their ideas like engineers, and design their own attachments to lift their score.
Day 3, Fri 18 DecTest, improve, competeStudents put their robot through its paces, rebuild what isn't working, sharpen their driving and take on the final challenge.

You can also book the Code & Drive Camp, 21 to 23 Dec.

Drop-off and pick-up

Drop-off
From 8:45am
Pick-up
3:00pm
Collecting
We only release your child to you or to someone you list when you book, and we may ask them for photo ID. If plans change on the day, call or email us before pick-up.
Bring
A water bottle, recess and lunch.