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Choose your programme.

Weekly clubs, single-day workshops, holiday camps or in-school STEM days - all hands-on, all small groups, no experience required.

BotLab Academy - London - Programmes

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Programme types

11–18

Age range

Max 8

Group size

100%

Hands-on time

Ages 11–14The sustained learning journey

After-School Club

Eight weeks of weekly sessions during term time - building from first principles to full robot challenges.

8 weeks · 90 min per sessionMax 8 students per groupWeekly · term timeNorth London
from £180 / term
  • All robot kits and components provided a
  • Structured progression - beginner to challenge-ready
  • Weekly code-along and build guide
  • Mini competition in the final two weeks
  • Certificate of completion
  • Progress notes home each session
Best for: building real confidence over time
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BotLab Academy - London - After School Club
Ages 11–18A full day of building and competing

Weekend Workshop

A single Saturday session, 10am–4pm. Build a robot, code it, race it - all in one day.

1 day · 10am – 4pmMax 10 students per sessionSelected SaturdaysNorth London
from £65 / session
  • Full build from unboxed kit to working robot
  • Morning: build and wire · Afternoon: code and compete
  • All equipment and refreshments provided
  • Small-group coaching throughout
  • Final challenge with a real winner
  • Take-home reference card for further coding
Best for: trying it out before committing to a club
BotLab Academy - London - Weekend Workshop
Ages 11–18Go deep in a week

Holiday Camp

Five days, 10am–3pm. Build a more complex robot each day and compete in a parent showcase on day five.

5 days · 10am – 3pmMax 10 students per campHalf-term and summer holidays North London
from £225 / camp
  • Day-by-day build progression: buggy to competition robot
  • Coding deep-dives each afternoon
  • Guest challenge days with external briefs
  • All materials, snacks and lunch (day 5) included
  • Parent showcase on the final afternoon
  • Camp certificate and project portfolio
Best for: an immersive leap forward over the holidays
BotLab Academy - London - Holiday Camp
KS3 / KS4Bring robotics into your school

School STEM Day

A half-day or full-day session delivered at your school - curriculum-linked, fully facilitated, all equipment provided.

Contact us for a quote a
  • All robot kits delivered and collected by us
  • Fully facilitated by our instructors
  • Linked to KS3 Design and Technology and Computing
  • Risk assessment and safeguarding documentation provided
  • Post-day student summary sheet
  • Optional follow-up club pricing available
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BotLab Academy - London - School STEM Day
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How a session works

Every session - whether a club, workshop or camp - follows the same proven flow.

01

Brief

Every session starts with a challenge brief - what the robot needs to do by the end.

02

Build

Students assemble their robot with instructor support. No passive watching.

03

Code

Write the code that makes it move. We use block-based and text-based coding depending on level.

04

Test

Run it, watch it fail, work out why. This is where the real learning happens.

05

Compete

Head-to-head challenge. Every session ends with something to show off.

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Which is right for you?

After-SchoolWeekendHoliday CampSchools
Age range11–1611–1811–18 KS3 / KS4
Duration8 weeks1 day5 daysHalf or full day
Group sizeMax 8Max 10Max 10 30 per session
ScheduleTerm timeSaturdaysSchool holsAny school day
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Everything you need is provided

Turn up and build. We take care of the rest.

Robot kit
Laptop or tablet
Instructor support
All materials
Refreshments
Take-home reference card
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Common questions

What age range do you teach?

Our sessions are designed for students aged 11–18. After-school clubs are aimed at 11–16, while weekend workshops and holiday camps are open to the full 11–18 range. School enrichment days are tailored to the year group you book.

Does my child need any coding or robotics experience?

None at all. Every session starts from scratch. We use visual block-based coding to begin with, so students with no experience can contribute from the first five minutes. More experienced students move ahead at their own pace.

How big are the groups?

We keep groups small — we aim to keep a maximum of 15 students in after-school clubs, and 20 in workshops and camps.

What do students bring to a session?

Nothing except themselves and a packed lunch if it is a full-day session. We provide kits, laptops, all components and any printed materials.

What happens if a student misses a session in the after-school club?

We keep a build log for every student so they can catch up quickly. If a session is missed, we send home a brief summary and the student can rejoin at the next session without falling behind.

Where are sessions held?

Our workshops and clubs are based in North London. School enrichment days are delivered at your school — we travel to you. Exact venue details are shared at the time of booking.

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What people say

My son came home from the first session already talking about motors and sensors. By week four he was explaining his code to me. The structure, the small group, the instructors, it all worked.

Sarah M.

Parent - After-School Club, Autumn 2024

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What it looks like

BotLab Academy - London - Weekend Workshop
BotLab Academy - London - Weekend Workshop
BotLab Academy - London - Weekend Workshop
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Not sure which programme is right?

Drop us a message and we will help you find the best fit - or just pick one and dive in.