BotLab Academy
// programmes · ages 11–18

Find the right programme for you.

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

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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. Students come back each week and watch their robot evolve.

8 weeks · 90 min per sessionMax 8 students per groupWeekly · term timeNorth London
  • All robot kits and components provided
  • 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
Ages 11–18A full day of building and competing

Weekend Workshop

A single Saturday session, 10am–4pm. Students build a robot from scratch, learn to code it, then face a head-to-head challenge by the end of the day. No experience needed.

1 day · 10am – 4pmMax 10 students per sessionSelected SaturdaysNorth London
  • 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
Ages 11–18Go deep in a week

Holiday Camp

Five days, 10am–3pm. Students design and build an increasingly complex robot each day, culminating in a final challenge showcase with parents on day five.

5 days · 10am – 3pmMax 10 students per campHalf-term and summer holidaysNorth London
  • 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
SchoolsBring robotics into your school

STEM Enrichment Day

A half-day or full-day session delivered in your school - curriculum-linked, hands-on and ready to run. We bring all the equipment; you provide the students.

Half day

3 hours · 1 class

Introduction to robotics: build, sensor input and a first challenge.

Full day

6 hours · 2 classes (rotational)

Build and code in the morning, head-to-head challenge and Q&A in the afternoon.

  • 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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How a session works

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

01

Settle in and get your kit

Meet your group, grab your robot components and hear what today's challenge is about.

02

Build

Assemble the chassis, connect motors and wire up sensors - guided step by step.

03

Code and test

Write your first control programme, upload it and watch the robot move.

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Debug and improve

When something does not work - figure out why. Adjust, re-test, improve. Repeat.

05

Challenge and celebrate

Head-to-head with other groups. Win or lose, you built something real today.

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Which is right for you?

After-SchoolWeekendHoliday CampSchools
Age range11–1411–1811–18KS3 / KS4
Duration8 weeks1 day5 daysHalf or full day
Group sizeMax 8Max 10Max 1030 per session
ScheduleTerm timeSaturdaysSchool holsAny school day
EquipmentProvidedProvidedProvidedWe bring it
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Everything you need is provided

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

Robot kits and all components
Coding software and laptops
Expert instructor support
Certificate of completion
Spare parts and tools
No experience needed
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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 11-14, 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 -- a maximum of 8 students in after-school clubs, and 10 in workshops and camps. The instructor-to-student ratio is always at least 1:6.

What do students need to bring?

Nothing except themselves and a packed lunch if it is a full-day session. We provide kits, laptops, all components and any printed materials. Comfortable clothes are a good idea -- it can get hands-on.

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 it looks like

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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.