Weekend Workshop
A single Saturday session, 10am–4pm. Build a robot, code it, race it - all in one day.
What to expect
Students build a working robot from an unboxed kit in the morning, then spend the afternoon learning to code it and going head-to-head in a challenge before 4pm. No experience needed, no weekly commitment - just a Saturday well spent. Perfect as a first taste of robotics or as a standalone challenge for students who already have some experience.
Format options
Is this right for you?
- Complete beginners - no experience needed at all
- Students who want to try robotics before committing to a club
- Ages 11–18 with a free Saturday
- Young people who learn best by doing, not watching
What's included
- 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
Upcoming dates
Secure your place - sessions fill up quickly. Get in touch if nothing below suits and we'll notify you when new dates open.
Sat 5 Jul 2026
8 places left
Sat 19 Jul 2026
6 places left
Sat 1 Aug 2026
10 places left
"She was nervous going in and came out buzzing. Built a working robot in one day - I couldn't believe it."
Parent
Weekend Workshop, March 2025
How a session works
Settle in and get your kit
Meet your group, grab your robot components and hear what today's challenge is about.
Build
Assemble the chassis, connect motors and wire up sensors - guided step by step.
Code and test
Write your first control programme, upload it and watch the robot move.
Debug and improve
When something does not work - figure out why. Adjust, re-test, improve. Repeat.
Challenge and celebrate
Head-to-head with other groups. Win or lose, you built something real today.
Other programmes
Ready to book a place?
Get in touch and we'll confirm your spot - we reply within one working day.