BotLab Academy
// workshops · ages 11–18

No commitment.
Just show up and build.

One-day Saturday workshops and week-long holiday camps - open to everyone, no experience required.

1 day

Weekend workshop

5 days

Holiday camp

Max 10

Per session

11–18

Age range

Weekend WorkshopOne Saturday · 10am – 4pm

Build a robot. Race it. Go home proud.

A single Saturday session - no prep, no commitment. Students build a working robot from an unboxed kit, learn to code it, then go head-to-head in a challenge before the end of the day.

6 hours · 10am – 4pmMax 10 studentsSelected SaturdaysNorth London
  • Full robot build from an unboxed kit
  • Morning: assemble and wire
  • Afternoon: code and compete
  • All equipment and refreshments provided
  • Take-home coding reference card
Great first step - no experience needed
Holiday Camp5 days · 10am – 3pm

A week of robots, code and challenges.

Five days during half-term or summer. Students build a more complex robot each day, with coding deep-dives each afternoon and a parent showcase on day five.

5 days · 10am – 3pmMax 10 students per campHalf-term and summer holidaysNorth London
  • Day-by-day build progression
  • Coding deep-dives every afternoon
  • Guest challenge days with real briefs
  • All materials, snacks and lunch (day 5)
  • Parent showcase on the final afternoon
  • Camp certificate and project portfolio
Best for a proper leap forward
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Upcoming dates

Dates are added on a rolling basis. If nothing below suits, get in touch and we'll let you know when the next one opens.

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How booking works

01

Pick a date

Choose a weekend workshop or holiday camp from the upcoming dates list.

02

Book your place

Fill in the short form - we confirm within 24 hours and hold your spot.

03

Turn up

Arrive at 10am with nothing but yourself. We take care of everything else.

04

Build, code, compete

Leave having built a real working robot and knowing how to code it.

// also_available

Want something more?

If a workshop sparks something, our after-school club is the next step - eight weeks of weekly sessions, same small groups, much deeper.

// faq

Common questions

Do students need any experience?

None at all. Workshops start from absolute zero - we use block-based coding so anyone can contribute from the first five minutes. More experienced students move ahead at their own pace.

What age are workshops suitable for?

Ages 11–18. All sessions are mixed ability and mixed age within that range.

What do students need to bring?

Nothing except themselves and a packed lunch for full-day sessions. All equipment, laptops and materials are provided.

How is a workshop different from the after-school club?

A workshop is a standalone event - one day or one week, no weekly commitment. The after-school club runs for eight weeks in term time and goes deeper. Workshops are a great way to try it before committing to a club.

Can I book for a group or class?

Yes - if you need more than 3 places at once, contact us and we can discuss a group booking or a dedicated session.

// get_started

Ready to build something?

Get in touch and we'll find the right session for you.