School Holidays LEGO Robotics & STEM Camps - Wollongong & Shoalhaven

Got a kid that loves LEGO or STEM? Here's your child's chance to be taught by a robotics team that is now the top team in the world for STEM Education, and Outreach. This team doesn't just build robots - they change the world!

Project Bucephalus took home in 2025 the Impact Award at the FIRST Championships in the USA, the single highest award in the global program! Project Bucephalus Robotics - are only the 4th team outside the USA to ever receive this honour in 32 years - and they’re from right here in the Illawarra! Recognised for their groundbreaking work in STEM education, they’ve officially joined the FIRST Hall of Fame.

Running since 2011, this Wollongong-based group offers dynamic robotics workshops - their after-school and school holiday workshops are an excellent activity for STEM-minded (or LEGO-obsessed) kids!

From 15 - 17 July, Robo Camps return to Wollongong & Shoalhaven (Nowra), offering action-packed days of hands-on learning and fun!

These workshops are a fantastic way to spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and make new friends. You can apply your Creative Kids voucher during registration. To obtain your voucher or get more information regarding the Creative Kids program visit service.nsw.gov.au.

Spots fill quickly, so register now to secure your child’s place!

• Date: Wednesday 15 July 
• Time: 10am - 4pm
• Cost: $95 (Inc. GST)
• Location: UOW Shoalhaven Campus, George Evans Rd, West Nowra (Shoalhaven)
• BOOK NOW

3-2-1 Fight! In Grand Sumo, students will explore the possibilities in one of the favourite Robo Camp activities as they design custom robots to autonomously fight robot sumo matches. Extra building options and advanced code will be offered to anyone interested in taking their fighting skills to the next level!

This course caters to both Novice and Advanced skill levels, and is a mix of free-range and guided material. Students will be led through complex programming, and then encouraged to design and build robots to fight in a sumo ring.

Note: Introduction to Robotics is our recommended course for novice students. However, Grand Sumo can serve as an alternate for students who feel the Introduction course is too simple. Contact Us if you would like more information.

Workshop #2: Introduction to Robotics (Wollongong)

This our standard beginner course. Students are introduced to LEGO^® Robotics, learning the basics of robotics and programming as they build robots capable of reacting to their environment and making simple decisions. The second day of the workshop finishes with the ever-popular “Robot Sumo” challenge and a tournament where all families are welcome. No previous experience is required.

While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult. Contact Us if you would like more information.

Note: Introduction to Robotics is our recommended course for novice students. However, Grand Sumo can serve as an alternate for students who feel the Introduction course is too simple.

Workshop #3: Higher, Longer, Further (Wollongong)

Please reach out and contact the team with any questions regarding their School Holiday Program HERE or contact them on 0403 390 547. They also have an FAQ Page HERE for more information. Click here for more information regarding Project Bucephalus' cool STEM and robot building programs!