December holiday camp, Years 5 and 6

Build & Create Camp

Students learn how robots are engineered and why they work, then design and build their own to take on a challenge.

For
Children in Years 5 and 6. No experience needed.
Robots
VEX IQ
Dates
Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 December 2026
Hours
9:00am to 3:00pm
Where
Project Academy, Suite 1.01/29 Anderson St, Chatswood NSW 2067

What your child gets

  • A 1:5 coach to student ratio
  • Core engineering and robotics skills
  • All equipment included: VEX robotics kits and iPads

Each day

Each day has three sessions, a 20-minute recess and a 40-minute lunch, with pack-up before 3:00pm pick-up.

DayWhat they learn and do
Day 1, Wed 16 DecEngineering foundationsStudents are introduced to the competition game, then build a drive base and a catapult while learning the maths and physics behind them, including gear ratios, distance travelled and stored energy.
Day 2, Thu 17 DecEngineering by designStudents research, sketch and redesign their robot using the theory from Day 1, measuring the impact of every change.
Day 3, Fri 18 DecRefine and competeStudents fine-tune their design, program their own handheld controller and compete in team matches.

You can also book the Code & Drive Camp, 21 to 23 Dec.

Drop-off and pick-up

Drop-off
From 8:45am
Pick-up
3:00pm
Collecting
We only release your child to you or to someone you list when you book, and we may ask them for photo ID. If plans change on the day, call or email us before pick-up.
Bring
A water bottle, recess and lunch.