ThinkerLab Robotics & Coding – Discovery Session (Ages 7–14)

Name: ThinkerLab Robotics & Coding – Discovery Session (Ages 7–14)
Start: 2026-04-16T14:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-04-16T14:30:00+10:00
Location: Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub, Meeting Room 2

About

Curious if robotics and coding is the right fit for your child?

Join us for a hands-on discovery session where kids don’t just watch — they build, code, and bring a robot to life.

This session is designed to give families a real feel for how ThinkerLab works — structured, engaging, and focused on developing problem-solving, focus, and confidence.

📌 Session Details
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 2:15pm – 3:45pm
Student Session: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Parent Discussion: 3:30pm – 3:45pm
Location: Caroline Springs Library
Ages: 7–14 (Beginner friendly)
Group Size: Small group of 16 kids
Equipment: All robotics equipment provided except laptop

💻 What to Bring

To ensure a smooth, hands-on experience:

Please bring a laptop (fully charged)
Ensure access to: makecode.microbit.org
No prior coding experience required
🤖 What Your Child Will Experience

In this session, students will:

Be introduced to robotics and explore where robots are used in real life
Build and interact with a Pet Rover robot
Learn the basics of coding using micro:bit
Create their first simple program
Apply their learning through a fun interactive quiz and mini challenge
🧠 What Makes ThinkerLab Different

We focus on more than just coding. Our sessions are designed to develop:

Problem-solving and logical thinking
Focus and persistence
Confidence in building and creating
👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

At the end of the session, we’ll spend 15 minutes covering:

What your child learned
How our term program is structured
How skills are developed progressively over time