Natural Velocity x Rocket Academy Easter Holiday Program | Ages 6-8

Your child's first step into the world of robotics and engineering!

This is a hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program, where kids aged 6-8 build motorised creations using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential. From roaring Triceratops to launching rockets, every session is packed with building, problem-solving, and "wow, I made that!" moments. No experience required — just curiosity and a love of building things.

Junior primary students (ages 6-8) new to coding and robotics.

No experience required! Our instructors guide every step, so kids of all experience levels can jump right in and start coding and building.

Hands-on play meets guided storytelling in this fun-filled intro to building, thinking, and problem-solving.

✅ Intro to Code Logic: Learn the basics of code sequencing and logic through playful, guided tasks and simple movement control.

✅ Build with LEGO® Spike Essential: Construct nature-themed creatures and simple machines.

✅ Code Simple Reactions: Use beginner-friendly drag-and-drop coding to control movement, react to colours, and complete sorting challenges.

✅ Creative Habitat Missions: Design and build natural habitats and obstacles, applying simple engineering principles while fostering storytelling.

✅ Team Challenge: Work together to complete a fun, interactive challenge using their coded creations.

No need to bring LEGO kits or iPads — we provide everything! Just pack a nut-free snack, lunch, water bottle, and comfortable clothes so your child is ready to learn, play, and have fun.

• Programming skills: The students will develop essential coding skills by programming robots to solve engaging, real-world challenges.

• Creative problem-solving: Challenges will enhance their ability to think critically and find innovative solutions.

• Team collaboration: Students will strengthen teamwork and communication as they work together to build and refine their robotic designs.

• Engineering design principles: They'll apply engineering principles to construct, test, and evaluate robotics solutions.

This program can be booked as a 1-day or 2-day full program.  

Both days have different fun builds:

On Thursday, the kids get to build a cave car, an animal alarm, a triceratops, and a locomotive.

On Friday, they build a rocket launcher, a lunar rover, a harvester, and a satellite.

Those following the 2-day program can deepen their learning and increase the complexity of their builds on the second day.

This course is offered in collaboration with Rocket Academy.

Rocket Academy is a forward-thinking STEAM organisation dedicated to empowering kids through hands-on learning using LEGO® Education. Their founders, with over a decade of experience in corporate leadership, management consulting, digital and analytics, including roles at McKinsey & Company, infuse a dynamic curriculum with a wealth of expertise. They draw on practical insights from diverse sectors to design educational programs that mirror real-world challenges.

Their mission is to offer engaging, real-world learning experiences that not only prepare students for future careers but also ignite a lifelong passion for STEAM. By integrating industry practices and real-world applications into our teaching, Rocket Academy ensures that students are equipped to navigate future challenges and opportunities with creativity and confidence.

Rocket Academy instructors are trained professionals with a background in tech and education. All instructors have a Working with Children Check.

9:15 - 9:30 Drop-Off

9:30 - 9:45 Introduction & Warmup

9:45 - 11:00 Build Session 1

11:00 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:15 Build Session 2

12:15 - 1:00 Lunch Break

1:00 - 1:45 Build Session 3

1:45 - 2:00 Break

2:00 - 2:45 Build Session 4

2:45 - 3:15 Pack up 

3:30 Pick-Up