Robotics Workshops For Schools

Robotics workshops at Condover Hall

Part of our School of Coding series, our robotics workshops at Condover Hall introduce students to the world of building, coding and controlling robots using real-world technology. Through computational thinking, programming and problem-solving, learners discover how robotics can shape everything from engineering to environmental science.

Just like all School of Coding sessions, robotics workshops slot smoothly into your JCA residential – balancing hands-on tech time with outdoor adventure.

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What to expect

Robotics workshops can run simultaneously or in rotation, depending on your group size. Each session lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a short break.

Students will explore:

An introduction to Crumble software
How code blocks work and how to break them down
What Edison robots can do – and how to programme them
VR-based coding activities
How robotics links to real-world skills and careers

Robotics with the School of Coding

Our robotics workshop shows students how coding becomes something real – something that moves, blinks, reacts and solves problems.

The session begins with building police lights using Crumble software, LED lights, wires, battery packs and buttons. Learners code their lights to flash red and blue with a single press.

To keep everyone challenged, extension tasks are available – such as adding a motorised wheel and coding it to spin. It’s a brilliant way to stretch confident coders.

Next, students move on to Edison robots. They’ll code their robot to navigate a race track using either block-based code or text-based Python (depending on the learner’s level). Through experimentation, testing and adjustments, students guide their robot through a tricky course – building logic and resilience along the way.

To wrap up, students explore how robotics exists in the real world, with examples such as autonomous vehicles and smart technologies.

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