STEM workshops at Condover Hall
Part of our School of Coding series, our STEM workshops at Condover Hall give pupils hands-on experiences across coding, drones and engineering. Designed for both primary and secondary learners, each workshop blends creativity, problem-solving and interactive tech learning – all wrapped into your JCA adventure programme.
Tailored for different ages and experience levels, STEM sessions slot neatly into your residential timetable and balance perfectly with our outdoor and indoor adventure activities.
What to expect
STEM workshops run alongside your JCA activities and can be delivered simultaneously or in rotation, depending on the size of your group. Each workshop runs for 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a short break.
Students will enjoy:
- An interactive introduction to coding
- Hands-on experience with Edison or PyGame robots (age-dependent)
- Differentiated tasks to stretch every learner
- An introduction to engineering and testing
- Code-based problem-solving challenges
- A Q&A exploring real-world careers in coding, engineering, robotics and drones
STEM for primary schools
Our primary STEM workshop focuses on building computational thinking, teamwork and confidence through fun, accessible activities.
Learners begin with BBC Micro:bit coding, working with their tutor to code a fully functioning device — complete with a group game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Next, students move on to Edison robots, using block-based coding to navigate shapes, respond to claps and adjust movement through trial and error. It’s hands-on, inclusive and designed to spark curiosity.
The workshop finishes with a chat about STEM careers, helping pupils understand how coding and robotics link to real-world opportunities.
STEM for secondary schools
Our secondary STEM workshop dives deeper into computational thinking and real-world technology.
Students begin by breaking down the mechanics of drones, using basic physics and engineering principles to understand how drones are used professionally — from filming and surveying to emergency response.
They then learn to code drones using block-based programming, sending instructions to control movement and flight.
Groups later design and build obstacle courses, programming their drones to navigate them.
See what happens on a typical trip
For a clearer idea of how STEM fits into your wider JCA programme, explore our sample itineraries:
Looking for robotics, engineering or coding sessions?
Interested in our STEM workshops?
Our team is here to help you plan the perfect combination of STEM learning and outdoor adventure. Call 01273 647 200 or use the link below.