Young Innovators - Life on Mars Holiday Program (Drone & Robotic Y3-Y6)

Would you like your child to explore the exciting world of drones and robots for 2 days? Basic coding, ideal for beginners.

Would you like your child to explore the exciting world of drones and robots for 2 days? Basic coding, ideal for beginners.

Can humans live on Mars? What challenges would we face in building a colony on the Red Planet?

Join us for an exciting two-day STEM holiday program, where students will take on the role of future Martian settlers! Through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, robotics, and drone exploration, participants will learn about Mars' extreme environment and develop problem-solving skills to tackle the challenges of space exploration.

This immersive program is tailored for children aged 8 to 12 years old who are curious about science, technology, and adventure!

Program Highlights:

Understanding Space & Mars
-Discover Mars’ environment and the challenges of human settlement.
-Learn about space travel, engineering constraints, and resource management.

Engineering & Problem-Solving
-Design and build a Martian habitat using craft materials.
-Develop critical thinking skills to address real-world challenges like oxygen supply, food production, and radiation protection.

Practical Robotics & Drone Skills
-Learn the basics of drone flying & get an introduction to coding for drones.
-Navigate drones through space-themed obstacle courses simulating a journey to Mars.
-Use robots to transport and deploy habitats in a simulated Martian landscape.

Collaboration & Teamwork
-Work in teams to design, build, and deploy a Martian settlement.
-Engage in problem-solving activities that foster communication and leadership skills.

Key Features
1. Hands-on learning through real-world STEM challenges
2. Encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork
3. Engaging mix of science, engineering, robotics, and drones
4. Perfect for kids who love space exploration and technology

Event Details:

Date: 8th & 9th Jan (Thur & Fri) 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (8.45 - 9am drop off and 3.30 - 3.45pm pick up)
Location: Level 1 / 130 Hay Street, Subiaco
Cost: $290 (2 days, includes booking fee & teaching materials)
Year Group: Year 3 to Year 6 (no coding background required for this program)

Please notice that you need to bring your own water bottle, lunch and laptop/ipad to the event.

Event Refund & Cancellation Policy

• We reserve the right to cancel the program if minimum numbers are not met.
• If a cancellation is required, families will receive early notice and a full refund (including the Eventbrite booking fee).

• Change of mind cancellations are accepted with at least 7 days’ notice before the event start date. A refund of the program fee will be provided. However, Eventbrite booking fees cannot be refunded.

• Cancellations made 3 days before the event start date will incur a 20% cancellation fee, calculated based on the total program fee plus the Eventbrite booking fee.

• Cancellations made 1 day before the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee, calculated based on the total program fee plus the Eventbrite booking fee.
• No refund will be provided for cancellations on the day of the event or non-attendance.