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Robotics Incursions forOSHC & Vacation Care
High-energy, hands-on robotics sessions for school holiday programs and after-school care, delivered Melbourne-wide. We bring every robot, iPad and activity booklet — your team just books the date.
Built for OSHC
An Incursion That Doesn't Add to Your Workload
You're juggling rosters, ratios and a hall full of kids. We've designed our incursions so the only thing you organise is the booking.
Zero prep for your team
We bring every robot, iPad, race track and activity booklet. Your educators supervise — we run the session end to end.
Setup and pack-down handled
We arrive before your session to set up and pack everything away afterwards. You need an indoor space with tables, chairs and a power point.
Built for mixed-age groups
Children work in pairs, so Prep to Year 6 groups work well together. Beginners get step-by-step support; confident kids get extension challenges.
Calm, structured delivery
Led by a qualified STEM educator with experience in OSHC, library and community settings. High energy without the chaos.
Paperwork sorted up front
WWCC, public liability insurance certificate, risk assessment and our child safety policy — the full compliance pack is available on request before you book.
Simple, GST-inclusive pricing
Flat session prices with no hidden costs, and a tax invoice that suits your service’s purchase order or approval process.
Sessions & Pricing
Three Sessions. One Flat Price Each.
Every session is for up to 30 children aged 6–14, with all equipment supplied. Prices include GST.
Screen-free buildingYoung Makers — Robotics Build & Race
“I built my own bot and raced it with my friends!”
A high-energy, screen-free session where kids get hands-on with real robotics — no tablets, no passive watching. Using Yahboom Lego-style kits, they build a custom rover from scratch, learn how robots sense and move, then race their creations on a track they help design.
- Discover what robots are and where they’re used in the real world
- Learn the parts of a robot and how they work together
- Build a custom rover using Yahboom Lego-style kits
- Apply real engineering principles — not just following instructions
- Race their bot in a friendly team competition
- Take home an activity booklet and explorer sticker
No prior experience needed. Kids work in pairs. Led by a qualified STEM educator and assistant (both WWCC cleared). All equipment supplied.
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Coding + competitionHack the Track — Robotics Masterclass
“I coded it myself — and then I won the race!”
Coding that actually does something. Kids use block-based programming to bring VinciBot robots to life — making them move, sense, react and compete. A mix of screen-based coding and hands-on unplugged challenges keeps every type of learner engaged from start to finish.
- Learn block coding with real VinciBot robots — sensors, logic, movement
- Work through screen-based and hands-on unplugged activities
- Build real coding logic step by step
- Compete in the Hack the Track team relay on the ThinkerLab track
- Take home an activity booklet and explorer sticker
No coding experience needed. Beginners build confidence; advanced students get extension challenges. Kids work in pairs sharing robots and iPads. Led by a qualified STEM educator (WWCC cleared). All equipment supplied.
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The full experienceHack the Track — Innovator Masterclass
“That was the best day of school this year.”
The full ThinkerLab experience. This extended session gives kids more robot time, deeper coding challenges and a proper bracket-format competition — with room for every child to go further than they thought they could. Ideal for STEM days, Science Week or end-of-term celebrations.
- Everything in the 90-minute Masterclass, with more depth and time per activity
- Extension coding challenges — no one waits around
- A full bracket-format Hack the Track competition
- A student debrief — what they built, how it works, what’s next
- Take home an activity booklet and explorer sticker
No coding experience needed. Kids work in pairs sharing robots and iPads. Led by a qualified STEM educator (WWCC cleared). All equipment supplied — we handle setup and pack-down.
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Not Sure Which Session to Choose?
Young Makers — Build & Race
For kids who love getting their hands on real hardware. They'll assemble their own rover from scratch, learn how each part works, and race what they've built. No screens, no code — just building, problem-solving and engineering pride.
Hack the Track — Masterclass
For kids ready to take an existing robot and make it do exactly what they want. They'll write real block code to control movement, activate sensors and compete in a programmed challenge. Less building, more “I made it do that.”
Want the most memorable option for a STEM day or end-of-term celebration? Choose the extended Innovator Masterclass — or tell us about your group and we'll recommend one.
How It Works
Booked in Three Steps
Designed for coordinators who don't have time for back-and-forth.
Send your dates
Use the form below or call us with your preferred dates, group size and which session you’re interested in. Not sure which? We’ll recommend one.
We confirm and invoice
We confirm the date and space requirements, then send a quote and tax invoice suitable for your service’s purchase order or approval process — plus the compliance pack if you need it.
We deliver on the day
We arrive ahead of the session, set everything up, run the full program and pack down afterwards. Every child takes home an activity booklet and explorer sticker.
Safety & Compliance
The Documentation Your Director Will Ask For
Everything is ready before you book — no chasing paperwork the week of the incursion.
Working With Children Check
All ThinkerLab facilitators hold a current Victorian WWCC. Copies available before your booking.
Public liability insurance
Current public liability cover, with a certificate of currency available for your records.
Risk assessment
A program-specific risk assessment is completed for every incursion. Request a copy any time.
Child safety policy
A documented child safety policy aligned with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Request the full compliance documentation pack with your enquiry, or email [email protected] — we'll send it before you commit to anything.
Rated 5.0 on Google
From 15 reviews by Melbourne families and program organisers. Read them on Google
“Kids stayed engaged the entire session — we've already rebooked.”
Bev
Group Leader
Scouts Victoria
ThinkerLab delivers hands-on robotics sessions at libraries, schools, Scout groups and community venues across Melbourne.
OSHC incursion FAQ
The operational details coordinators ask about most.
How many children can take part?
What ages is it suitable for?
What do we need to provide?
How long does setup take?
Do you have WWCC, insurance and risk assessments?
Can children with additional needs participate?
Do children need any prior experience?
How does payment work?
Where do you travel?
Can you run more than one session in a day?
Check Availability
Lock In Your Holiday Program Dates
Tell us your dates and group size and we'll reply with availability, a quote and anything else your approval process needs.
Looking for in-school programs instead? See our school incursions or curriculum-hours partnership programs. Parents can explore our holiday workshops.