Holiday Programs

Winter Tech Quest Camps - Short, project-based tech camps for the school holidays.

Friendly, focused holiday programs in robotics, coding and Minecraft game coding. Choose self-paced online learning, live online sessions, or in-person camps at Chadstone, Narre Warren and Bundoora — students learn by building, solving problems and creating projects they can share with family.

A holiday week that actually counts.

Every holiday program is built around a clear project goal so students stay engaged and parents see real outcomes. With small groups, expert mentors and modern tools, students complete guided challenges, build confidence and finish with achievements they can share with family.

Group of students gathered around a lime green table using a laptop and robotics kits for a hands on STEM activity in a classroom

Three holiday streams

Pick the stream that fits your child's interest — or mix across the holidays.

Three Ways to Join

Choose the learning format that works best for your family these holidays.

Years 2–6 · Holiday Camp | 29 & 30 June 2026 | 9am to 1 pm | In-Person only

Robotics Holiday Camp

Robotics with VEX IQ - Students enjoy a premium hands-on robotics experience where they design, build, code and test real VEX IQ robots. Through engineering challenges, missions and team-based problem-solving, students develop creativity, confidence and practical STEM skills.

What students will do

  • Build & program VEX IQ robots
  • Program robots to move, turn and complete missions
  • Test, troubleshoot and improve their robot designs
  • Work in teams to solve problems creatively
  • Build confidence in robotics, coding and STEM thinking
  • Years 2–6 · Holiday Camp | 1 July 2026 | 9am to 1 pm | In-Person, Online and Self-Paced

    Python Coding Holiday Camp

    Coding with Python - Students learn real coding with Python through small, achievable projects. They build confidence with core programming concepts such as sequencing, variables, input, logic and debugging while creating programs they can understand, improve and share.

    What students will do

  • Learn core Python coding concepts
  • Write simple programs using variables, input and logic
  • Build small, achievable coding projects
  • Practise problem-solving and debugging
  • Understand how real code works step by step
  • Create a program they can improve and share
  • Years 2–6 · Holiday Camp | 2 July 2026 | 9 am to 1 pm | In-Person, and Online

    Minecraft Game Coding Camp

    Minecraft Game Coding - Students explore creative coding and game design inside Minecraft Education. They build worlds, create rule-based game behaviours and use coding concepts to control actions, challenges and interactions — learning problem-solving, logic and AI-style thinking through play.

    Years 4–7 · Holiday Camp | 29 June - July 2026 | Online Program with Live Support from 4 pm to 5 pm

    Python Coding Holiday Quest

    Learn Python at your own pace inside Forge. This flexible holiday program gives students guided Python lessons, coding challenges and mini projects they can complete from home. Students can work independently, revisit activities as needed, and build confidence step by step without needing to attend a live class.

    Best for: students who want flexible holiday learning with support available when needed.

    What students will do

  • Build creative worlds inside Minecraft Education
  • Use coding concepts to control actions and behaviours
  • Create rule-based game challenges and interactions
  • Explore logic, problem-solving and AI-style thinking
  • Design missions, obstacles or game systems
  • Learn through play, creativity and experimentation
  • What students will do

  • Follow guided Python lessons inside Forge
  • Complete beginner-friendly coding challenges
  • Practise variables, input, logic and debugging
  • Build small Python mini projects
  • Use hints and learning resources when they get stuck
  • Earn XP, badges and progress milestones
  • Finish the program with stronger coding confidence and a sense of achievement
  • Locations & enrolment

    Join us live online from anywhere in Australia, or in person at one of our three Melbourne centres.

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    Online (Live via Zoom)

    Live instructor-led — join from anywhere in Australia

  • Years 2–8
  • 1-Hour per day (3pm to 4pm)
  • Mon 29 June to Fri 3 July
  • Max 8 students per instructor
  • Per-program pricing
  • Winter Camp · Booking now

    Chadstone

    In-person at our Chadstone centre (Waterman Business Centre – Chadstone Shopping Centre)

  • Years 2–8
  • Half-day (9 am to 1 pm)
  • Max 8 students per instructor
  • Per-program pricing
  • Enquire about Winter Camp

    Narre Warren

    Level 2/66 Victor Cres, Narre Warren VIC

  • Years 2–8
  • Half-day & full-day options
  • Max 8 students per instructor
  • Per-day pricing — see enquiry
  • Enquire about Winter Camp

    Bundoora

    Uni Hill Town Centre, 1–3 Janefield Dr, Bundoora VIC
  • Years 2–8
  • Half-day & full-day options
  • Max 8 students per instructor
  • Per-day pricing — see enquiry
  • BYOD friendly for Coding and Game Coding Minecraft camps · Devices, robots and software provided in-person

    2026 School Holiday Dates

    Victorian school holiday windows. Specific camp days within each window will be confirmed before each release of bookings.

    Summer (Jan)

    Pre-Term 1

    Mon 19 Jan – Fri 30 Jan 2026

    Back-to-school week of camps

    Autumn

    Term 1 → Term 2

    Mon 6 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Includes Easter — selected days only

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    Winter

    Term 2 → Term 3

    Mon 29 Jun – Fri 10 Jul 2026

    Week 1 (Mon–Thu): choose from Robotics, Coding and Game Coding camps

    Spring

    Term 3 → Term 4

    Mon 21 Sep – Thurs 24 Sep 2026

    Week 1 (Mon–Thu): choose from Robotics, Coding and Game Coding camps

    Camp days are released ahead of each holiday window. Join our newsletter or contact us to be notified first.

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