Children aged four to 10 will have the chance to explore robotics through hands-on activities at Corio Library in Norlane on Sunday, 30 August.
The free session, presented by the Bengali Society of Geelong Inc., is designed to introduce young children to robotics and STEM through play, experimentation and simple practical activities.
Running from 3pm to 5pm, the programme will feature a range of child-friendly robots and activities aimed at encouraging children to build, create and experiment. Organisers say the session will be led by a team of engineers, researchers and educators.
The event includes activities involving several robots, each offering a different way for children to interact with technology. These include Blue-Bot, mBot, Sphero, Draw-Bot, Robo-Arm and Follow-Bot.
The activities are intended to give children an early introduction to concepts such as movement, control, drawing, following instructions and robotic mechanisms, while keeping the session accessible for younger learners.
Organisers describe the programme as a hands-on and play-based experience, with the focus on allowing children to learn through participation rather than formal classroom instruction.
The session will be held at Corio Library, 11-15 Cox Road, Norlane, Victoria. Children and families are encouraged to book in advance through Eventbrite.
The main session runs from 3pm to 5pm, with organisers noting that setup will take place between 2pm and 3pm.
For bookings and further event information, families can visit the Eventbrite listing for the Robotics for Kids session.
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