Return to Mars STEM and Coding Workshop  (7 - 14 years)

When? 28th July 2026. 09:30 - 16:30.

(If required you can drop off at 08:00 and collect by 17:30)

Where? Westonbirt School, GL8 8QG

Who? Open to all children aged 7-14.

Return to Mars invites young engineers back to the Red Planet for the next chapter in this hands‑on STEM adventure — a mission designed to welcome newcomers while offering deeper challenges for those who completed Mission to Mars. This follow‑on workshop blends advanced robotics, creative problem‑solving, and story‑driven engineering to create a day that’s both exciting and meaningful.

Young engineers will design and build a more capable LEGO robot ready to take on a fresh Martian scenario. Using sensors, colour recognition, and multi‑step coding logic, their robot must identify key resources, transport them across the terrain, and interact with an automated base station that responds in real time. It’s a mission that rewards curiosity, experimentation, and clever thinking.

Alongside the technical learning, Return to Mars strengthens the transferable skills that matter in school, work, and life. Participants practise teamwork, communication, resilience, and decision‑making as they test ideas, debug their code, and collaborate like real engineering teams.

During the mission, young engineers will:

Build and program more advanced LEGO robots

Use sensors and colour recognition to trigger multi‑step actions

Interact with an automated “Mars Base” robot that responds to their deliveries

Strengthen coding logic, debugging strategies, and creative problem‑solving

Develop transferable life skills including teamwork, communication, resilience, and confident decision‑making

This is a full day of discovery that builds on the excitement of the original workshop while remaining fully accessible to newcomers. Return to Mars keeps the cinematic spirit alive while giving every young engineer the chance to level up their coding, engineering, and life skills in a fun, supportive environment.

You will need to bring:

- Snack (NO NUTS, May contain nuts or Pineapple). Lunch will be provided.

- Water Bottle.

Drop off: Follow the Discover Camp Signs!