Birmingham City University venue
Birmingham

Holiday Tech Camp at Birmingham City University

5 star rated on GoogleAs seen on BBCDBS Enhanced checked staffOfsted registered

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Camps still running near you: Robocode Solihull - Afternoon Teen Club (about 6 mi away).

Birmingham City University: what a day looks like

Birmingham City University runs half and full day sessions, for ages 6 to 17, at Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St, B4 7BD. Days are capped at 45 children, and you pick the exact ones that suit your family.

Every day is hands on and they take home what they make. Groups are set by age and led by DBS Enhanced checked mentors, and everything is included, from laptops to robot kits.

All equipment includedLaptops, robot kits and materials
Small groups by ageReal attention for every child
DBS Enhanced checked staffExperienced, safeguarding-trained mentors
Physical activity every dayGames and active play, sometimes a supervised local walk

What your child will do

Every camp runs robotics and coding. The rest changes between camps on purpose, so a child who comes back gets something new. That means one week will not cover everything below, and some activities, like 3D printing and arcade builds, depend on the equipment at this venue.

Tell us what your child is hoping to do when you book and we will do our best to build it into the week.

Mentor and Robocoder examining a completed robot car at Robocode

Robotics

Build, program and battle autonomous robots using competition-grade kits. From sensor arrays to motor control, Robocoders learn real engineering.

Robocoder at a racing simulator station at Robocode centre

Game Development

Design characters, build levels and code game logic. Robocoders create a playable game using industry-standard tools and creative problem solving.

Colourful 3D printed objects on display at the Robocode centre

3D Printing

Sketch it, model it, print it. Robocoders design in CAD software and watch their creations come to life on our Bambu Lab printers. Printing depends on the kit at your venue and the week you book.

Robocoder proudly showing off completed Arduino breadboard project

Electronics

Wire circuits, connect sensors and program microcontrollers. Hands-on Arduino projects that light up, move and respond to the real world.

Robocoder proudly holding up a completed electronics project

AI & Cyber Security

Understand the tech shaping the world. Hands-on AI projects and cyber security challenges, not just theory.

Robocoders playing table tennis during break time at Robocode

Physical Activity

Movement, games and active play to keep energy up between sessions. Table tennis, team challenges and more.

Inside a Robocode camp

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What parents say

5 star rated on Google, 45+ reviews

My son and niece have had an amazing time at summer HAF with Robocode, he has learnt so much and is happy to go every day, he's looking forward to more.
Rebecca HardingReview from Google
Really worth the money and really fun. Staff are nice and really fun. If your kid likes robots and making games plus 3D printing, so worth the money.
charlotte ahernReview from Google
Passionate and young staff, committed to teaching the kids. My son's made friends and has done several courses now.
Chris ElliottReview from Google
Yahya enjoyed his day, he was so fascinated about the game he made and named it Unxper. Looking forward to his next visit.
Fatima HabibFeedback from a Robocode parent
Thanks to the friendly team.
Murad IdrisFeedback from a Robocode parent

Getting there

Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St, B4 7BD

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Common questions

What times do camps run at Birmingham City University?

Half and full day sessions. Drop-off opens 15 minutes before your session starts. The exact days are shown while you book.

What ages can attend?

Birmingham City University takes ages 6 to 17. Children are grouped by age so every child works with kids at their level.

What should my child bring?

Just comfortable clothes, a named water bottle and curiosity. All tech equipment, laptops, kits and materials are provided. On warm days please apply sun cream before drop-off and send a hat: groups spend time outdoors.

Do the children ever leave the venue?

Sometimes. Camps may include a short, supervised walk to a local park or green space, with staff walking alongside the group the whole way. Not every venue does this, and it depends on the day and the weather. We ask your permission when you book, and children who are not taking part stay at the venue with a member of staff. You can change your answer at any time from your booking page, including during the camp.

Half and full day sessions

Holiday camps in Birmingham

Robocode runs Ofsted registered holiday camps at Birmingham City University for children aged 6 to 17. Kids spend the day coding games, building robots and 3D printing with DBS Enhanced checked mentors, so camp doubles as holiday childcare that they actually look forward to. The venue is at Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan St, B4 7BD, an easy trip from across the wider Birmingham area. See all our camps in Birmingham.