In-Person Workshops
A$199 per day
13–14 January 2027
Glen Waverley, Melbourne
Robotics and Python through hands-on building, coding and practical challenges. Choose either workshop or both.
Explore In-Person WorkshopsSummer Holiday Programmes 2026–2027
Build. Code. Create. This Summer!
Give your child the opportunity to explore robotics, programming, digital creativity and AI through practical learning experiences. Choose hands-on workshops in Melbourne, live instructor-led online courses or flexible self-paced learning through the Innovate Forge App.
Hands-On RoboticsPython CodingWeb DevelopmentAI App BuildingLive Online LearningSelf-Paced Challenges
Three flexible ways to participate
Choose Your Summer Experience
Select one or more learning options. Each programme stands on its own.
Live Online Workshops
A$149 per course
18–22 January 2027
Live on Zoom · Melbourne AEDT
Web Creators, Python Project Builders and Young AI App Builders. One hour daily across five days, with live instructor guidance.
Explore Live Online WorkshopsForge Summer Coding — Self-Paced
A$69 per student
15 December 2026 – 31 January 2027
Innovate Forge App
Independent guided coding challenges, mini-projects and creative activities around your holiday schedule. No compulsory live classes.
Explore Forge Summer Coding — Self-Paced13–14 January 2027 · 9:00 am–3:00 pm AEDT
Hands-On Summer Workshops — Glen Waverley
Two exciting days of practical learning, creativity and discovery. Each workshop is standalone; enquire about either day or both.
Wednesday, 13 January 2027 · A$199 per student
Robotics & Engineering
Engineer It. Build It. Make It Work!
An exciting hands-on day where students explore robotics, engineering and practical problem-solving. Students design, build, test and improve robotic or mechanical solutions using Academy equipment.
- Discover robotics and engineering principles
- Explore mechanisms, movement and structures
- Build and experiment with robotics equipment
- Complete practical engineering challenges
- Test, troubleshoot and improve designs
- Demonstrate and explain their solutions
Skills: Engineering thinking · Practical problem-solving · Creativity and innovation · Collaboration · Confidence with robotics technology
Student outcome: A built and tested robotic or mechanical solution, with a short explanation of how it works.
Thursday, 14 January 2027 · A$199 per student
Python Coding
Code It. Test It. Create Something Amazing!
A practical introduction to Python programming through creative projects and problem-solving. Students build an interactive application or coding project suited to their experience.
- Introduction to Python programming
- Variables and basic data types
- Input, output and user interaction
- Conditions and decision-making
- Loops and programming logic
- Testing and debugging
- Building a final project
Skills: Computational thinking · Python programming fundamentals · Logical problem-solving · Debugging skills · Confidence creating computer programs
Student outcome: A working beginner-friendly Python project or meaningfully customised coding activity.
Glen Waverley, Melbourne · Start 9:00 am · Finish 3:00 pm · A$199 per day.
Ask the Academy about the exact venue, device requirements, lunch and snacks, and drop-off and collection arrangements. Robotics equipment remains Academy property.
18–22 January 2027 · Melbourne AEDT
Live Online Summer Coding Workshops
Learn from home through live Zoom demonstrations, coding challenges and creative projects. Each course runs one hour per day across five days, at A$149 per student.
9:00–10:00 am daily · A$149
Web Creators — HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Build your first interactive website.
Students are introduced to the foundations of modern web development through practical, achievable projects.
Day 1 — Discover HTML
Learn what makes up a webpage. Explore headings, paragraphs, links, images and lists. Build a basic structured webpage.
Day 2 — Design with CSS
Introduce colours, typography, spacing and layout. Style the HTML webpage. Build a simple visual identity.
Day 3 — Make It Interactive
Introduce basic JavaScript concepts. Add a button, simple quiz interaction or user-controlled feature. Explain how an action changes what appears on screen.
Day 4 — Build Your Web Project
Choose a project such as a personal portfolio, information website, quiz or mini interactive tool. Develop and test the project. Improve functionality and presentation.
Day 5 — Showcase & Reflect
Test and debug. Explain HTML, CSS and JavaScript contributions. Present or document the finished project. Reflect on future improvements.
Student outcome: A small interactive website project appropriate to the student's experience.
Innovate Forge App — approved, age-appropriate coding environment.
10:15–11:15 am daily · A$149
Python Project Builders
Turn coding skills into useful projects and interactive programs.
Students learn core Python concepts and apply them to an original or meaningfully customised project.
Day 1 — Meet Python
Understand what Python is used for. Explore input and output. Write and run a simple program.
Day 2 — Variables & Decisions
Use variables and basic data types. Introduce conditions and decision-making. Develop a mini interactive activity.
Day 3 — Loops & Logic
Explore repetition and program flow. Use loops in an achievable project. Practise reading and debugging code.
Day 4 — Build a Python Project
Choose an interactive quiz, text-based adventure, ticket or booking calculator simulation, simple decision-making program or another instructor-approved project. Introduce functions where suitable for the student's level.
Day 5 — Test, Improve & Showcase
Review code and fix errors. Explain the project's logic. Demonstrate the working program. Reflect on learning and possible improvements.
Student outcome: An original or meaningfully customised beginner/intermediate Python project.
Innovate Forge App — approved Python learning environment.
11:30 am–12:30 pm daily · A$149
Young AI App Builders — From Idea to Prototype
Explore how ideas can become digital applications with the help of AI.
An introductory educational app-design and AI-assisted creation program — not a professional software-development qualification.
Day 1 — Discover an App Idea
Identify an everyday challenge. Consider potential users. Define the purpose of an app. Sketch the proposed solution.
Day 2 — Plan the App
Design a simple user journey. Sketch screens and interactions. Identify essential features. Explore how apps respond to user input.
Day 3 — Introduction to AI-Assisted Building
Learn how AI can assist design and coding. Practise clear instructions and prompts. Explore responsible, age-appropriate use. Understand that AI-generated outputs can contain errors.
Day 4 — Prototype & Test
Create an interactive app prototype or simple working feature using the custom AI development app. Test user interactions. Identify limitations. Improve the prototype.
Day 5 — Demonstrate Your App
Present the app concept and intended users. Demonstrate available interactions. Explain where AI assistance was used. Reflect on design, testing, safety and next steps.
Student outcome: A simple digital application prototype, interactive demonstrator or suitable beginner project.
A custom AI development app — approved, age-appropriate tooling only; no paid third-party AI accounts required.
Choose a single course or enquire about several. AI projects are supervised learning-lab prototypes, not production-ready commercial applications.
Innovate Forge App · Independent learning
Learn Anytime, Anywhere with Innovate Forge
Forge Summer Coding — Self-Paced
A$69 per student
15 December 2026 – 31 January 2027
Learn at Your Own Pace. Build at Your Own Speed.
Explore programming through guided coding challenges and practical projects using the Innovate Forge App, around your holiday schedule.
- Guided Python coding activities
- Practical mini-projects
- Computational thinking challenges
- Creative programming exercises
- A final coding project
- Flexible learning on a laptop or compatible device
- Progress through the Forge learning environment
Independent digital learning, separate from instructor-led online courses. No compulsory Zoom classes or unrestricted Academy access. Optional educator support follows the Academy’s scheduled arrangements.
Compare your options
Which Summer Experience Is Right for Your Child?
In-Person Workshops
- Location
- Glen Waverley, Melbourne
- Dates
- 13–14 January 2027
- Time
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Instructor
- Face-to-face
- Main focus
- Robotics or Python
- Fee
- A$199 per day
Live Online Workshops
- Location
- Live on Zoom · Melbourne AEDT
- Dates
- 18–22 January 2027
- Time
- One hour daily
- Instructor
- Live online
- Main focus
- Web, Python or AI apps
- Fee
- A$149 per course
Forge Summer Coding — Self-Paced
- Location
- Innovate Forge App
- Dates
- 15 December 2026 – 31 January 2027
- Time
- Flexible
- Instructor
- Independent
- Main focus
- Guided coding challenges
- Fee
- A$69 per student
Why Innovate Forge Academy?
More Than Screen Time. Real Skills for the Future.
Young people learn best when they explore ideas, solve meaningful challenges and create something of their own. Our programmes encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and confidence through practical learning experiences.
- Practical project-based learning
- Real coding and engineering skills
- Supportive learning environments
- Confidence through creating
- Learning pathways beyond the holidays
For parents
Your Summer Questions
Summer 2027
Make This Summer a Season of Discovery!
Choose your child's next learning adventure.