Saturday Tech Xplorers | Warwick & Rugby

Saturday Academies are a weekly STEM coding, robotics and game design class for children aged 5–13, run by ComputerXplorers Warwickshire in the heart of Warwick & Rugby.

Saturday Tech Academies | Kids Coding, Robotics & Game Design Classes in Warwick & Rugby 

• Timetable: Saturday mornings

• Locations:

• Old Church Building, Heart of Warwick Community Project, 45 West Street, Warwick, CV34 6AB 

• Hill Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2NB 

• Suitable for: 

  • Tech Xplorers - Age 9–13 years - 9:30am – 10:45am

  • Junior Xplorers - Age 5 - 8 years - 11am - 12pm

• Booking: Book your space online

• Contact: Email warwickshire@computerxplorers.co.uk to chat with the team.

Designed to inspire creativity, confidence and problem‑solving, this weekly technology academy blends hands‑on learning with exciting digital challenges. Children don’t just learn about technology – they actively create with it.

Sessions run every Saturday morning and are structured into 5–7 week subject blocks, with each week building on the last. At the end of each block, children complete a final project that brings all their new skills together, before moving on to a brand‑new tech topic.

What Will Children Learn?

Children explore a wide range of cutting‑edge technology subjects, including:

• Game Design – Plan, build and play your own computer games

• Robotics – Code, customise, race and battle using Edison Robots, Botley robots and LEGO Robotics

• Digital Animation – Create impressive 2D and 3D animations

• Coding Challenges – Develop logical thinking through fun, tech‑based puzzles

• 3D Architecture – Design and build in 3D, with opportunities to 3D print creations to take home

• Minecraft Education – Collaborative build challenges, coding tasks and problem‑solving using Minecraft Education Edition

All activities are age‑appropriate, engaging and designed to support computational thinking, creativity and teamwork.

Booking: Book your space online

"Wow! What an impressive class, my son loves it and was so proud to show me what he had created, am quite impressed by what he’s made. He feels quite the genius now! Thank you so much for introducing such an engaging and entertaining after school club!! We love it." - Steve - December 2025

What’s Provided

• All computers and devices

• Robotics kits and hardware

• Software and digital tools

• Stationery and activity materials

Children can simply turn up ready to explore and create.

"Our daughter really enjoys her weekly club with ComputerXplorers. We can see her problem solving, logical thinking and curiosity to learn more really improving. She was so excited to share the game she'd coded with our family. Also attended the holiday club over Oct half term with my younger daughter (age 5) and both had a super time." - Claire - November 2025

FAQs - Saturday Tech Academies

What age is Saturday Tech Academies suitable for? This group is designed for children aged 5–13 years.

Does my child need prior coding or tech experience? No experience is needed. Sessions are structured to support beginners while still challenging more confident learners.

How are the sessions structured? Each subject runs in a 5–7 week block, building skills week by week, with a final project at the end of the block.

Can my child try a session before committing? Yes – trial sessions are available, contact the team for more info

Do parents need to stay? These are drop‑off sessions unless otherwise stated by the provider.

Is all equipment provided? Yes – all tech, hardware, computers and materials are included.

Is this suitable for home‑educated children? Absolutely. Many families use our academies as part of a broader home education or enrichment programme.

Is this class suitable for children with SEN / SEND? Saturday Tech Academies are designed to be inclusive, supportive and welcoming. Many children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD and learning differences, enjoy the structured, hands-on and interest-led nature of the sessions. Parents are encouraged to get in touch with the team before booking to discuss any specific requirements and see whether the sessions are a good fit.