Project Bucephalus took home in 2025 the Impact Award at the FIRST Championships in the USA, the single highest award in the global program! Project Bucephalus Robotics - are only the 4th team outside the USA to ever receive this honour in 32 years - and they’re from right here in the Illawarra! Recognised for their groundbreaking work in STEM education, they’ve officially joined the FIRST Hall of Fame.
And the fun doesn’t stop there.....
Running since 2011, this Wollongong-based group offers dynamic robotics workshops - their after-school and school holiday workshops are an excellent activity for STEM-minded (or LEGO-obsessed) kids!
These workshops are a fantastic way to spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and make new friends.
Bookings for all events are made through their TryBooking page and you can apply your Creative Kids voucher during registration. To obtain your voucher or get more information regarding the Creative Kids program visit service.nsw.gov.au.
Please reach out and contact the team with any questions regarding their School Holiday Program HERE or contact them on 0403 390 547. They also have an FAQ Page HERE for more information. Click here for more information regarding Project Bucephalus' cool STEM and robot building programs!

Wollongong & Shoalhaven