Clubs & Workshops
From robotics and coding to astronomy and environmental science, explore a variety of STEM clubs that match your interests. No matter your age or skill level, there’s a place for you to learn, grow, and innovate!
FIRST Lego League Explore
FIRST LEGO League Explore age 6 to 9. Introduces coding, design and real-world research, all whilst working as a team and having lots of fun!
Submit a Registration- Location: Sawston (on-site)
- Team Size: 2-8 children
FIRST Lego League Challenge
FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a global competion for students aged 9 -16. Teams build and program LEGO robots to complete missions on a game board, while also researching and presenting solutions to a real-world problem.
Submit a Registration- Location: Cambridge, Cambourne, Sawston (on-site)
- Team size: 2-10 children
Scratch Coding
Learn to code by creating games, stories, and animations. Members use Scratch to explore logic, creativity, and computational thinking in a fun way.
Submit a Registration- Location: Sawston (on-site)
- Team size: 2-15 children
First Tech - Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics competition for students aged 12 to 18. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in a game, using a variety of materials and technologies.
Submit a Registration- Location: Sawston (on-site)
- Team size: 2-15 children
BBC Micro:Bit
Explore coding and electronics with the BBC Micro:bit. Members create interactive projects while learning programming, creativity, and problem-solving.
Submit a Registration- Location: Cambridge (on-site)
- Team size: 2-10 children
Chess Game
Sharpen your mind with strategy and logic. Members build problem-solving skills and critical thinking through fun, challenging games.
Submit a Registration- Location: Cambridge (on-site)
- Team size: 2-10 children
3D Printing
Learn to design and create real objects using 3D printers. Members turn ideas into models while exploring engineering, design, and creativity.
Submit a Registration- Location: Cambridge (on-site)
- Team size: 2-10 children
Ham Radio
Discover how radios connect the world! Members explore electronics, communication, and global networking through hands-on experiments and real STEM learning.
Submit a Registration- Location: Cambridge (on-site)
- Team size: 5-20 children
Ignite Magazine
Writing and reviewing articles to our quarterly Youth STEM Magazine, created by children for children, with topics that change each quarter.
Submit a Registration- Location: virtual
- Team size: 5-20 children
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about the STEM clubs.
Anyone! Whether you're a beginner or already love STEM, there’s a club for all ages and skill levels.
All STEM clubs are free to join, though we may charge a small fee for materials. We will always inform you ahead of time if any fees apply.
Parents must act as mentors, provide guidance on projects, or help gather materials and resources.
Definitely! Some clubs look for donations of time, supplies, or even financial contributions to make their events and activities possible. If you have fundraising ideas or can help with organizing, your involvement will make a big difference.
Parents are encouraged to attend all STEM club meetings and events to help the teams stay focused on their progress and provide support.
There are many ways to get involved! You can help with transportation to meetings, volunteer for events, or assist with projects.