Join the District Innovation & Robotics Group for Term 3 and Term 4 2026 to explore hands-on robotics, drone piloting, and environmental technology. Designed for Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers with zero prior technical experience required, youth will work in small teams to solve real-world challenges, protect local waterways, compete in friendly regional events, and earn World Scouting badges.

Program Details

• Who: Open to Cubs (ages 8–11), Scouts (ages 11–14), and Venturers (ages 14–18) across the District. This program is not suitable for Joeys (ages 5-7).

• When: September to November 2026, Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• Where: Clifton Gardens Scout Hall (parking in Sirius Cove Road).

• Capacity: Limited to 30–40 youth members across 6 teams to ensure maximum hands-on gear access.

• Program Fee: $200 per youth participant(Note: Specific competition event entry fees are recovered separately per participating team).

What Youth Will Experience (Introduced over time)

• Land Robotics: Construct and program robots using LEGO SPIKE Prime and VEX competition systems.

• Drone Piloting & Safety: Master flight manoeuvres, aerial obstacles, and flight safety protocols.

• Eco-Tech & Streamwatch: Partner with Greater Sydney Landcare’s Streamwatch to build water-monitoring sensors to test local waterways.

• Regional Competitions: Opportunity to enter friendly RECF events including Pymble Ladies’ College, Crows Nest, and National Championship pathways.

• Badge Outcomes: Direct alignment with Special Interest Area (SIA) Badges and the WOSM Impact Innovators Challenge.

Adult Support & Rover Callout: The success of this program hinges on recruiting section leaders, adult helpers, and Rover Scouts to support our 6 youth teams. No prior technical or engineering experience is required—just enthusiasm to help youth collaborate and problem-solve. Please indicate on your registration form if you or an older family member are able to assist as a team helper during Sunday sessions.

Mandatory Social Media Consent Requirement: A mandatory requirement of participation in our event and competition partners’ programs (e.g., RECF, VEX, and LEGO) is that you consent to your child’s image, video, and event participation being published on social media channels, websites, and media releases. This includes channels associated with Scouts Australia, Scouts NSW, District, EarthTribe, and event partners such as RECF, VEX, and LEGO. Granting social media photo consent is a mandatory condition of enrolment in this program. Please do not enrol in this program if you do not consent to your child’s image, video, and event participation being published.