Free Robotics Workshop For Children On Oct 17

Connectech Coding and the Bermy Bots, will host a free robot-building and block-coding workshop for children ages 9 to 14 on October 17.

A spokesperson said, “Calling all future engineers, tinkerers, and kids who take apart the TV remote just to see how it works! Connectech Coding is proud to support the Bermy Bots, Bermuda’s National Robotics Team, as they give back to the community with a free robot building and block coding workshop for children ages 9 to 14 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Connectech Coding.

“Robotics is a competitive sport, complete with teamwork, strategy, game day nerves, and a cheering crowd. But unlike most sports, it is one where every kid can go pro. The players of today become the engineers, programmers, and innovators of tomorrow. FIRST, the global robotics program the Bermy Bots compete in, calls it “the only sport where every kid can go pro,” and this workshop gives Bermuda’s youngest players their first shot at the starting lineup.

Ethan Getizo, Ryan McLean, Kale Simons, Max Kempe, Ryan Williams, Nicholas Carey, Keeliah Caines, Ava Simons, Joy Yammine, Aleshka Urrutia

“The workshop is the team’s own community service initiative. With Connectech’s support, the students planned it from start to finish, right down to designing the event graphics. Young participants will build their own robot, learn the basics of block coding, and watch their creations roll to life, all coached by teens who compete on the international robotics stage.”

“Our Bermy Bots could have spent their Saturday building robots for themselves, and instead they chose to build up the next generation,” said Coral Wells, Executive Director of Connectech Coding. “These students are philanthropists in the making, and we could not be prouder of them.”

A spokesperson added, “The initiative reflects FIRST’s core values of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition, where teams compete hard while helping others succeed. Connectech builds these same values into every program it offers. For the Bermy Bots, community service is a requirement, not an extra.

Event Details

• What: Free robot building and block coding workshop
• Hosted by: Connectech Coding and the Bermy Bots
• Who: Children ages 9 to 14
• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
• Where: Connectech Coding, Sofia House, 4th Floor, 48 Church Street, Hamilton
• Cost: Free
• Drop off: Parents may drop off once their child is signed in
• Register: www.connectech.bm

“Spaces are limited and robots wait for no one, so register early! No experience or equipment necessary, only curiosity and an open mind.

Cheer On the Bermy Bots

“The team heads to Atlanta soon for its first competition of the season. Follow along and cheer them on at @Connectechbda on Instagram!

“Looking for more tech fun? Visit www.connectech.bm to register for Connectech’s Fall and Christmas Camps.”

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