LEGO Robotics & Creative Technology
Ages 6–8 · Broxburn
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BIG IDEAS. REAL-WORLD DISCOVERY.
Engineering the Future,
One Young Mind
at a Time.
Practical STEM education delivered in communities across Scotland.
BUILD · CODE · CREATE · BELONG
For curious minds aged 6–18Hands-on, project-based learningCommunity learning hubs across Scotland
STUDY WITH US
A first step. A world of possibility.
From a first moving model to an ambitious engineering project, find a place to put curiosity into practice.
Browse programme guides below. For current dates, fees and places, check the existing booking pages. Course bookings · ClassForKids bookings.
8 programme guides
Robotics Explorers
Ages 8–9 · Broxburn
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Physical Computing with MicroPython
Ages 10–18 · Broxburn
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Engineering & Innovation Club
Ages 9–18 · Broxburn
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Game Design & Development with Unity
Ages 11–18 · Broxburn
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Digital Futures & Well-Being
Ages 6–18 · Edinburgh
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Lunar Habitat Design
Check age requirements · Broxburn
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LEGO Computer Science & AI Holiday Camp
Check age requirements · To be confirmed
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OUR SCHOOLS
Follow your curiosity.
Five subject areas. Countless ways to explore.
Practical STEM learning, connected by creativity.
01 /
Robotics & Automation
Build machines. Explore movement.
Explore subject ↗02 /Computer Science & AI
Understand the code behind the world.
Explore subject ↗03 /Engineering & Design
Turn a question into a working idea.
Explore subject ↗04 /Aerospace & Space Systems
Take your imagination further.
Explore subject ↗05 /Game Development
Create worlds of your own.
Explore subject ↗
INNOVATION IN ACTION
Ideas come to life
when we build together.
Design, test and improve. From robotics challenges to youth-led space engineering, learners explore problems through practical projects and teamwork.
Explore robotics & teamwork →Discover lunar habitat design →LEARNING PATHWAYS
Room to grow, at every step.
01 / Discover
Build a foundation
Explore moving models and beginner coding with LEGO Robotics & Creative Technology.
02 / Explore
Make connections
Connect code, sensors and motors through Robotics Explorers and physical computing.
03 / Innovate
Develop your ideas
Take on collaborative engineering, game development and competition challenges.
Suitability depends on each programme’s age and experience requirements. Explore the course guide before booking.
OUR LEARNING HUBS
Great learning.
Closer to home.
We bring the equipment, ideas and hands-on learning to community centres, schools and partner venues. First Step Robotics operates a mobile education model, with no permanent campus.
View locations & enrol ↗Broxburn
Strathbrock Community Centre
189A West Main Street, EH52 5LH · Entrance B
Wardieburn
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
11 Pilton Drive, EH5 1NF
Venues and schedules vary by programme. Check your booking details before travelling.
NEWS & EVENTS
Our community, in motion.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT · 2026
Celebrating young engineering talent
Celebrating Kanav Jain of First Step Robotics, named UK Young Engineer of the Year 2026.
First Step Robotics achievementsCOMMUNITY
Learning worth sharing
Family Tech Day brings building, creativity and robotics competition together.
Explore our community ↗PROGRAMME UPDATES
What’s coming up?
Explore live course listings for session dates and funded opportunities. Holiday camp dates are awaiting confirmation.
Check dates & availability ↗PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Opening doors to STEM.
Selected free programmes are supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, including Young Start funding for First Step Innovate.
Explore the funded programme ↗ABOUT FIRST STEP ROBOTICS
A community for the next generation of makers.
Community-based STEM education for young people aged 6–18. We connect robotics, programming, artificial intelligence, engineering, aerospace and game development through hands-on learning across Scotland.
Our Schools organise connected STEM subject areas. Our programmes provide practical community education and do not award university degrees.
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