# Koala Bytes

> Koala Bytes is a Sydney robotics academy for kids aged 4–12+, teaching LEGO and VEX robotics in small hands-on classes across Sydney's North Shore.

## About

Koala Bytes teaches kids robotics and coding through fun, project-based classes using LEGO SPIKE and VEX IQ kits. Classes are small (max 8–10 students) so every child gets individual attention, taught by a Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of industry experience. No account or ongoing commitment is required to try a class — book a trial directly on the website.

**Contact:** enroll@koalabytes.com.au | 0469 040 360
**Website:** https://koalabytes.com.au
**Book a trial:** https://koalabytes.com.au/#programs

## Programs

### LEGO Junior
- Ages 4+, Beginner level
- LEGO SPIKE Essential kits — block-based coding, colour sensors, lights
- An introduction to robotics and AI: build projects that move, sense, and react
- Trial class: $20

### LEGO Senior
- Ages 5+, Advanced level
- LEGO SPIKE Prime — the kit used in the FIRST LEGO League global competition
- Text-based Python programming, autonomous robots, machine learning concepts
- Trial class: $20

### VEX IQ
- Ages 8+, Intermediate level
- VEX IQ kit — the platform used in the world's largest student robotics competition
- Mechanical engineering design, VEXcode (block & Python), competition strategy
- Trial class: $40

## Locations & Current Schedule (Term 3 2026: 21 Jul – 25 Sep)

| Location   | Day       | Time              | Program     |
|------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|
| Hornsby    | Wednesday | 4:00–5:00pm       | LEGO Junior |
| St Ives    | Saturday  | 10:00–11:00am     | LEGO Junior |
| St Ives    | Saturday  | 11:30am–12:30pm   | LEGO Senior |
| Chatswood  | Saturday  | 2:00–3:00pm       | LEGO Junior |
| Epping     | Sunday    | 11:00am–12:00pm   | LEGO Senior |
| Epping     | Sunday    | 11:00am–12:30pm   | VEX IQ      |

Schedules change each term — see https://koalabytes.com.au/#locations for the current term's live times.

## Why Koala Bytes

- **Small classes** — max 8–10 students per class
- **Expert instruction** — taught by a Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of industry experience
- **Real kit** — LEGO SPIKE Essential, LEGO SPIKE Prime, VEX IQ
- **No-commitment trial** — book a $20–$40 trial class online, no account needed
- **Sydney North Shore** — Hornsby, St Ives, Chatswood, Epping

## FAQs

**What age groups does Koala Bytes cater to?**
Ages 4 and up. LEGO Junior suits ages 4+, LEGO Senior suits ages 5+, VEX IQ suits ages 8+.

**How much is a trial class?**
$20 for LEGO Junior and LEGO Senior, $40 for VEX IQ. No ongoing commitment required.

**Do I need an account to book a trial?**
No — just fill in your and your child's details in the booking form on the homepage.

**Where are classes held?**
Hornsby, St Ives, Chatswood, and Epping, all on Sydney's North Shore.

**What if my child can't make their regular class?**
Enrolled students can join any other scheduled class of the same program level as a makeup session, subject to availability, with 48 hours' notice.

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