This July, The Western Sydney Startup Hub is excited to bring our community together through a series of engaging school holiday workshops designed and facilitated by members of our own startup and business community.
These workshops provide children with fun, hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, curiosity, wellbeing and practical skills, while supporting working parents during the school holiday period.
By leveraging the expertise of our talented members, we are creating meaningful opportunities for local children to learn and connect in a safe and inspiring environment. As an added benefit, parents are welcome to work from our coworking space while their children attend the workshops, making it easier to balance work commitments with family responsibilities. Together, we're nurturing the next generation while strengthening the supportive, connected community that makes Western Sydney thrive.
Here are some of the workshops lined up this July:
🏗️ Origami Engineering Lab & Design Studio
Discover how art and engineering come together through the fascinating world of origami. Children will learn how folding techniques can be used to solve real-world engineering challenges while developing creativity, critical thinking and design skills. This hands-on workshop encourages problem-solving, innovation and imaginative thinking.
Date: 16 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Age Group: 9–12 years
Ticket Price: $100
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/origami-engineering-lab-and-design-studio
🌱 Urban Gardening: Sustainability, Mindfulness & Garden Design
Participants will explore urban sustainability through hands-on gardening activities, mindful nature experiences and creative garden design projects. Children will learn practical gardening skills while developing an appreciation for the environment and healthy living.
Date: 17 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Age Group: 9–12 years
Ticket Price: $100
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/july-school-holiday-workshop-at-wssh
🖨️ Design & 3D Print Your Own Creations
Bring ideas to life through digital design and 3D printing. Participants will learn how to use beginner-friendly design software to create their own customised objects before seeing their designs transformed into physical creations. A perfect introduction to design thinking, innovation and emerging technology. Similar workshops teach children to create name tags, characters and custom objects using digital design tools and 3D printers.
Date: 16 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Age Group: 9–12 years
Ticket Price: $100
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/design-and-3d-print-your-own-creations
🤖 Coding & Robotics
Introduce your child to the exciting world of coding, robotics and problem-solving. Through interactive activities and hands-on challenges, participants will learn coding fundamentals, build robotic solutions and develop STEM skills in a fun and engaging environment. Robotics workshops like these help children build confidence with coding, sensors, motors and engineering concepts through practical learning experiences.
Date: 16 & 17 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Age Group: 9–12 years
Ticket Price (Full Day): $100
Ticket Price (Half Day): $50
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/robotics-and-coding-holiday-course
⚽ Soccer Skills Sessions (Private & Group)
Build confidence, teamwork and physical fitness through soccer-focused coaching sessions designed to suit different skill levels. Whether children prefer one-on-one coaching or the energy of a group environment, these sessions provide a fun and active school holiday experience.
Date: Throughout the July School Holidays
Time: Various Sessions Available
Age Group: School-aged children
Ticket Price (Private Session): To be confirmed
Ticket Price (Group Session): To be confirmed
Registration: Coming soon - stay tuned!
Delivered by local founders, educators and industry professionals, each workshop encourages creativity, curiosity and practical skill development across areas such as STEM, design, sustainability, wellbeing and sport.
By connecting young people with inspiring role models and new ideas, we're helping foster confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning, while continuing to strengthen the vibrant and connected community that makes Western Sydney such a great place to live, work and innovate.
Questions surrounding our workshop series? Reach out to our team via wssh@spacecubed.com