Spring holiday Code Camps at Bungendore

Event Details – Bungendore
Location:

The Carrington Inn, Rose Cottage
53 Ellendon Street
Bungendore, NSW 2621
Australia

Dates: Monday 6 October 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025
Time: 9am to 4pm
Lunch: Lunch and morning tea provided
How to join: Register here
Age groups:

Primary grades 3-6
Secondary grades 7-9
Secondary grades 10-12

Need more info: Contact us here

Choose your camp

2 days - “Code Foundations”
A fast-paced introduction that works for both first-time coders and students with some prior experience. We’ll cover the essential building blocks of coding, reinforce core concepts, and give everyone the chance to create a small project such as a game or web app. Ideal for beginners taking their first steps, or for those wanting a quick, focused refresher to sharpen their skills.

3 days - “Creative Coders”
A chance to go further, whether you’re brand new or already coding. Over three days, students will explore core coding concepts in more depth, collaborate on creative projects, and take on problem-solving challenges. With extra time to experiment and build, you’ll strengthen your foundations while creating something fun — from games to apps to websites.

5 days - “From Beginner to Builder”
A full-week deep dive for students ready to go all in. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already coding, this camp gives you the time to move from basics to confident builder, tackle bigger projects, and polish your skills. By the end of the week, you’ll have a solid foundation, hands-on experience, and a project you’ll be proud to show off.

Places still available in all camps
Register here

Language streams

Choose one of the following language/technology streams:

Game Dev in Godot Turn your ideas into playable worlds! In our Godot stream, you’ll learn coding fundamentals and develop skills in designing levels, creating characters, and programming game logic in a powerful, free, open-source engine. Build a game your friends and family can play and discover tricks real game devs use every day.

Python If you’re new to programming, this stream will kick-start your journey with one of the world’s most popular languages. If you already have some experience, you’ll level up your Python skills and tackle projects that build real coding muscle. See your code come to life fast and build skills you can use anywhere, from school assignments to future careers.

Web Development with HTML / CSS / JavaScript Build the web from the ground up! Start with clean HTML structure, style with CSS, then add interactive magic with JavaScript. Launch a polished, interactive web page and learn the foundations behind every modern website.

Child Safety

All adult instructors hold valid Working With Children Checks. For some sessions, senior high-school students take the lead or provide one-on-one mentoring, bringing fresh peer-to-peer energy to the camp. These activities are always closely supervised by an experienced adult instructor.

Safety & Wellbeing Policy

Device options

BYOD – Bring Your Own Laptop (Windows or Mac). Even oldies are generally ok.

PP5 – Purchase a PI5 (Raspberry Pi). Build and program your own Raspberry Pi 5 computer — and take it home at the end of the week! (The PP5 price includes the Raspberry Pi 5 provided at cost price.)

* We use a lot of pair-based learning. If two friends or family members attend together they can share a single laptop or Pi.

Price

2 days "Code Foundations"	$190
3 days "Creative Coders"	$250
5 days "From Beginner to Builder"	$360
* PP5 Raspberry Pi 5 cost addition	$160

Note: A very small number of sponsored seats are available for students who are passionate about coding but whose families are facing significant financial barriers. If you’d like to learn more, please email Simon using the details on our Contact Page with a short note about your child’s interest in coding.

FAQ

What do students need to bring?

If choosing BYOD, students should bring a laptop (Windows or Mac) and charger. If choosing PP5, all hardware will be provided.

Can students arrive earlier than 9am?

We'll be there from 8:30am, so students can arrive from 8:30am

Can two students share one device?

Yes — much of the course is done in pairs. Friends or siblings are encouraged to work together on a single device.

Should students pack lunch?

No need. We provide lunch and morning tea.
Be sure to let us know if your child has any special dietary requirements or alergies.

Do students need coding experience?

No prior experience is needed for the Code Foundations or Beginner to Builder courses. We also cater to intermediate coders in each stream.

Are you teaching any AI related topics?

In this Spring camp, we’ll introduce effective ways to use AI as a tool to support and enhance students’ coding — not replace it. Our main focus remains on building strong foundations, problem-solving skills, and confidence in core programming languages.

Can my child attend only in the mornings or afternoons?

Whilst we don't provide an option for this on the registration or checkout forms, we may be able to support your particular schedule requirement. Contact [Simon](/contact) to discuss this requirement.

The instructors

We’re fortunate to have two seasoned professionals — Philip Senger and Simon Forwood — leading the 2025 Spring Code Camp. Both bring deep experience from senior tech roles in Australia and overseas, and share a passion for programming, teaching, and mentoring. They’ll be joined by enthusiastic high school code warriors providing peer-to-peer guidance throughout the camp.

Philip Senger is a passionate educator and seasoned Lead Software Engineer based in Sydney with over 26 years of experience in software development. He teaches web development, Python, and JavaScript, drawing on a broad industry background including finance, healthcare, and utilities. Philip has led multi-disciplinary teams, delivered cloud-based applications, and worked closely with business stakeholders to deliver real-world solutions. He is committed to mentoring developers, promoting industry best practices, and encouraging hands-on, pragmatic learning. A strong advocate for open-source software, Philip has written and published numerous libraries, with a wide collection available on GitHub. His full-stack expertise and approachable teaching style help learners build responsive, modern applications with confidence.

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Simon Forwood has been a passionate programmer since C was just a letter, not a language family. Over the years, he has worked as both a lead developer and development manager at companies including Infomedia, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Macquarie Bank, and Shopify. Most recently, he founded and led the development of LaudWords — a newly launched startup built by a small, talented team of developers from around the globe, debuted in July. Simon holds degrees in Computer Science and Teaching and has experience teaching in both primary and secondary classrooms in Australia, India, and Nepal.

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