Big Builders
Unique enrichment program best suitable for children in preschool, day care, kindergarten and Prep
Big Builders
Young Engineers believes in education through play. Our Big Builders education program introduces young children to scientific concepts through hands-on experiential learning. Children will:
- Learn biology and physics concepts
- Construct 3D models using K’nex®
- Work together to share and discover learning
- Learn engineering and maths
- Develop fine motor and visual spatial skills
Through their play with co-builders, our young scholars will also be able to develop their interpersonal communication and will gain confidence to discover and invent.
Our Learning Framework
Our Big Builders program follows a simple but powerful structure that keeps young minds engaged and learning through play.
Learn
STEM concepts are introduced through age-appropriate stories, visuals, and hands-on discussion that spark curiosity.
Prototype
Children bring ideas to life using colourful K’nex® pieces—like building a camel for a desert-themed session. Educators offer guidance while children build with confidence.
Experiment
Through creative challenges, children explore, modify, and test their models—deepening understanding and encouraging trial-and-error learning.
Imagine
Children proudly present their creations, then reimagine what’s possible. Collaboration and creativity take centre stage, helping build future-ready skills.
What Children Learn
- Science knowledge beyond the standard curriculum
- Engineering and design thinking
- Problem-solving and thinking outside the box
- Fine motor skills and visual-spatial skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Self Esteem and Self-confidence
Big Builders Topics
- Physics Principles: Basic principles such as balance and buoyancy
- Animal Kingdom: Various animals – domestic and wild
- Biology: Insects, life cycles, aquatics and more
- The Universe: Space, Earth and the Solar System
- Geometry: Characteristics of 3d geometric shapes
- Transportation and Traffic Safety: Understanding different types of vehicles including motorcycles, trucks, cars and boats.
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Children Reached
100000+
Countries
45+
Classes per day
300+
Franchises
150+
Trusted by Parents Across Australia
Our programs speak for themselves, but our parents say it best. From increased focus to visible excitement, hear how Young Engineers is changing the way children engage with learning.
My boys can tell when someone has real passion for what they are doing and sharing. The boys response was Mr Wong and Jack really like kids. Loved it.
- Rebecca
(Parent from past camp)
The program was very good and my daughter fully enjoyed the engagement and participation
- Sam
(Parent from past camp)
Elliot has continued to talk about how fun Engineering Camp was. A wonderful camp and he will be attending again in the future.
- Larissa
(Parent from NSW regional camp)
Fantastic experience for young minds. Nate had an absolute blast and cannot wait to do it again next year. He is still talking about it nearly 2 weeks later. Thank you.
- Anon
(Parent from NSW regional camp)
My 2 kids had a blast. 3 Lego builds in a day, they couldn’t get enough. My 10 year old enjoyed ‘modifying’ the build outside of the scripted instructions. Great way to encourage innovation. Keep that bit up!!
- Anon
(Parent from Perth camp)
Our children had a great time and were able to explain the tasks and their projects to us very confidently when we arrived to pick them up. While we obviously didn’t see the whole day and progression of instruction by staff, it appeared there were elements of problem- based learning as well as foundational instruction and we liked this very much. We also liked the small, intimate nature of the group.
- Wylie
(Parent from past camp)
Young Engineers in Action
See our students in action through short videos that capture the creativity, concentration, and joy of building something from scratch.
In the Media
Young Engineers has been featured by leading outlets for our innovative approach to STEM learning. Check out our latest features and media highlights.
Young Engineers on Channel 7 News Wagga Wagga
Young Engineers on Channel 7 News NSW
Young Engineers – Interview with Channel 7
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