Robotics Summer Camp
2023 Dates:
Week 1: June 19-23, LEGO Robotics / Programming
Week 2: June 26-30, Basic Electrical Circuits to Build a Lightsaber
Week 3: July 10-14, VEX Robot Design & Build
Week 4: July 17-21, LEGO Robot Battle
Times for all sessions: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $225 per session
Grades: 6th-8th grades, co-ed
Fridays are show and tell day. Parents can arrive at 3:15pm to see their camper show off their work!
*Closed toe shoes required
camp descriptions
Week 1: LEGO Robotics/Programming (June 19th-23rd)
Our Robotics Summer Camp will introduce campers to both mechanical engineering and computer programming. They will design and build robots using LEGO Mindstorms for a FIRST Lego League game using the visual programming interface to learn basic programming. Campers will learn to design and incorporate motors, sensors, and LEGOs to build and design robots. Campers will then program their robot to complete multiple challenges and tasks. Each camper will be introduced to 3D Printing and will be able to print something they can take home. We will also explore alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, wind, etc. The campers will test these concepts using an alternative energy vehicle to demonstrate pros and cons. We have some fun activities planned throughout the week to keep the campers active. We are focusing on providing an activity where the campers will build something they can take home.
Week 2: Basic Electrical Circuits to Build a Lightsaber (June 26th-30th)
Campers will learn the basics of electronic circuits and basic programming skills. Students will be introduced to the design process including debugging and testing. They will learn about LEDs and other components and how to operate them using a microcontroller. They will apply their new skills toward building a lightsaber they can take home. Each camper will be introduced to 3D Printing and will be able to print something they can take home. We will also explore alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, wind, etc. The campers will test these concepts using an alternative energy vehicle to demonstrate pros and cons. We have some fun activities planned throughout the week to keep the campers active.
Week 3: VEX Robot Design & Build (July 10th-14th)
Campers will learn how to design and build a robot by understanding what it takes to accomplish goals then defining the requirements. The VEX Robotics program allows campers to learn simple assembly techniques to build a robot that can accomplish complex tasks. Campers will learn these basic skills to design and build a VEX robot to satisfy a set of requirements. They will test different ideas and choose what to include in their robot. Some campers can focus on learning how to program the robots. Each camper will be introduced to 3D Printing and will be able to print something they can take home. We will also explore alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, wind, etc. The campers will test these concepts using an alternative energy vehicle to demonstrate pros and cons. We have some fun activities planned throughout the week to keep the campers moving around.
Week 4: LEGO Robot Battle (July 17th-21st)
Campers will learn the basics of the engineering design process to develop and construct a robot out of LEGOs that can battle against other robots. Campers will learn simple robot programming using a visual interface in order to control their robot. Camper teams will take their completed robot and compete against other camper teams. Campers will learn about control systems and how to integrate multiple components into a robot. Each camper will be introduced to 3D Printing and will be able to print something they can take home. We will also explore alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, wind, etc. The campers will test these concepts using an alternative energy vehicle to demonstrate pros and cons. We have some fun activities planned throughout the week to keep the campers active.
