2018 Summer Camps  (Registration Now Open)

  • EV3 Level 1            (June 25 - 29)    --  -- Introductory class, learn the basics of robot building and EV3-G programming
  • Tanks & Walkers     (July 9 - 13)       --  -- Design and build robots using different locomotion methods
  • Intro to Arduino      (July 23 - 27)     -- --  Introduction to electronics through Arduino, DIY maker activities

EV3 Level 1

Introductory camp for students new to robotics.  Students will learn the fundamentals of the EV3 robotic platform.  This includes general design and building techniques as well as introducing the EV3 graphical programming language.  While learning how to program their robots, students will apply their new understanding to challenges of increasing difficulty.  Friendly robot competitions will include driving courses, maze navigation, sumo bots and others.  (Grades 4 - 8)

Tanks & Walkers

This camp will focus on building both tanks and walking robots.  Students will investigate both the similarities and differences between wheeled, tracked and walking style robots including the pros and cons of each.  While building their robots, students will explore performance improvements by adjusting for ground clearance, tread types, friction, traction, stability, etc. and the different methods of control and navigation.  Walker examples may include various animal based designs as well as classic STAR WARS style robots.  Stronger previous Lego building skills (Mindstorms and/or Technic) are necessary for this camp (Grades 4 - 8)

Programming Camp

A first camp for students to learn to code.  General computer programming techniques will be investigated as the students use  the graphical programming language, Scratch, to create their first programs.  Starting small, students will become familiar with the programming environment and add complexity to their programs throughout the week.  Students will be placed in appropriate groups based on their experience level.   (Grades 3 - 8)

Intro to Arduino

This camp will introduce students to the world of electronics through the Arduino, a powerful open source hardware platform.  In addition to learning some of the basic fundamentals of electronics, participants will build, program and test different electronic circuits.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding core concepts and hardware techniques.  This camp is created to help students learn the electronic skills necessary to enter the "Maker" movement.  Focused students will leave with the necessary skills to continue on their own.  (Grades 6 - 12)

Projects Group

A camp for those students that want to push their boundaries.  Students will first develop ideas on robot and/or electronics projects that they'd like to pursue, create project plans that will then be evaluated by the students and instructor(s) and finally implement the projects as applicable.  While the instructor(s) will provide training, guidance and assistance along the way, the work will be done by the students.  New skills (soldering, CAD, 3D printing, etc.) may be taught to students depending on their actual projects.  This Projects Group is intended for students that already have some background building/programming robots and/or microelectronics (Arduino).  Admittance by the instructor (Grades 6 - 12)