Robotics - DEAN Adventure Camps (Grades K-5)

Robotics (Grades K-5)

  1 week sessions       9:00am - 3:00pm       Price: $600-$695

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The Robotics, Coding & Creativity Studio uses an art-based multidimensional approach to develop a solid foundation for learning STEAM concepts. Engaging the left and right sides of the brain, these programs help campers become critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers as they engage with art, coding, building, and robotics. Each week, campers will investigate the program's theme, develop artistic and creative skills, and learn to code with an Ozobot in our Junior and Senior programs, and build robots in our Builder programs. 

Robotics, Coding & Creativity Jr. (Grades K-1)

Campers learn how to  work an Ozobot and how to apply the Ozobots' screen-free color-coding language. Includes the following programs:

  • Minion Mayhem

  • PokéBots

  • Once Upon A Bot

Robotics, Coding & Creativity Builders (Grades 2-3)

Campers build their own robots, learning mechanical concepts and building skills. Includes the following programs:

  • Robot Rumble

  • Cyborg Creations

  • Mechanical Creatures

Robotics, Coding & Creativity Sr. (Grades 4-5)

Campers utilize Ozobots and tablets to mesh Blockly coding to command their Ozobots. Includes the following programs:

  • RoboKart Racers

General Daily Schedule for all Robotics, Coding & Creativity Programs:

  • Morning introduction

  • Activity period—approximately 1 hour

  • Snack and stretch break—approximately 15 minutes, outside, weather permitting

  • Activity period—approximately 1 hour

  • Lunch and recess break—approximately 1 hour, outside, weather permitting

  • Activity period—2 hours (10-minute stretches as needed) 

  • Clean up, pack up and dismissal

Dates, Hours, and Fees

2025 Dates Grades K-2 Grades 3-4
June 9 - 13 Digital Dinos
June 16 - 20 (*4-day week) Minecraft Blocksmith Cyborg Creations
June 23 - 27 Superheroes to the Rescue Robot Rumble
July 7 - 11 Minecraft Blocksmith Cyborg Creations
July 14 - 18 Superheroes to the Rescue Robot Rumble
July 21 - 25 Digital Dinos Mechanical Creatures
July 28 - August 1 Minecraft Blocksmith Cyborg Creations
August 4 - 8 Superheroes to the Rescue Robot Rumble
Hours
Full Day 9:00am – 3:00pm
Fees
Full Day $695 5-day week / $600 4-day week

Themes + Skills Overview

Cyborg Creations (Grades 3-4)

Human meets machine in the world of Cyborg Creation!

This isn't just another robot camp. We're entwining human anatomy and cutting-edge machinery concepts in this exciting new program!

Imagine crafting a mechanical arm that mirrors human gestures or building a wearable exoskeleton! Well, imagine no more! Participants will undertake projects that blend anatomy with electronics, resulting in interactive cyborg components, such as constructing robotic appendages and augmentations.

Each of these personalized projects serves as a testament to the camp's adherence to the Next Generation Science Standards principles and our commitment to fostering inventive, boundary-pushing thought. Every camper will create tangible, responsive augmentations they can proudly take home.

Cyborg Creations melds imagination and the marvels of the human body with the frontiers of technology!

Skills Learned in Cyborg Creations

Knowledge gained in robotics and mechanical concepts. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction building, robot construction, embellishing techniques, and drawing. Fine motor skills include proper scissor usage, cutting, bending and folding paper and cardboard, and sketching. Design processes include sketching and rendering 3D and 2D concepts, experimenting, problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Robot Rumble (Grades 3-4)

Robot Rumble is the ultimate robotic takedown challenge, tailored for those who possess a passion for robotics and competition (friendly, of course!).

This program is not just about understanding mechanics—it's about constructing the ultimate robot ready to face any challenge in the arena. Campers design, assemble, and fine-tune their own bot to create the ultimate machine. Once assembled, bots face-off in arenas that are also built by our innovative campers.

Skills Learned in Robot Rumble

Our Robotics, Coding & Creativity Studio offers a balanced approach to STEAM learning. By blending art with technical skills, campers will enhance both critical thinking and creativity. Each week focuses on a specific theme, teaching campers artistry, and coding with Ozobot in our Jr. and Sr. programs or robot construction in our Builder programs. Join us for a comprehensive learning experience.