Robotics (Grades K-5)

1 week sessions 9:00am - 3:00pm Price: $490-$675

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

2024 Dates	Grades K-1	Grades 2-3	Grades 4-5
June 10 - 14	Minion Mayhem	Robot Rumble	RoboKart Racers
June 17 - 21 (*4-day week)	PokéBots	Cyborg Creations
June 24 - 28	Once Upon a Bot	Robot Rumble
July 1 - 3 (*3-day week)	Minion Mayhem	Mechanical Creatures
July 8 - 12	PokéBots	Cyborg Creations
July 15 - 19	Once Upon a Bot	Robot Rumble	RoboKart Racers
July 22 - 26	Minion Mayhem	Mechanical Creatures
July 29 - August 2	PokéBots	Cyborg Creations
August 5 - 9	Once Upon a Bot	Robot Rumble
Hours
Full Day	9:00am – 3:00pm
Fees
Full Day	$675 5-day week / $580 4-day week / $490 3-day week

Themes + Skills Overview

Minion Mayhem (Grades K-1)

What could possibly go wrong with Minions and Robots? Maybe in the movies this would lead to mayhem, but in this program, we are positive we will not be doomed.

Ozobots (almost as cute as Minions) will be transformed into our yellow fellows for missions to uncover the silly secrets of robotics and essential STEM concepts using Ozobot's unique color-coding language. Campers will also embrace their inner ‘Minion Mad Scientist’ by creating kooky inventions with Makey Makey Boards, and building their very own lab using 3D construction techniques.

Skills Learned in Minion Mayhem

Knowledge gained in robotics and coding concepts. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction building, sequencing and coding concepts, color coding and embellishing techniques, and drawing. Fine motor skills include proper scissor usage, cutting, bending and folding paper and cardboard, sketching, color coding. Design processes include sketching and rendering 3D and 2D concepts, coding screen-free with color codes, experimenting, problem-solving and troubleshooting to fix coding issues.

Once Upon A Bot (Grades K-1)

Lights! Camera! Robots! Campers, ahem.. Directors set out to weave tales where robots become the protagonists, antagonists, and heroes of their own stories. That’s right, robots will take center stage!

Combining the elements of storytelling, this program teaches campers how to create their own plotlines and produce skits and plays that will be acted out by their robots. How, you ask, is this possible? Campers will don their director visors and learn Ozobot's unique color-coding language to command their robots to an award-winning performance.

Skills Learned in Once Upon A Bot

Knowledge gained in robotics and coding concepts. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction building, sequencing and coding concepts, color coding and embellishing techniques, and drawing. Fine motor skills include proper scissor usage, cutting, bending and folding paper and cardboard, sketching, color coding. Design processes include sketching and rendering 3D and 2D concepts, coding screen-free with color codes, experimenting, problem-solving and troubleshooting to fix coding issues.

PokéBots (Grades K-1)

PokéBots Go! In this Pokemon and Ozobot fused program, become a PokéBots trainer and experience the fun world of Pokemon and Ozobots. Your budding Trainer will be introduced to sequence, selection, iteration, cause/effect, critical thinking, and debugging. Just as Pokémon respond to their trainers' commands, Ozobots come to life and respond to camper commands by using the Ozobot’s unique, screen-free color-coding language.

After beginner coding concepts, campers construct their own arenas using 3-D paper-building techniques and participate in a plethora of STEAM-based Pokemon and Ozbot activities.

Skills Learned in PokéBots

Knowledge gained in robotics and coding concepts. Techniques such as 3D paper and cardboard construction building, sequencing and coding concepts, color coding and embellishing techniques, and drawing. Fine motor skills include proper scissor usage, cutting, bending and folding paper and cardboard, sketching, color coding. Design processes include sketching and rendering 3D and 2D concepts, coding screen-free with color codes, experimenting, problem-solving and troubleshooting to fix coding issues.

Cyborg Creations (Grades 2-3)

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.

Mechanical Creatures (Grades 2-3)

The animal kingdom meets engineering in the fascinating world of Mechanical Creatures.

Your little zoologist sets out to answer the question "Could a robot dare mimic the wonders of nature?" Beginning with Makey Makey Boards, campers broaden their understanding of circuits and motors, setting the groundwork for their ultimate endeavor: constructing a robotic animal!

Using specialized kits, each participant is empowered to craft robots that resemble animals and emulate their movements, merging the wonders of biology with the precision of engineering.

Aligning with the Engineering Design standards of Next Generation Science Standards, this camp promises a fusion of fun, learning, and innovation.

Step into the Mechanical Creatures program, where the boundaries between technology and the animal kingdom blur, turning youthful dreams into animated, coded realities!

Skills Learned in Mechanical Creatures

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 2-3)

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.

RoboKart Racing (Grades 4-5)

Duck, weave, and pivot around obstacles with RoboKart Racers! This stimulating program blends the thrill of racing with the precision of robotics, making it a unique playground for our visionaries. The Ozobots, versatile little robots, are ready to race – but it's up to our engineers to create their track!

The excitement begins in the design phase. Campers will tap into their imagination to design intricate obstacle courses. From daring jumps to tight turns, each course reflects the creator's ingenuity. Campers will integrate obstacles the Ozobots must navigate, making the race even more intriguing, and delve into Blockly Coding to program their Ozobots, determining how they'll tackle each challenge. The coding possibilities are endless!Under the guidance of the Next Generation Science Standards, RoboKart Racers offers campers an immersive experience in robotics, coding, and design. It's about getting to the finish line first and understanding the mechanics, programming, and creativity behind every turn.

The grand finale will be Race Day, where campers showcase their tracks and programmed Ozobots. Cheered on by peers, every Ozobot racer will speed through some epic tracks. On your mark, get set, code!

Skills Learned in RoboKart Racing

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

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