This program is perfect for students who enjoy building with Lego Technic elements, motors, and sensors, providing a fun and hands-on way to learn about engineering, coding, and robotics. It encourages creativity by allowing participants to change designs and incorporare their own unique solutions.

Each student will receive a Lego Mindstorms kit with over 500 pieces, which they can use to create projects such as a basketball-shooting robot, a lifting gripper, a humanoid robot, or any other design of their choice. They will program their creations using the block-based programming app, enabling the robots to move and respond to their environment through sensors.

This program offers a challenging and stimulating environment where students will develop advanced building skills, and problem-solving abilities. It is suitable for beginners who are new to robotics but versatile enough to challenge advanced users, fostering critical thinking and creativity along the way.

WHEN: Mondays from 4:10 to 5:10 pm

In this coding and AI program, students will learn to create interactive stories, games, and animations using Scratch, a beginner-friendly block-based programming language. They'll also explore artificial intelligence by integrating Teachable Machine into their projects. For example, they'll build a gesture-controlled rock-paper-scissors game where Scratch recognizes different hand movements.

By the end of the camp, students will have a solid understanding of Scratch programming and how to apply AI to recognize text, images, and numbers. This hands-on experience will strengthen their problem-solving and computational thinking while fostering creativity, innovation, and foundational computer science skills.

WHEN: Mondays from 5:20 to 6:20

This program is designed to immerse students in science, engineering, robotics, and coding. Participants will program autonomous robots and engage in daily challenges that stimulate their creativity and technical abilities.

Students will design and program robotic arms to complete tasks such as collecting, transporting, lifting, and depositing objects in various locations. They will also learn to utilize sensors for color detection, line following, and maze navigation while avoiding obstacles. This program is recommended for students who have completed Lego Robotics Level I but is also suitable for first-time participants with prior robotics experience.

This hands-on experience not only strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also reinforces theoretical STEM concepts through practical applications, providing a solid introduction to advanced coding and engineering principles.

Furthermore, this program serves as a foundational prerequisite for students aspiring to join First Lego League Robotics Teams, equipping them with the skills needed for competitive robotics and collaborative teamwork.

WHEN: Fridays 5:20 to 6:20

This program is specifically tailored for elementary school students, aiming to engage them in hands-on learning experiences through the use of the Lego SPIKE Essential and BrickQ Motion Sets. Throughout the program, students will explore and understand key concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by working with motors, sensors, and various Lego elements to construct a variety of creative, themed projects. These projects will include exciting designs such as amusement park rides, arcade games, cable cars, helicopters, and much more. In addition, students will dive into the study of physical science concepts using the BrickQ Motion Set. Through this, they will experiment with and gain an understanding of forces, motion, and interactions by building dynamic projects such as tightrope walkers, sail cars, relay race setups, bobsled designs, and weightlifting mechanisms. This program is thoughtfully designed to create a stimulating and challenging environment that encourages students to develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and introductory computer programming, all while having fun and engaging in collaborative teamwork.

WHEN: Wednesdays from 5:20 to 6:20 

This program immerses students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and is designed for both beginners and advanced learners. Beginners will build and program simpler robots, such as the claw bot, to complete a series of challenges involving arm mechanisms to collect and deposit objects on the field.

Returning students will take on more complex tasks, designing advanced robots to tackle real VEX IQ games in preparation for VEX IQ competitions. They will work with a variety of sensors, including touch, distance, color, gyro, and touch LED sensors.

Students will receive a VEX IQ super kit containing over 800 pieces, along with access to a computer for coding. They will learn essential programming concepts such as conditional statements, Boolean operations, loops, functions, and how to use sensor feedback to control the robot’s movements.

WHEN: Fridays from 4:10 to 5:10 

In this program, students will dive into hands-on STEM projects, applying their knowledge of technology, science, math, and engineering to build and code innovative creations. Students will work on projects, such as:

• Hero Robot: Build and program a robot capable of moving and completing tasks, like pushing or pulling objects.
• Grabber Bot: Create a robot with a grabbing mechanism to pick up small objects like blocks or balls.
• Robotic Arm: Design and code a robotic arm that can lift, rotate, and place objects with precision.
• Spirograph Artist: Build a robot that uses a marker to draw creative shapes and patterns.
• Bridge Builder: Construct a robot that can build small bridges or lift components into place.

The program utilizes VEXcode, an intuitive block-based coding platform that enables students to start programming quickly and easily. This user-friendly tool encourages problem-solving and innovation while helping students develop critical skills, including creativity, communication, and teamwork.

WHEN: Thursdays from 4:10 to 5:10