RoboCamp

RoboCamp @ RIT is our week-long day camp that lets students design, build, and program robots. This camp is enriched with mini-projects and week-long goals that promote team-work and creativity. Along with the mini-projects, instructors teach the students some of the fundamental aspects of robotics and programming.
We are currently offering four age/skill levels for RoboCamp please read below to know which level is best for your student

Quick Details About the Camp

  • 1 Week Duration Day Camps
  • Mondays – Fridays
  • Drop Off Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
  • Pick up Time: 4:30 – 5:00 PM
  • Beginner, Advanced and Expert Level RoboCamps offered.
  • Campers will be provided with snacks and drinks (capri-sun), they must pack lunches
  • Beginner Camp Registration Fee includes the Mbot
  • Advanced Camps and Expert Camps presumes you have an Mbot
  • Advanced Camp registration fee includes the cost of any add-ons needed for the robot
  • The Age Requirement below for the camps is not restrictive. Anyone from 4th-10th grade can register (except K-5 camp). It shows the teaching level of the camp and what age groups it was designed for.
  • Pick up times for Camp on Fridays are between 2:30 and 3:00 PM

Beginner

  • Age Requirement (Rising 4-6 grades) 
  • No prior knowledge required!
  • Build MBot
  • Learn to Program Robot
  • Learn how to use motors and sensors
  • Complete mini-tasks to solve common robotics problems

Advanced

  • Age Requirement (Rising 6-8 grades)
  • Beginner level of knowledge required.
  • Build Mbot robot from scratch. 
  • Learn more Advanced Programming
  • Build on existing motor and sensor knowledge
  • Complete more complex mini-tasks
  • Add ons included
  • Robot not included, can be purchased at registration

Expert

  • Age Requirement (Rising 8-10 grades)
  • Light programming skills required.
  • Construct Non-Lego Based Robot
  • Learn to interface and program an Arduino Microcontroller
  • Use real-world senors and motors
  • Robot not included, can be purchased at registration
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