Robotics
Juniors are elementary school age kids, rising 2nd through 5th graders, Seniors are secondary age kids, rising 6th graders and up; in VA, Juniors are rising 2nd through 4th and Seniors are rising 5th graders and up.
Available at all TIC camp locations and all ages. Robotics may be right for your camper if…
They love building things with their hands
They enjoy programming
They like participating in challenges
They like to collaborate, share ideas, and brainstorm (campers work in small groups)
Robotics is an excellent option for campers who have taken programming and who have an interest in engineering and mechanics. Junior campers use LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 kits and use a graphical language developed by Robot C. Senior campers have the opportunity to use LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Sets to create more advanced robots.
Campers work in groups to participate in a series of challenges which include battlebots, mazes, and task challenges. In the process they will create robots that can deal cards, throw/catch balls, follow a line, play soccer, navigate mazes—or almost anything else they can think of. Some recent projects include robots that dance, follow Bluetooth commands, solve a Rubik’s cube, and play Connect Four!! Their projects may use light, touch, or range-finding sensors. Campers can also learn useful skills regarding mechanics, such as using gears, axles, and levers. Robotics is perfect for campers who love to create through building! Max enrollment each session: 12