
Introduction to Robotics using LEGO NXT or LEGO EV3
Grades 3-6 & 7-12. 1-day workshops, or multi-day classes and week long summer camp, 2 hours/class. In-person only.
Build a robot and learn fundamentals of programming and robotics engineering with LEGO’s programmable NXT or EV3 robotics system of controller, motors, sensors and Mindstorms software. The use of NXT or EV3 system will depend on the student’s age and experience. Students will work in pairs but exceptions may be allowed to work alone. Once students accomplish required tasks and simpler challenges, they can choose from higher level challenges or build a more complex robot of their own design or one provided by the instructors. Depending on availability, students may also be able to use robots to solve FIRST LEGO League competition missions. The final class will include optional robot battles within a 4 foot arena ring where students test mechanical design and programming strategies against each other.
Included in our Mechanics & Robotics and Coding summer camp bundles, and our Girls Only summer camp
Intermediate Robotics using LEGO NXT, EV3 or Spike Prime
Grades 6-9 or by permission. Summer camps, 1 to 2 hour, multi-day classes, and 1-day workshops. Inquire about online options.
Students explore more complex robots and programming in individual and/or group projects using LEGO NXT, EV3 or Spike Prime. If available, students will be able to solve missions on the 2023-2024 FIRST LEGO League competition table. For NXT, programming uses Mindstorms 2.0. For EV3, students can use EV3 Mindstorms or explore the new EV3 coding software for Scratch. For Spike Prime, use Scratch or Python. This topic is especially good for students wanting to gain skills for a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, or who want to begin learning a new language and have a fun way to apply it.
Offered during our 3rd week of summer camp
Intermediate and Advanced Robotics using VEX V5
Grades 6-12 or by permission. 1-day workshops, or multi-day classes and week long summer camp, 2 hours/class. In-person.
For students wanting to explore larger and more complex robots using metal components, nuts and bolts, and hands-on electrical connections. This topic is especially good for students wanting to gain skills for a VEX or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition team, or who want to learn a C-based language or Python and have a fun way to apply it.
Offered during our 3rd week of summer camp