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Robotics & Engineering

Robot City Workshop

Students build and take home their own robotic creations, providing a tangible outcome of their learning and sparking continued interest in robotics.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $360–$650/session

About this camp

Robot City Workshop offers engaging robotics and engineering summer camps designed to ignite a passion for STEM in children in grades 1-5. Campers dive into hands-on activities, building and programming a variety of robots using cutting-edge DIY robotics kits. Through these projects, students gain fundamental skills in computer software, mechanical and electrical engineering, and basic programming concepts. Activities often involve exploring circuits, gears, and the mechanics of how robots function. As the sessions progress, participants tackle increasingly complex tasks, fostering problem-solving abilities, creativity, and innovation. The camp aims to provide an unparalleled learning experience in a fun, pressure-free environment, with a key outcome being that students build and take home their own robotic creations, sparking a lasting interest in robotics and related STEM fields.

What a typical day looks like

Full-day campers engage in robotics programs from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, building and programming robots, with a break for lunch. Half-day options are also available.

Best suited for

Children in grades 1-5 who enjoy hands-on STEM activities and are eager to learn about building, programming, and experimenting with robots.

What you'll learn

Robotics Engineering Programming Circuits Mechanics STEM Computer Software

Location

Various locations in Chicago and suburbs

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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