This free, hands-on STEM camp provides a supportive environment for students to build, program, break, fix, and improve robots, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills.
The Concordia University Chicago - CRISP STEM Summer Program is a free, hands-on robotics and innovation camp for students in grades 3-12. Participants learn to build and understand robotic systems, working with motors, sensors, and other components. They program robots using block-based coding, explore programming concepts, and engage in testing and troubleshooting their designs. The program emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, allowing students to explain and demonstrate their creations. Through persistence and hands-on learning, campers develop confidence and critical thinking skills. Activities also include exploring algorithms through interactive exercises and an introduction to mechanical engineering principles. The goal is to provide an experiential learning environment where curiosity transforms into knowledge and innovation.
A typical day involves hands-on activities where campers build and program robots, learn coding basics, and engage in problem-solving challenges individually and in teams.
This program is ideal for middle and high school students interested in robotics, programming, artificial intelligence, and engineering design, who enjoy hands-on projects and collaborative learning.
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL
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