WEEK 4 - **NEW** Lego Robotics Battle Bots (July 13- July 17)

Build the machines of tomorrow, today.

Forget everything you know about standard bricks. This is where high-level engineering meets advanced programming. At our LEGO® Robotics Camp, campers use the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and Technic™ systems to design, build, and code complex machines that move, react, and solve real-world challenges.

The Engineering Workflow

We follow a professional "Design-Build-Test" cycle, moving from basic mechanical principles to fully autonomous robotics:

• Advanced Technic™ Mechanics: Learn the physics of motion. Campers master gears, pulleys, rack-and-pinion steering, and suspension systems to build durable, high-performance chassis.

• The "Brain" (SPIKE™ Prime): Discover the power of the multi-port Hub. Learn to integrate motors and high-precision sensors (color, distance, and force) into your builds.

• Mastering the Code: Whether using Word Blocks (Scratch-based) or transitioning into Python, campers learn to script their robots to navigate mazes, pick up objects, and respond to their environment.

• Sensor Integration: Program your robot to "see" colors, "feel" pressure, and "measure" distances with ultrasonic technology to avoid obstacles and complete precision tasks.

The "Grand Prix" & Battle Bots

Throughout the week, campers put their builds to the test in a series of high-stakes challenges:

1. The Obstacle Course: Navigate a "smart" robot through an ever-changing landscape using only autonomous sensor data.

2. The Heavy Lift: Design a crane or forklift capable of moving 5x its own weight using compound gearing.

3. The Sumo-Bot Battle: On Friday, teams go head-to-head in a test of structural integrity and smart programming to see which robot can remain in the ring!

Skills for Young Engineers

This camp is a powerhouse for STEM development:

• Mechanical Advantage: Understanding how to use gear ratios to trade speed for torque.

• Algorithmic Thinking: Learning to write logic that handles "Real-World" variables and sensor errors.

• Structural Engineering: Learning how to build rigid, stable structures that can withstand movement and force.

• Iterative Troubleshooting: Identifying mechanical failures and "bugs" in the code to improve performance.

FUN FRIDAY TRIP: (Optional)
We will ask campers where they want to go on Monday and will decide by wednesday. Options are endless with theme parks, Science centers, Zoos and more!