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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 University of California, Berkeley

BAM! Robotics & Engineering Lab with LEGO & Micro:bit

The camp combines cutting-edge robotics and engineering education with physical activity and active play, fostering holistic development in a fun and inclusive university environment.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $595/week
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About this camp

In the BAM! Robotics & Engineering Lab with LEGO & Micro:bit camp, middle schoolers delve into the exciting world of robotics, coding, and engineering. Through hands-on projects, campers learn to program with Micro:bit and construct intricate machines using LEGO components. The curriculum emphasizes developing skills in sensors, motors, and circuitry, enabling students to design and build functional robots, robotic arms, smart vehicles, and automated contraptions. Weekly themes introduce fresh engineering challenges, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Campers collaborate on projects, building confidence in their engineering capabilities. The program aims to spark curiosity and a love for learning by blending STEAM adventures with physical activity and outdoor movement.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day balances learning and exploration of robotics with a variety of outdoor and recreational activities within the larger camp setting, including subject-based camp games to encourage teamwork and friendships.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious and active middle school students (grades 6-8) interested in robotics, coding, and hands-on engineering challenges.

What you'll learn

Robotics Coding with Micro:bit LEGO Engineering Sensors and Motors Circuitry Problem-Solving Structural Integrity

Location

University of California, Berkeley

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