Robotics

Worcester Academy’s Robotics Camp is a project-based experience that encourages motivated students to explore the fundamentals of engineering through LEGO Robotics. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace and in small groups to learn the basics of robotics prior to building and programming their own robot to perform a variety of tasks. 

Robotics Camp is offered in two one-week sessions that offer different levels of challenge for campers. 

Week 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) is designed to give students new to robotics or new to LEGO Robotics an opportunity to learn key skills related to designing and programming. Initially, students will build and program robots from pre-made kids to complete simple tasks. By the end of the week, they will use that knowledge to design, build, and program robots to complete more complex tasks, such as navigating a maze using sensors. Students that build their initial robotics skills can opt to continue their robotics education by signing up for Week 2.

Week 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) is designed to give students with prior robotics/coding experience an opportunity to apply key skills related to design and programming simple robots. Students will collaborate with peers to build and modify pre-made LEGO kits to complete tasks of varying complexity. At the end of the week, students will demonstrate the ability of their robots to complete a complex series of tasks. 

About the Director
Director: LIZ MURRAY IS A HIGH SCHOOL MATH AND ROBOTICS TEACHER AT WORCESTER ACADEMY. SHE ALSO COACHES THE ROBOTICS TEAM AT WA. 
Date
Session I: June 24th – 28th, 2024
Session II: July 15th – 19th, 2024
Age

Boys and Girls Age 8 – 15
Limited Campers per session

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Price
Session I: $450 for Full-Day – One Week
Session II: $450 for Full-Day – One Week
Location

Rader Hall is located on Worcester Academy’s main campus. Rader Hall provides access to classrooms with wireless internet, Smartboards and LCD projectors. Rader also houses the school’s library, which provides access to many different technologies and a new green screen room.

What to Bring
  • Lunch and Snack (nut free)
  • Swimsuit and towel (if desiring to swim)