Are you a Robo-Whiz? Or would you like to become one?
Dive into one of our immersive, hands-on Robotics camps, designed to inspire, engage, and challenge the innovators of tomorrow.
Camp Theme:
Battle Bots with VexIQ
Build. Battle. Dominate the Arena.
Step into the arena for a week of high-powered robotic competition! In this camp, students will use the VEX IQ platform to design, build, and battle custom robots they create from the ground up. This course is perfect for beginners or those who have taken our Vex robotics class before — camper will work all week to engineer a bot tailored for competition, strategy, and all-out mechanical mayhem.
Throughout the week, students will explore advanced building concepts, dive into coding with VEXcode IQ, and optimize their robot’s design and performance as they prepare to face off in head-to-head battles. With daily challenges, iteration time, and a final tournament-style showdown, this is the ultimate test of robotics skill, creativity, and competitive edge.
You’ll learn to:
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Design and build a fully custom VEX IQ Battle Bot- including custom 3D designed and printed parts
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Code robot behaviors using VEXcode IQ (block or text-based, based on experience)
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Apply real-world mechanical engineering and strategic design- learning from pro battle bot designs
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Compete in a custom BattleBot-style tournament
Sample Schedule
Monday: Design Kickoff & VEX IQ Intro
The week begins with an introduction to the arena, the VEX IQ building system, and camp guidelines. Campers will brainstorm bot strategies and start building a drivable base using motors, sensors, and structural elements.
Tuesday: Battle Plan & Build
Time to level up! Students will finalize bot concepts and begin customizing for offense, defense, or agility. They’ll explore advanced components and mechanics, integrating gear systems, arms, bumpers, or other battle-ready attachments. Participants are introduced to OnSHape 3D design and will begin designing custom elements for fabricatin in 3D Printers or Laser Cutting Machines.
Wednesday: Code & Test
Campers will dive into programming with VEXcode IQ, building out driver controls and autonomous functions. They'll test their custom fabricated designs for form, fit, and function. Additional tests for movement, response timing, and sensor feedback while refining their bot’s behavior and battlefield smarts.
Thursday: Tweak, Train & Scrimmage
Bots are put to the test in friendly skirmishes. Campers use what they’ve learned to make last-minute modifications, swap out parts, and iterate on both code and design. Quick thinking and adaptability are key!
Friday: Final Tournament & Showcase
Let the battles begin! Students will enter the arena for a full-day tournament to see whose bot comes out on top. The day wraps up with a final showcase and photo session where students demo their designs and share their biggest wins.
| Course Level | Beginner to Advanced |
| Age | 9-13* (*8 year olds with strong VEX building and block coding experience are welcome) |
| Course Language | EN & DE |