Robotics Camps 2013
Programs for Rising 2-8 Graders!
The robotics camps will be facilitated by YES! (Youth Engaged in Science) instructors. YES! is a Georgia based educational enrichment program that strives to offer fun and engaging, hands-on technology classes and camp experiences.
For an additional discounted fee of $69, you may also enroll your child in Kids’ University to create a full day of summer camp!
The 2012 robotics summer camps were such a success, we've added another week of camp for the summer of 2013!
To register:
Online: Click on the links provided below each camp description.
By phone: Call our registration office at (478) 445-5277. We are available to answer your call Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
In person: 100 Chappell Hall, Georgia College main campus.
WeDo Robotics Camp
Rising 2 – 4 Graders
Click HERE to register online.
June 3-7
Monday-Friday
8-12 p.m.
Location: West Campus
Fee: $239
Instructor: Youth Engaged in Science
This half-day summer camp utilizes the LEGO® Education WeDo® robotics set to teach young students how to build fun models and then program them to move. Students are introduced to motors and sensors, which are built into models that are then connected to a computer to be programmed using a simple programming tool. Students build models of machines and animals, program actions and behaviors, measure speed in rotations and distance in centimeters and investigate how machines work. This is a one of a kind program that will keep your child academically engaged and challenged this summer, all while having fun, by creating robots they are sure to be proud of!
NXT Robotics Camp
Rising 5-8 Graders
Click HERE to register online.
June 3-7
Monday-Friday
1p.m. - 5 p.m.
West Campus
Fee: $239
Instructor: Youth Engaged in Science
This half-day summer camp utilizes LEGO MINDSTORMS® products to teach older students how to build robotic models and then program them to move. This program integrates practical applications of computer science, math, fundamental physics, engineering and writing into a rich and challenging course. The curriculum includes materials designed by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and the NASA Robotics Educator Program designed to foster mathematical and engineering competency as well as technological and scientific literacy. Students build models of machines and animals, program actions and behaviors and investigate how machines work. This is a one of a kind program that will keep your child academically engaged and challenged this summer, all while having fun, by creating robots they are sure to be proud of!
Simple Machines and Mechanisms Exploration Camp
Rising 2-4 Graders
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June 10-14
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
West Campus
Fee: $239
Instructor: Youth Engaged in Science
During this half day summer camp, students will explore simple machine concepts through hands-on experimentation utilizing LEGO® models and real world machines and mechanisms. Students will work on projects involving models of levers, wheels and axles, gears and pulleys and mechanisms such as postal scales, clocks, cars, windmills, land yachts and more! This is a one of a kind program that will keep your child academically engaged and challenged, all while having fun.
Exploration in Computer Programming Through Animation
Rising 5-8 Graders
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June 10-14
Monday-Friday
1-5 p.m.
West Campus
Fee: $239
Instructor: Youth Engaged in Science
This half-day summer camp utilizes the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) software, Scratch, to teach students about computer programming through 2-Dimensional animation. Students will learn about creating sprites and characters, getting them to move, changing the look of them and using keyboard and mouse input to control them. Students will also learn basic programming skills and programming vocabulary such as logic, program flow, variables, conditions and errors. This is a one of a kind program that will keep your child academically engaged and challenged, all while having fun!
