Summer Camps

Want your camp listed here? Send info to rparks@jedc.org to have it posted.

This page lists all of the robotics camps we could find in the state that specifically relate to FIRST, but don't stop here if you're looking for some great things to do this summer!

Check out the full listing of JEDC's STEM Summer Programs!

NXT Programming Workshops offered by JEDC.

JUNEAU & KETCHIKAN -

FIRST LEGO Programming Camps

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's a robotics camp for you. If you're a beginner, you'll learn how to use LEGO Mindstorms software to make the robot move, turn and use the light, sound, touch and other sensors. If you've had experience programming with LEGO Mindstorms and understand move blocks and sensors, you'll want to take the more advanced workshop. Click on "Beginners" or "Advanced" to register for the camp in your location. Questions about which camp is right for you? Contact Becca Parks at 523-2334, rparks@jedc.org.

Students ages 9-14
JUNEAU - July 9-13, BEGINNERS - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; ADVANCED - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; limited to 30 students per workshop (students should sign up for either the beginner or advanced workshop). Coaches' workshop 6 PM - 8 PM, Thunder Mountain High School
KETCHIKAN - July 16-20, BEGINNERS - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; ADVANCED - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; limited to 20 students; Coaches' Workshop from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Fawn Mountain Elementary School
Student Tuition $60
Register by May 25

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Training for Students offered by Alaska Space Grant Program

One week day camp on the UAF campus, Fairbanks, AK
June 25-29, Monday thru Friday, 8-5pm

This module will cover the mechanical, electrical and software (LabVIEW) aspects of building and programming a Lego Tetrix robot to compete in the Alaska FTC competitions. This will be a hands-on course from the beginning to the end.

Mechanical topics covered will include gearing, torque and speed, four-bar linkages and over-center mechanisms and chassis design (stability versus turning). Electrical topics covered will include dc motor characteristics, encoders, servos, sensors and controllers. Software topics will cover controlling all of the above with LabVIEW.

The cost of the camp is $300 plus a $25 registration fee. Space is limited, so your registration fee will not be charged unless you are accepted.

Registration Form

Instructor: Michael Backus

Michael has taught advanced robotics at ASRA for many years. Michael teaches FLL and FTC as classes and coaches robotics teams in the Matsu school disctrict. Michael has a lot of fun with robots, Legos, computers and phones, hacking and combining them in new and fun ways.

If there are questions, call or email
Robert Parsons
raparsons@alaska.edu - 907-457-7604

Robotics Specialists offered by the Challenger Center of Alaska in Kenai

Grades 5th - 8th, July 30th - August 3rd. Kenai, AK.

Roll on into robot science as your child learns to design, build and program robots. A hands-on experience with robotics will provide your child with the rewards and excitement of learning and building robots. Kids will learn to problem solve, program, build and work together, learn how astronauts live and use robotics in space. Campers will work individually and in teams as they learn about the history of robotics, experiment building and programing of robots. This and more will prepare the campers for their final mission to the Moon or Mars. Camp begins 9am and ends 5pm, Monday – Friday. Lunch will be provided.

CHECK OUT A FULL LISTING OF THE CAMPS BEING OFFERED AT THE CHALLENGER CENTER IN KENAI.

2012 Summer Explorer Camps offered by the Anchorage Museum

(Link includes a full listing of camps being offered by the Anchorage Museum)

ALL CAMPS ARE 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Our camps are being held at a new location this year: Denali Montessori School! The school is at 952 Cordova Street, just two blocks from the Anchorage Museum.

AGES 9 TO 12

Robot Quest 101
June 18-22 or June 25-29
Get excited about robotics! Learn to use LEGO® MINDSTORMS® education software and robotic parts to build and program working robots. This camp is for students with little or no LEGO® MINDSTORMS® experience. $230 member/$250 non-member

Robot Quest 102
July 9-13 or July 16-20
Build and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots to face greater engineering challenges that require planning and teamwork. Complete trials that test artificial intelligence, such as retrieving objects or making hairpin turns. This camp is for students who have attended Robot Quest camp before or who have previous experience with LEGO® robotics. $230 member/$250 non-member

AGES 12 TO 15

Robot Revolution
July 23-27
Conquer challenges with increasing difficulty using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® education software and robotic parts. Explore how robots are used to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. This camp is for students of all experience levels. $230 member/$250 non-member

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