About
At RoboCamps, elementary and middle school students, ages 8-14, have fun working hands-on to construct a competitive robot while learning and developing engineering and computer skills.
Over the course of a week, campers work in small groups to design, build, and program their own robot using materials from the VEX IQ Ecosystem. With the help of our counselors, campers develop and apply technical skills as well as teamwork and sportsmanship in a friendly competition.
Four sessions of RoboCamps are offered in total, with each week featuring a different game. Read further to learn more about the material being taught in each of these weeks.
Logistics and General Information
Sessions:
- Week 1: Rise Above — July 13 – July 17
- Week 2: Ringmaster — July 20 – July 24
- Week 3: Squared Away — July 27 – July 31
- Week 4: Slapshot — August 3 – August 7
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — please arrive 10-15 minutes before the session start time.
Location: John Poole Middle School — 17014 Tom Fox Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837
Registration Fee: $325 / session — please pay by check or via our PayPal links. Detailed instructions are in the registration form. If the cost is an issue, please email the scholarship application form to camps@team4099.com.
Discount Program: Get $25 back if you refer our programs to family, friends, and/or others.
Required Forms: ALL registration forms should be signed and uploaded to our registration Google Form.
Refund Policy: Withdrawing your registration two weeks prior to the course will give you a full refund. Withdrawing one week prior will give you a $250 refund. No further refunds will be given for later withdrawals.
Further questions? Check out our FAQ section or email our team at camps@team4099.com. Detailed information about each session will be sent one week prior to its start date.
Camp Info
Week 1: Rise Above
July 13 – July 17 — Earn a high score by moving risers and placing them into rows and stacks!
Week 2: Ringmaster
July 20 – July 24 — Attain the highest score by placing rings onto pegs and goal posts!
Week 3: Squared Away
July 27 – July 31 — Get points by scoring balls into cubes and scoring cubes into goals!
Week 4: Slapshot
August 3 – August 7 — Get points by taking discs from dispensers, scoring discs in goals, and getting contact bonuses.
Q: What's the difference between the four sessions?
Q: How will lunch work?
Q: What should campers bring with them to camp?
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Q: Who are RoboCamps meant for?
Q: My child has no experience with robotics or programming. Can they still participate?
Q: My child is interested in attending RoboCamps, but cost is an issue.