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Mini-Makers Summer Robotics Camp

Week 1: July 22-26, 2024 | Week 2: July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for your young innovators! The K-12 Robotics Center | Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ is hosting the first Mini-Makers Summer Robotics Camp– a dynamic and engaging experience designed specifically for kids aged 5-8. This program is the perfect blend of fun and learning, aimed at sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) at an early age.

A cartoon illustration of four children standing around a robot with wrenches and gears in the background.

Benefits

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Hands-on activities
  • Team building and development
  • Social and emotional learning
  • Engineering fundamentals
  • Logical thinking and problem solving
  • Practical STEAM experience

Space for the camps is limited– we encourage you to register early to secure your child’s spot!

Camp details

Location: 190 E. Liberty St., K-12 Robotics Center | Βι¶ΉΣ³»­

Age: 5-8 years

Registration fee: $150

Parking: Parents can use the K-12 Robotics Center parking lot to park and drop-off/pick-up children

Schedule

There are two separate one-week sessions. Please choose one to participate in:

  • Week 1: July 22 through 26, 2024
  • Week 2: July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024

The camp will take place Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.

  • Check-in: 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Check-out: 5-5:30 p.m.

Additional details

  • This is a drop-in or drop-off camp. Parents may stay if they choose, but they may only observe their child. If parents would like to explore the resources and do any activity (LEGOS, Vex robots, Scratch or anything being done in the camp), they may do so during check-in or check-out times.
  • Snacks will be offered, but children are encouraged to bring their own lunch if they didn’t eat yet.
  • Coding will be done on laptops. If your child doesn’t have a tablet or laptop, we are happy to arrange one for them to use.

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for the camp, contact k12robotics@unr.edu.

  • Volunteer check-in: Noon-12:30 p.m.
  • Volunteer check-out: 5-5:30 p.m.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need more information about the camp, please contact k12robotics@unr.edu.