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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 University of Houston-Downtown

Robotics Camp (University of Houston-Downtown)

Campers gain practical experience in robotics by designing, building, and programming their own robots in a collaborative and competitive environment at a university campus.

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About this camp

The Robotics Camp at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) offers an engaging, hands-on experience for young learners. Campers work in small teams to construct, code, and compete with their own robot designs. This process actively involves them in computer science, problem-solving using math, and engineering design concepts. Through these activities, participants develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills. The camp utilizes LEGO® Technic systems and coding tools to bring STEM concepts to life, allowing students to design, build, and program robots through various projects and challenges.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on building and programming robots using LEGO® Technic systems, participating in creative design challenges, and engaging in team-based competitions.

Best suited for

This camp is best for students aged 6-12 who enjoy tinkering with machines, creative problem-solving, and are curious about how things work.

What you'll learn

Robot construction Robot coding Team-based robot competitions Computer science principles Math for problem-solving Engineering design concepts Critical thinking

Location

University of Houston-Downtown

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