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UW Innovation Lab: Robotics & Coding

The camp provides a foundational STEAM experience using Sphero BOLT+ robots, combining coding and robotics with an emphasis on creative challenges and collaborative learning.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $895–$995 total
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About this camp

The UW Innovation Lab: Robotics & Coding camp offers young engineers and artists in grades 4-5 a foundational STEAM experience. Participants will delve into coding and robotics using Sphero BOLT+, a robot equipped with programmable sensors and an LED matrix. The curriculum provides hands-on experience in both block coding and JavaScript, fostering computational thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging, creative challenges. Students will learn about the basics of electrical circuits, coding, and robotics, and develop critical thinking skills used in the design process. The program emphasizes collaboration, encouraging students to share ideas, tackle challenges, and learn from their peers. This course is designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in technology and engineering.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on activities with Sphero BOLT+ robots, learning block coding and JavaScript, and collaborating with peers on creative challenges.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for fourth and fifth graders who are curious about computer programming, robotics, and enjoy tinkering and creative problem-solving.

What you'll learn

Electrical circuits Block coding JavaScript Robotics Computational thinking Problem-solving Design process

Location

UW Seattle Campus

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