Engineering for Kids: Strawbees Robotics / LEGO Junior Robotics – Simple & Powered Machines

(AM - APPRENTICE) Strawbees Construction & Robotics In this updated version of our popular Strawbees camp, creations come alive with the power of robotics! Strawbees is an intuitive and fun build system allowing students to construct all manner of structures using simple drinking straws. In this updated version of the camp, Strawbees builds come alive by adding the micro:bit - a tiny programmable computer which can respond to motion, temperature, light, or touch. The small micro:bit is perfect for teaching programming principles in the “real world” - not just on a computer screen. Can campers build a greenhouse which changes based upon exposure to light and temperature, or a skyscraper with a weather beacon, or a self-adjusting solar panel? These challenges and more combine the hands-on building kids love with valuable technological and problem-solving skills.   (PM - APPRENTICE) LEGO Junior Robotics - Simple and Powered Machines We’re happy to offer this new LEGO-based camp crafted specifically for our Junior campers. The kids will use the LEGO pieces they love to create both simple and powered machines. This hands-on build-centered camp takes younger campers from basic mechanisms like gears and pulleys, all the way to motorized machines like race cars and robots. Campers will predict how their machine will function, build and observe the results, and come up with fun and creative modifications to make the machines uniquely their own. Ages 6 - 10 July 28, 2025 until August 1, 2025 Can be full day individual drop-in sessions or half-day or full day all week session