Summer Robotics Camps

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

The above Chassis Systems Build Camp is part of the Mechanical Design Challenge Workshop series (FRC Build Camp I - Intake System Camp is not required but recommended first). Attendees will start with a pre-built chassis and intake system and be tasked with designing, prototyping, building, testing, and iterating a game piece delivery system using off-the-shelf items and common materials. Instructors will provide mentoring for best-build practices and teach basic engineering principles. Java-based Default Code will be pre-deployed.

Note: Kettering supplies and keeps the kit and robots.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

The above Chassis Systems Build Camp is part of the Mechanical Design Challenge Workshop series (FRC Build Camp I - Intake System Camp is not required but recommended first). Attendees will start with a pre-built chassis and intake system and be tasked with designing, prototyping, building, testing, and iterating a game piece delivery system using off-the-shelf items and common materials. Instructors will provide mentoring for best-build practices and teach basic engineering principles. Java-based Default Code will be pre-deployed.

Note: Kettering supplies and keeps the kit and robots.

Additional information regarding move-in will be provided at a later date.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

This programming workshop is designed for the absolute beginner. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Java programming language syntax that can be used for various applications. The syntax will cover declaring and using variables to create and use classes and objects. Several of the Java programming syntax learned will be demonstrated on a ROMI robot. Understanding how Java programming language is applied to a ROMI robot will give participants a leg up when programming an FRC robot that uses the same set of libraries (WPILib) as the ROMI robot.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

This programming workshop is designed for the absolute beginner. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Java programming language syntax that can be used for various applications. The syntax will cover declaring and using variables to create and use classes and objects. Several of the Java programming syntax learned will be demonstrated on a ROMI robot. Understanding how Java programming language is applied to a ROMI robot will give participants a leg up when programming an FRC robot that uses the same set of libraries (WPILib) as the ROMI robot.

Fee: TBD

Additional information regarding move-in will be provided at a later date.

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

Do you like to watch robots battle? Have you ever dreamed of being on a robot battlefield? Six words: Combat Robotics, Witch Doctor, Kettering University. In this camp, participants build a one-pound (ant-weight) combat-ready robot. The kit includes all of the 3D files for ten robots, so you can 3D print spare parts, build a different robot, or start learning 3D modeling so you can continue to grow as a robot builder. Join a combat robot competitor and a Witch Doctor team member as they guide you through the build of your robot. Then, test your skills on the field against other robots!

Note: Participants will take the robot and kit home with them and have the basic game-ready supplies to start competing as a hobby.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

Do you like to watch robots battle? Have you ever dreamed of being on a robot battlefield? Six words: Combat Robotics, Witch Doctor, Kettering University. In this camp, participants build a one-pound (ant-weight) combat-ready robot. The kit includes all of the 3D files for ten robots, so you can 3D print spare parts, build a different robot, or start learning 3D modeling so you can continue to grow as a robot builder. Join a combat robot competitor and a Witch Doctor team member as they guide you through the build of your robot. Then, test your skills on the field against other robots!

Note: Participants will take the robot and kit home with them and have the basic game-ready supplies to start competing as a hobby.

Additional information regarding move-in will be provided at a later date.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Basic FRC programming knowledge and ability to program a moving drive train.

This autonomous-only programming camp is for high school students who crave more time developing autonomous programs for their robots. Participants will take functional FRC robots and write autonomous programs for game challenges using sensors, a camera, PID loops, and vision tape. During this one-week course, students will use Java programming language. They will have the chance to compete in 15-second and 45-second challenges with trophies on the line.

Additional information regarding move-in will be provided at a later date.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Basic FRC programming knowledge and ability to program a moving drive train.

This autonomous-only programming camp is for high school students who crave more time developing autonomous programs for their robots. Participants will take functional FRC robots and write autonomous programs for game challenges using sensors, a camera, PID loops, and vision tape. During this one-week course, students will use Java programming language. They will have the chance to compete in 15-second and 45-second challenges with trophies on the line.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades 9-12

Experience what it's like to be behind the glass before you ever attend an event! Participants will be given the opportunity to work one-on-one with Clinton Bolinger, an FRC Drive Coach with over 1,200 matches in 16+ Years. Training will include pre-match best practices, field strategy, skills courses, and instructional feedback to improve in-match performance.

Fee: TBD

Check back on February 1 for 2025 dates
Grades 9-12

Learn to use machinery while creating a project safely that the participants will take home with them. In this one-day course for high school students, participants will learn how to use Level 1 tools, including a drill press, metal bender (break), shear, grinder, cold saw, pneumatic riveter, caliper, and band saws. Participants will also use Level 2 machines, including the lathe and mill. This camp is an excellent way for a FIRST robotics student to prepare to fabricate parts for their robot!

Fee: TBD