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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 MIT

The Robo Hub - Battling Robots Summer Camp

The Robo Hub offers hands-on STEM education in a traditional camp environment with expert instructors, low student-to-teacher ratios, and collaborations with Vex and MIT.

🔥 Middle/High School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $399–$849/week

About this camp

The Robo Hub's Battling Robots Summer Camp offers middle and high school campers a hands-on journey into robotics and engineering. Campers will learn robotics fundamentals, including mechanical design, coding, and competitive strategy. They will experiment with new drive systems, smarter code, and upgraded armor, fine-tuning their bots for friendly competition in the arena. Activities include building sophisticated battle robots using 3D printing, laser cutting, and advanced engineering concepts. The program emphasizes project-based learning, allowing children to build real projects, solve design challenges, and collaborate like inventor-engineers. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills, preparing young minds for future tech challenges. Campers will also engage in daily outdoor activities and team building.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day begins with early drop-off at 8:30 AM, followed by main camp activities from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including hands-on projects, design challenges, and outdoor activities.

Best suited for

This camp is best for middle and high school students interested in hands-on STEM, particularly those curious about robotics, coding, and engineering.

What you'll learn

Robotics fundamentals Mechanical design Coding and programming 3D printing Laser cutting Competitive strategy AI & Emerging Technologies

Location

2128 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Sponsored · Research Ignited

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