Jr. LEGO® Robot Building and Programming for ages 4 to 8

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of LEGO® robotics with BattleBot and laser tag—designed especially for our younger innovators ages 8 and under! At our Junior Camp, creativity and play come together as your child builds, programs, and battles their very own LEGO® robots, all while enjoying exciting laser tag challenges!

What’s in Store:

• Team-Building Fun:
  Campers kick off the session with a playful LEGO® team activity that sparks creativity and friendship—setting the stage for an exciting day of building and play.
• Easy-Peasy Robot Building & Programming:
  Using our budget-friendly LEGO® Robotics kits (just 1/3 the price of LEGO® Mindstorms!), kids will create and program their very own robots. With step-by-step guidance and fun demos (coding in Scratch on our kid-friendly laptops), every child builds and programs a LEGO® Robot to accomplish epic feats!  Students use a variety a robots including the Arduino LEGO® Robot, LEGO® Codey Robot and mTiny.  Returning camper with the Arduino LEGO Robot?  Add the Robotic Arm or new Lights and Sounds expansion set (select option while registering).
• Laser Tag & Battle Challenges:
  Watch your little engineer take on gentle head-to-head challenges that mix cool robotics with LEGO® fun. Whether it’s navigating a mini maze, dodging laser tag, running in an obstacle course, or LEGO® robot wars – each challenge boosts their confidence and makes STEM super fun!
• Celebrating Every Victory:
  Every accomplishment is cheered on! Campers earn points and collect ribbons, trophies, and medals as they learn, play, and grow. With our caring teacher-to-student ratio (about 1:6), every child gets the help they need to shine.
• Instructor Support:
  Our friendly instructors are there every step of the way in a fun, supportive atmosphere designed just for younger learners. They ensure that first-time coders and LEGO® enthusiasts have a blast while discovering the magic of robotics!

Take-Home Triumph:
For those who want the fun to continue at home, there’s an option to purchase the very LEGO® robot your child built! It’s a wonderful way to keep learning and impress family and friends with their very own creation.

Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM):

• 1:30 – Welcome & Check-In:
  A warm welcome and another playful LEGO® team-building activity to get everyone excited.
• 2:00 – Fun New Concepts:
  Simple demonstrations, cool coding tips, and kid-friendly robotics ideas—perfect for little engineers.
• 2:30 – Snack Time:
  A quick break to refuel for more fun!
• 3:00 – Hands-On Activities:
  • Monday: LEGO® BattleBot Basics
  • Tuesday: LEGO® Robotics Challenges
  • Wednesday: Robot Building & Customizing
  • Thursday: Easy-Peasy Programming
  • Friday: Final Programming & Award Celebration
• 4:15 – Wrap-Up & Awards:
  Clean-up time and a fun celebration of teamwork and achievement.
• 4:30 – Parent Pick-Up

Your Tuition Includes:

• A customized, hands-on curriculum focused on engineering and simple coding
• An official Robot Academy Diploma and course transcript
• A cool Robot Academy T-Shirt
• Trophies, ribbons, and medals to celebrate every accomplishment
• An option to take home the BattleBot they built (choose the Take-Home Robot option when registering)
• A safe, fun, and supportive learning environment with personalized instructor guidance

Extra Cool Facts:

• Scholarships & More: Robot Academy accepts numerous scholarships and IMS funds. (Contact [email protected] for details.)
• Ohio ACE & QESP: We’re a Qualified Education Service Provider with Ohio ACE, ensuring quality education for your child.

Ready for an Unforgettable Summer?
Secure your spot today in our LEGO® BattleBot Engineering Camp for juniors and watch your little one transform into a confident, creative engineer—one LEGO® brick at a time. With daily challenges, exciting prizes, and loads of new friends, this camp is the perfect adventure for any young LEGO® fanatic!

Let’s build, play, and bring home victory together—see you at camp!