Robot Discovery Camp (Youth)

Session I – June 9-13  Session II – June 16-20

EARLY Robotics                     Mon. – Thurs.      10-12 a.m.             Fee $195

EARLY Robotics introduces 7-11 year olds to engineering principles by using LEGO Simple Machine kits to build robots and realistic motorized machines.  Young engineers in this class will gain knowledge of building and mechanical engineering fundamentals while learning teamwork, project planning and time management.  This camp will prepare students for upcoming EARLY robotics competitions at the elementary school levels and spark their interest for future participation in FIRST LEGO League, Botball and FIRST Robotics competitions.

             Course #          Ages                Time                            Days of the Week

June 9-12

¨        060801            7-11                 10 am – 12 pm             Monday – Thursday

June 16-19

¨        060802            7-11                 10 am – 12 pm             Monday – Thursday

 LEGO NXT Robotics and Programming      Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.          Fee $325

With the whole world going green, come learn about alternative energy, energy audits, and renewable energy. Create and program robots that help a community rethink its energy consumption.  Campers, working in design and construction teams, will create robots that solve engineering problems in a model community.  The jam-packed week will conclude with a friendly competition designed to inspire campers to implement energy conserving changes in their own environments.  Enjoy visits from professionals currently using robotics in different fields.  This camp is for youth ages 10-14.

 June 9-13, 2008

Course #          Ages                Time                            Days of the Week

¨        060803            10-11               9 am – 3 pm                 Monday – Friday

¨        060804            12-14               9 am – 3 pm                 Monday – Friday

 June 16-20

¨        060805            10-11               9 am – 3 pm                 Monday – Friday

¨        060806            12-14               9 am – 3 pm                 Monday – Friday

Camp Location: University of Houston, College of Technology, Technology Annex Building, 4800 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Texas

 Registration from April 11 to May 1, 2008. Check this website for availability after May 1.

 Register online at: https://www.acteva.com/go/CORE. 

After registering online, print out the Camp Registration and Permission Form, complete and mail it to  CORE Robot Discovery Institute, University of Houston, College of Technology, 4800 Cullen, Houston, Texas 77204, Mail Code: Technology T-2, Room 304A.  The Camp Registration and Permission Form may also be faxed to 713-743-4032 or emailed to core@uh.edu .   

Registration closes May 1, 2008.  Check the website for availability after that date.

Click here for Camp Registration and Permission Form.

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Phone:  713-743-1855                     Fax:  713-743-4032          Email:  core@uh.edu