This free, three-day camp provides a welcoming and encouraging environment for middle schoolers to explore robotics and STEM through practical, hands-on activities led by university scholars.
The Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) Technology Day Camp offers middle school students an engaging, hands-on introduction to robotics and STEM fields. Participants delve into practical skills such as soldering, electronic circuit design, 2D computer-aided design (CAD), and computer programming. Activities include building and racing robot "bugs," designing laser-cut creations, and programming robots using various methods, including a fun PB&J activity to illustrate coding precision. Students also explore simple circuits with LEDs and Play-Doh, and learn breadboarding and Arduino programming. The camp emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and oral presentation skills, culminating in student presentations about their experiences. The program aims to spark curiosity and encourage continued interest in robotics and technology.
A typical day involves hands-on activities like building robots, learning about electrical circuits, programming with various tools, and designing with laser cutters, with activities starting at 9 am and ending at 3:45 pm.
This camp is ideal for middle school-aged students entering grades 6th through 8th who are curious about robotics and technology and enjoy hands-on learning.
Kenneth H. Keller Hall, 100 Union St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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