This free, three-day program provides a welcoming and encouraging environment for middle schoolers to gain practical STEM skills and build their own robots, led by University of Minnesota graduate students and researchers.
The University of Minnesota 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 robots, having designs manufactured by a computer, and programming robots using paper and markers. Students also explore electrical circuits, including simple circuits with LEDs and Play-Doh, and more advanced concepts like breadboarding and Arduino programming. The camp culminates in students assembling and racing their own robot 'bugs' and presenting their camp experiences to friends and family, fostering communication skills and confidence in discussing their projects and problem-solving.
A typical day involves drop-off between 8:15-8:45 am, with activities starting at 9 am and ending at 3:45 pm, followed by a pick-up period until 4:00 pm.
This camp is best for middle school students entering grades 6th through 8th who are new to robotics and STEM and eager for hands-on learning experiences.
Kenneth H. Keller Hall, 200 Union St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Minneapolis STEM Summer Camps is a free directory service that aggregates publicly available information about STEM programs, summer camps, and educational opportunities. We do not operate, sponsor, endorse, accredit, certify, or have any affiliation with the camps and programs listed here unless explicitly stated.
All program details — including pricing, session dates, instructor credentials, curriculum, safety policies, refund terms, transportation, meal arrangements, and admission requirements — are sourced from publicly available information and may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Listings are partially generated and updated using automated AI-assisted research, which can occasionally produce inaccurate details. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for independently verifying every detail directly with the camp before enrolling, paying, or relying on any information shown here.
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, safety, quality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any camp, program, or information shown on this site. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind — including but not limited to financial loss, missed sessions, refund disputes, injury, child safety incidents, transportation issues, dissatisfaction with educational outcomes, or any other harm — arising from your use of this directory or your decision to enroll a child in any listed program. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
If you are a camp operator and notice any inaccurate information about your program, please contact us and we will review and update it. By submitting an inquiry via this site, you consent to the camp contacting you with information about their program.
