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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 California Institute of Technology

iD Tech Camps - Robotics Engineering at Caltech

iD Tech is the original and most trusted STEM camp, offering a world-class experience built around each child's interests and skill level, taught by expert mentors at a prestigious university.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $1,279/week

About this camp

Students ages 7-17 at iD Tech Camps at Caltech engage in hands-on projects to master robotics engineering, coding, and game development. The curriculum includes building and programming BattleBots® with VEX Robotics, exploring 3D printing, and delving into various coding languages. Campers gain critical 21st-century STEM skills in a dynamic learning environment, fostering creativity, curiosity, and exploration. They develop impressive projects, from functional VEX robots to custom 3D-printed BattleBots, which can serve as portfolio pieces. The program balances intensive tech instruction with campus exploration and traditional summer camp activities, providing a comprehensive and inspiring collegiate experience. Students collaborate with peers and learn from expert tech mentors, preparing them for future STEM pursuits.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves morning announcements and icebreakers, followed by focused coursework in labs, with lunch in the campus dining hall. Afternoons include more instruction, a computer break with outdoor activities or board games, and continued project work, concluding with wrap-up and pick-up.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for kids and teens who are curious about technology and eager to gain hands-on experience in robotics, coding, and game development within a university setting.

What you'll learn

Robotics Engineering VEX Robotics BattleBots® Coding Game Development 3D Printing AI

Location

Caltech, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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