2026 STEAM Summer Camp: Robot-Builder's Camp
STEAM 2026 Summer Camp Registration OPEN !
Robo-Builders' Summer Camp 2026 in McLean, VA
Robotics & Coding Camp:
For a limited time only: Save 10%, now just $338 (regularly $375)
Robo-Builders' Engineering & Coding Lab
Dates: June 22 – August 14 (8 Weekly Sessions)
Location: RoboThink McLean Discovery Center
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⏰ Choose Your Session:
Robo-Builders' Morning Camp (AM): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Robo-Builders' Afternoon Camp (PM): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
After-Burner Camp (Extended): 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📅 2026 Weekly Schedule
Week 4: July 13 – 17 : Cyber Security and Spy bot AM Class
🍱 Full-Day Supervision: Students registered for both AM and PM sessions are welcome to stay through the lunch hour (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Students must bring their own lunch. Our staff provides full supervision all day!
🛠 The Experience: Code It. Build It. Make It Move.
Join our premier robotics intensive where students transform from curious makers into future engineers. Every week features a unique theme, ensuring that students who return for multiple weeks always have a fresh challenge waiting for them.
Engineering & Design: Hands-on building using our signature smart gears and specialized robotics hardware.
Advanced Coding: Master logic through block-based coding and compare results with our cutting-edge A.I. Lab.
Smart Tech: Experience the latest smart gadgets and discover how A.I. is shaping the future of robotics.
🚀 Robo-Builders: After-Burner Lab (90-Minute Extension)
More time to create! This relaxed extension is for the student who isn’t finished dreaming. Whether they want to add artistic flair to their morning project, start a brand-new "passion build," or simply tinker with friends, the After-Burner Lab is the ultimate "Inspiration Zone."
It’s a low-pressure, high-creativity space where students can relax, explore new concepts, and build exactly what they want.
💰 Discounts & Registration
Flexible Weekly Enrollment: Choose the specific weeks that fit your summer schedule.
Sibling Discount: Registering more than one child? Please contact us for a discount code before checkout! (fairfax@myrobothink.com)
The After-Burner Option: Simply add the "After-Burner Lab" at checkout if you would like your child to stay for the extended session.
🤖 Variety Robotics: Themed Programs and Coding
We offer a variety of themed programs led by experienced instructors. During the Summer Camp, students can dive into some of the most popular robotics-themed activities. A well-organized class offers a variety of programs with hands-on robotics building and coding. The coding activities help students program their own robots to move and follow commands to show expressions. With this program, students can present their ideas creatively. STEAM-focused robot activities help students learn and engage through a fun and interactive design lab program.
🗓️ Daily Itinerary: Robo-Builders Lab
Morning Session: The Robotics Building (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
The Intermission (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Lunch & Recharge: Supervised social time.
Afternoon Session: Coding & A.I. Lab (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
After-Burner Lab: The Innovation Zone (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
04:00 PM – 04:15 PM: Transition & Chill
04:15 PM – 05:15 PM: Open Studio / Free-Build
05:15 PM – 05:30 PM: Final Departure
✨ Note on Our Flexible Approach
Please note: Our daily itinerary is a guide, not a fixed rule. We adapt our schedule based on the individual needs and progress of our students. If a group is deeply inspired by a specific build, we may extend our "tinker time." If the energy is high, we might jump into a robot competition early! At Robot-Builders Engineering and Design Lab, we prioritize the student's learning experience and engagement over a strict clock.
- Detailed Information on Weekly Themed Programs Featuring Robotics and Computer Coding
✨ July 13 - 17 (Week 4) : Cyber Security and Spy bot
AM Session(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Focuses on the "hardware" phase. Students will build specialized Spy Bots equipped for various missions,
learning the mechanicals of how these robots navigate and collect information.
PM Session(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Focuses on the "tactical" phase. Students will continue building and modifying their robots to handle Cyber Security challenges,
learning how to protect data and use their bots to solve complex, mission-based puzzles.
Full Day: You are welcome to register for both sessions.
| Note : The sessions are designed to be consecutive; while the morning is all about building, the afternoon provides the logic and movement through code.
Taking both offers the most complete experience for the students!
✨ July 20 - 24 (Week 5) : Eco-Bot Smart City
AM Session(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Focuses on engineering and design. Students will plan their smart city and build the specialized robots required to runt it.
PM Session(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Focuses on the "brains" of the operation. Students will use A.I. coding to bring their creations to life and make city functional.
Full Day: You are welcome to register for both sessions.
| Note : The sessions are designed to be consecutive; while the morning is all about building, the afternoon provides the logic and movement through code.
Taking both offers the most complete experience for the students!
✨ Aug 3 - 7 (Week 7) : Robotics Construction
The Engineer Heavy-Duty Construction Machines camp is a five-day program where students work together to renovate and beautify the city of "RoboThink".
By the end of the week, the students will have collaborated to create a unique, bustling cityscape.
Weekly Schedule Throughout the camp, students build various vehicles and structures to simulate a real-world construction job site:
Day 1: Company Launch & Logistics
Students create their own company name and logo, then sketch blueprints for their towers and bridges. The primary builds for the day are a Conveyor Belt and a Dump Truck, which students use to deliver building supplies to the job site.
Day 2: Demolition & Site Prep
Students build a Wrecking Ball and a Bulldozer. The day involves "demolition" games, where students build towers only to knock them down with their wrecking balls, then use bulldozers to clear the rubble from the job site.
Day 3: Transport & Maintenance
The focus is on logistics, with students building a Flatbed Truck to haul their Steamroller to the construction site. Students also build a 2-Wheeled Car to attach a trailer for a battery-replacement challenge.
Day 4: Tower Engineering
Teams work to build the tallest and most stable tower possible. To build vertically, students must use advanced engineering tools including pulleys, scissor lifts, and tower cranes to lift construction pieces to the top of their structures.
Day 5: Grand Opening & City Planning
Students build the final "dream tower" they have been brainstorming all week.
The session concludes with city beautification, where students add landmarks, parks, and other features to the metropolis before a grand opening "ribbon cutting" ceremony for parents.
Key Learning Objectives Engineering Concepts: Students learn about construction processes, vehicle mechanics, and structural stability.
Teamwork: Many activities require groups to communicate, plan, and work together to solve puzzles or complete construction challenges.
Creative Design: Beyond the core curriculum, students have "Free-Build" time every day to explore their own ideas and designs.
