Summer Camp: Robotics & Coding Camp

Summer Camp 2026:

Robotics & Coding Camp:
For a limited time only: Early Bird Discount – Save 20%, now just $299 (regularly $375)

Robo-Builders Engineering & Design Lab

   Dates: June 22 – August 14 (8 Weekly Sessions)

   Location:  RoboThink McLean Discovery Center

📢 Click the "Tickets" button above to register.💻

📅 Important Schedule Note:

      Week 2 (June 29 – July 2): Please note this is a 4-day session in observance of the holiday.

⏰ Choose Your Session:

• Morning Lab (AM): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Afternoon Lab (PM): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• After-Burner Lab (Extended): 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

📅 2026 Weekly Schedule

• Week 1: June 22 – 26

• Week 2: June 29 – July 2 (4-Day Session / Holiday Week)

• Week 3: July 6 – 10

• Week 4: July 13 – 17

• Week 5: July 20 – 24

• Week 6: July 27 – 31

• Week 7: Aug 3 – 7

• Week 8: Aug 10 – 14

🍱 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 Core Build (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: The "Daily Spark" Intro 💡
  - We start with a quick interactive demo. What is a gear? How does a sensor see? We discuss the day’s mission (e.g., "Today we build a smart sweeping robot").

• 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Engineering & Construction 🛠️
  - The Main Project: Students spend the bulk of their morning here. Using our unique smart gears, they follow blueprints to build the mechanical structure of their robot.

• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Coding & Testing 💻
  - Once the "body" is built, we give it a "brain." Students use tablets to drag-and-drop code. We run it through the Test Track to see if it works!

• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: The Showcase & Reset 🤖
  - Students show off their builds, followed by a quick cleanup to keep the lab organized.

🍱 The Intermission (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

      Lunch & Recharge: Supervised social time. We head to the "Battery Station" (our lunch area) to eat and talk shop with friends.

🌇 Afternoon Session: Design & A.I. Lab (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM: Design Strategy 🎨
  - We introduce the afternoon’s creative challenge. How can we make the robot look better or perform a different task?

• 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM: The "Arts & Crafts" Integration ✂️
  - Students use art supplies and "extra" sensors to customize their robots. This is where the Design Lab comes to life—turning a machine into a character or a smart gadget.

• 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM: Advanced Coding & A.I. Logic 🧠
  - We compare standard block coding with A.I. logic. Students learn how "smart" their robot can truly be through sensor-based reactions.

• 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM: Wrap-Up & Departure 👋
  - Cleanup and parent pick-up for standard campers.

🚀 After-Burner Lab: The Innovation Zone (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM)

• 04:00 PM – 04:15 PM: Transition & Chill 🥤
  

•  A quick break to stretch and have a small snack.

• 04:15 PM – 05:15 PM: Open Studio / Free-Build 🏗️
  

• Student Choice: This is the most relaxed part of the day. Students can:

        -   Work on a "Passion Build" (whatever they want to create).

        -   Engage in Robot Battles or obstacle course races.

        -   Collaborate on a "Mega-Build" with a partner.

• 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.