Sumo and Rock Climbing: Ages 7-12

Spring Sale ends April 22. Save $200. Plus campers keep their robots ($200 Value)!

Only 5 spots are available per week!

Move to any open spot at any time.

Campers use a combination of LEGO and computer-controlled mBot2 to design and build their own Sumo Battle Robots. They will use motors, servos, gears, sensors, a robot brain, and LEGO technic pieces.

In the ultimate test of the arena, robots battle in a 4 ft. diameter ring until one is pushed out. Campers are introduced to "outcomes-driven" design. Through repeatedly trying their ideas in the arena they develop new strategies. Both mechanical (speed vs. power) and software (smart vs. simple) innovations are tested and refined.

The material is all new this year. Campers who have experience with the LEGO Mindstorms, or LEGO Spike and/or campers who have taken our sumo courses before will have an entirely new set of hardware and software.

As with all Rocks and Robots programs, we go outside several times a day for inclusive group games and confidence-building activities.

In addition to the robotics activities, campers are trained in rock climbing safety and knot tying, before taking two afternoon field trips to Planet Rock on Tuesday and Thursday. On these days, camp is extended until 5:00 pm. 

Full-day sessions: 9:00 to 3:30 (M,W,F), 9:00 to 5:00 (T,Th)

Location: 

Sunward Cohousing

424 Little Lake Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI.

Guarantee/Refund Policy: Our goal is to meet or exceed your expectations. Tell us if we fall short in any way. If we can't fix it on the spot, we will refund you for the remainder of the session. Sometimes things just come up in family life. If that happens we will also give you a refund. See FAQ for limitations in case of natural disasters, infectious diseases, etc.

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