Basic Camp Information: The Sharon Robotics Teams will be hosting a Primary Robotics Camp on June 17-20, 2024 at Case Avenue Elementary School in Sharon. Participants will explore the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Spike Essential Robots. In addition, on the last day students will learn how to program a LEGO Spike Prime Robot with basic movements. This 4-day camp will take place at Case Avenue Elementary School in Sharon. This camp is a starter camp and no prior robotics/programming experience is needed to attend. All robots and materials will be provided for the week.
Age:Students must currently be in 1st through 2nd grade to participate. Applicants can be from any school district.
Location:Camp will be located in the robotics lab at Case Elementary School, 36 Case Avenue, Sharon. Participants are expected to arrive on-time and enter the exterior doors at the playground entrance off of Case Avenue. These doors will be used for students to enter and dismiss from camp. Students must have their own transportation to and from the camp on a daily basis.
Date/Time:Camp will run on June 17, 18, 19, and 20 from 10AM-2PM. Lunch will be located in the school cafeteria from 12:00-12:30. On June 20th, from 1:30 - 2:00 PM, an open house style event will allow parents to view work from throughout the week. More details to be provided prior to the camp.
Cost:Tuition fee is $115 to attend the camp. Tuition is due within 15 days of being accepted into the camp or June 3rd, whichever comes first. If payment is not received within the timeline, acceptance to the camp will be revoked. Cash or check is acceptable. Checks are to be made payable to the “Sharon Robotics Boosters”. A camp t-shirt will be provided as part of the tuition cost.
Lunch:Students are able to pack a lunch or may receive a free lunch from the summer lunch program.
Camp Curriculum: Participants will explore the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by a LEGO SPIKE Essential Robot. In addition, on the last day students will learn how to program a LEGO Spike Prime Robot with basic movements. This camp is a beginner camp and no prior robotics/programming experience is needed to attend. All robots and materials will be provided for the week.
Instructor: The camp will be taught by Mr. Tomko, a sixth-grade teacher and robotics coach, and members from the Sharon Robotics Teams. Members from the robotics teams will include students from 5th-12th grades who have experience/ knowledge in programming/robotics.
Deadline to Apply: Application submissions will be accepted until June 3rd, 2024. However, please be aware, this camp fills quickly. Students will be accepted to the camp on a first come, first serve basis – as there are 16 spots available. Each student will be placed on the camp roster upon submission of a completed application. If the camp fills to capacity, a wait list will be used for interested participants. Students who submit an application will be notified of acceptance status or wait list status within 24 hours of application being received.
Applications must be submitted to Mr. Tomko by June 3rd. Payment is not required until acceptance into the camp. Applications must be submitted online, but payment may be mailed or delivered to:
Mr. Dave Tomko
RE: Summer Robotics Camp
Case Avenue Elementary School
36 Case Avenue
Sharon PA 16146.
Questions: For additional questions, please contact Mr. Tomko at 724-983-4051 x5221, at
dave_tomko@sharonsd.org, or visit
www.tigertechsrobotics.com