Little Robot Engineer
Jul 13 - Jul 17 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 4-6
Costa Mesa
$499.00
About This Activity
Club SciKidz’s Little Robot Engineer is a STEM.org accredited early childhood program that introduces the "E" in STEM. The curriculum uses specialized, age-appropriate kits to explore Mechanical Engineering and Simple Machines through play-based learning. Core Learning Objectives: Introductory Robotics: Using sensory-friendly building tools, campers construct their first moving machines. They explore how energy is transferred from a power source to a motor to create motion. The "Artbot" Experience: Campers engineer their own Artbots—vibrating robots that create unique patterns on paper. This project teaches the relationship between weight, balance, and kinetic energy. Simple Machine Discovery: Through interactive storytelling, children learn about the "Six Simple Machines." They build models of inclined planes and pulleys to see how they make work easier for humans. Circuitry Basics: Little engineers experiment with safe, oversized components to create their first Complete Circuit, learning the "magic" of how a battery powers a light or a buzzer. Quick Facts for Busy Families "Make and Take" Lab: Campers don't just build and leave; they take home several of their engineered projects, including their custom-made Artbots. STEM.org Accredited: Vetted for academic quality, ensuring your child is learning real engineering vocabulary and concepts. Developmentally Minded: Our staff-to-camper ratios are kept low to provide the "helping hand" needed for fine motor tasks like snapping circuits or aligning gears. Convenient Scheduling: Standard hours are typically 9:00 AM – 3:30/4:00 PM, with Pre-Camp and Post-Camp options available to fit your schedule. Start Building the Future Little Robot Engineer is a foundational camp that prepares children for our "Junior" robotics levels. Because of the specialized building kits and 1-on-1 attention required, these sessions feature strictly limited enrollment.
Discuss This Activity