What Students Will Do

  • ๐Ÿ“ Design Their Bot - Plan strategy, weapons, and armor configuration
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Build & Fabricate - Cut, drill, and assemble their robot chassis
  • โšก Wire Electronics - Connect motors, receivers, and power systems
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Practice Driving - Master the controls before battle day
  • ๐Ÿ”จ Iterate & Improve - Test, break, fix, and improve under pressure
  • โš”๏ธ Battle! - Compete in tournament brackets on the final day

What Students Will Learn

Mechanical Design

How to build strong, lightweight structures that can take a hit and keep moving.

Motor Selection

Matching motors to wheels, weapons, and power budgets for maximum performance.

Strategy & Tactics

Offense vs defense trade-offs, weight distribution, and battle strategies.

Engineering Under Pressure

Fixing problems fast, adapting designs, and performing when it counts.

Week Schedule

  • Day 1: Design day - strategy, sketching, bot kit selection
  • Day 2: Chassis building - cutting, drilling, assembly
  • Day 3: Weapons and armor - adding offensive and defensive features
  • Day 4: Electronics and testing - wiring, driving practice, repairs
  • Day 5: Tournament Day! Bracket competition with finals

Why This Camp is Unforgettable

  • Real Engineering - Not a kit assembly - actual design decisions matter
  • High Stakes Learning - When your bot breaks, you learn to fix it fast
  • Competition Motivation - Tournament format drives excellence
  • Teamwork - Partners collaborate, strategize, and support each other
  • Memorable Experience - Students talk about battle bot camp for years!
  • Real Arena - Professional-style battle box with polycarbonate walls

Workshop Details

  • Format: Week-long intensive camp
  • Duration: 4 hours per day, 5 days
  • Group Size: Maximum 8 students (4 teams of 2)
  • Space Needed: Workshop area + arena space
  • Equipment: Arena, tools, electronics included
  • Bot Kits: Additional cost based on kit level selected

Perfect For

  • Summer Camps - The highlight of any summer program
  • STEM Academies - Intensive engineering experience
  • Robotics Clubs - Off-season competition prep
  • Special Events - Unforgettable end-of-year activity
  • Birthday Parties - For the ultimate maker celebration