2024 Summer Camps – Future Engineer

Future Engineer

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At 4200 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC 28270

Welcome to our Engineering Camps, where young minds will embark on an extraordinary journey into the dynamic world of innovation and technology!

Throughout the program, campers will engage in hands-on activities that span the spectrum of engineering disciplines. Throughout these immersive experiences, campers will not only acquire valuable technical skills in coding and engineering but will also foster problem-solving abilities, igniting a passion for innovation that will last a lifetime. Register now for a summer of discovery and engineering excellence!

Future Engineer Medley

Morning Camp Dates: June 17 - 21, July 8 - 12, July 22 - 26, August 12 - 16

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and innovation with our hands-on engineering camp tailored for 1-2 graders. Designed by STEM professionals, our program is a perfect blend of experimentation, collaboration, and the endless exploration of "WHY's," "HOW's," and "WHAT-IF's."

The Engineering camp delivers all the ingredients for hands on experiential learning for your child.Here's a glimpse into our curriculum:

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Engage in Creative Construction

Watch your child's imagination come to life as they build structures using a variety of materials, from classic building blocks to unconventional items. Our camp encourages creativity and problem-solving skills through fun and interactive building exercises.

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Knex Construction Extravaganza

Unleash the budding engineer within! Kids will dive into the world of Knex, constructing intricate designs and bringing their architectural dreams to reality. It's a hands-on experience that combines precision with creativity.

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Lego Challenges and Storytelling

Enter the realm of endless possibilities with Lego challenges that spark creativity and critical thinking. From building towering structures to crafting scenes that tell a tale, our Lego sessions are designed to inspire while fostering teamwork and imagination.

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Vehicular Adventures

Explore the mechanics of motion as your child engineers their own cars, boats, and other vehicles. Through exciting projects, they'll learn about design, propulsion, and the principles of movement. It's an engaging way to blend science and creativity.

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Electronic Circuit Design

Students use plug and play electronics to build fully functioning simulations of various practical electronics including wind-energy mills, solar stations, alarms, flood warning systems and much more.

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Robotics Exploration

Engage in the fascinating realm of robotics as our campers embark on hands-on coding adventures. They'll code various robots, including Lego Mindstorm, Ozobots, and mBots, to tackle a variety of intriguing challenges. It's an immersive experience that introduces them to the exciting intersection of technology and engineering.

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Circuit Coding and Robot Building & Coding
Electronic Circuit Design:
  • Design fully functioning electronic circuits on an Arduino set while learning the fundamentals of coding using logic blocks.
  • Not only will campers get exposure to Science and Technology but will apply their creativity as they apply the fundamentals of electronics in designing practical circuits.
Robot Building & Coding:
  • Students will use LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor to build a fully functioning robot that can be coded to complete challenges and activities.
  • Students can choose between five different designs to build with various functions, such as dunking a ball, writing with a pen, and more!
  • Students will learn coding basics to complete challenges and be able to utilize each design to its full potential.

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Operation Astronauts and Engineers

We are looking for students interested in space, engineering, and most importantly, SCIENCE. During our Physical Science & Chemistry focused camp, we will do a wide variety of projects including the following list:

  • Build Bottle Rockets to launch them high into the sky!
  • Protect your Egg by creating a contraption to keep the egg from cracking when dropped high.
  • Construct the highest Straw Tower without letting it tumble and fall.
  • Mix the right ingredients to make Moon Dough. **Materials will all be from Earth.

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Robotics

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the realm of Robotics at our exciting summer camp! Geared towards budding engineers and tech enthusiasts, our program invites students to explore the cutting-edge possibilities of LEGO Robot Inventor and unleash their creativity through coding with LEGO MINDSTORMS.

Through engaging activities and challenges, students will develop a strong foundation in robotics while fostering essential problem-solving skills. The camp provides a dynamic environment where innovation and technical proficiency go hand in hand, ensuring that every participant leaves with a deep understanding of the technical concepts that power the fascinating field of robotics.

Technical Concepts:
  • Block Coding on LEGO MINDSTORMS
  • Robotics engineering principles
  • Sensor integration for enhanced functionality featuring:
    • Color Sensor
    • Distance Sensor
    • Touch Sensor
  • Mechanical design and construction
  • Debugging and Problem-solving in the realm of robotics
Join us for a summer of exploration and innovation, where the possibilities are as endless as the creativity of our future engineers and roboticists!

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Ultimate Engineering

It's an All You Can Build & Code Medley spanning multiple areas of Robotics, and Hands on Engineering. Anything's possible, just bring your creative thinking!!

  • Build multiple products with household items: cars & vehicles, rockets, paper planes, pasta bridges, Egg Trap, sprinkler systems, and so much more.
  • Code multiple Robots (Lego Mindstorm, Ozobots, mBots) to solve various intriguing challenges.
  • Innovate engineering structures using Knex and Legos.

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Python Game & Advanced Robotics

Dive into the captivating worlds of coding and robotics! Our cutting-edge program is tailor-made for students with a passion for technology and creativity, offering an exciting blend of Python game development and hands-on exploration with the LEGO Robot Inventor kit.

Students will embark on a thrilling journey as they unleash their creativity in Python game development. From conceptualizing unique game ideas to coding their visions into reality, students will learn the ins and outs of game design. The camp provides a dynamic environment where budding programmers can bring their imaginative worlds to life through the power of Python.

The excitement doesn't stop there! Our camp takes robotics to the next level with the LEGO Robot Inventor kit. This year, students will have the chance to build and code a variety of advanced creations, including a transformer, a playable guitar, and a pinball machine. It's a hands-on experience that seamlessly integrates play with technical skill-building.

Technical Concepts:
  • Python programming fundamentals
  • Game design and development
  • LEGO Robot Inventor coding and building
  • Robotics engineering principles
  • Creative problem-solving in technology projects

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Operation Astronauts and Engineers

We are looking for students interested in space, engineering, and most importantly, SCIENCE. During our Physical Science & Chemistry focused camp, we will do a wide variety of projects including the following list:

  • Build Bottle Rockets to launch them high into the sky!
  • Protect your Egg by creating a contraption to keep the egg from cracking when dropped high.
  • Construct the highest Straw Tower without letting it tumble and fall.
  • Mix the right ingredients to make Moon Dough. **Materials will all be from Earth.

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Circuit Coding
  • Electronic Circuit Design:
    • Design and Configure fully functioning electronic circuits on a Arduino set and program using the Arduino-C language to make functioning prototypes of consumer utility products and games.
    • Students learn fundamentals of electronic circuits including LEDs, temperature sensors, light sensors, switches, cathodes, anodes, analog & digital signals while coding in C.
  • Technical Concepts:
    • Circuit components: bread board, Arduino IO processor, resistors, LEDs, different sensors, switches, etc.
    • Coding: Conditional Loops, Repeat Loops, Sensor reading in analog and digital, Signal output in analog and digital - all using the Arduino C programming language.
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Robotics

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the realm of Robotics at our exciting summer camp! Geared towards budding engineers and tech enthusiasts, our program invites students to explore the cutting-edge possibilities of LEGO Robot Inventor and unleash their creativity through coding with LEGO MINDSTORMS.

Through engaging activities and challenges, students will develop a strong foundation in robotics while fostering essential problem-solving skills. The camp provides a dynamic environment where innovation and technical proficiency go hand in hand, ensuring that every participant leaves with a deep understanding of the technical concepts that power the fascinating field of robotics.

This year's lineup features exciting new builds, including a captivating turtle, a precision baseball-batter, and more! Participants will not only assemble these intricate creations but also gain hands-on experience in coding them to perform various tasks and maneuvers.

Technical Concepts:
  • Block Coding on LEGO MINDSTORMS
  • Robotics engineering principles
  • Sensor integration for enhanced functionality featuring:
    • Color Sensor
    • Distance Sensor
    • Touch Sensor
  • Mechanical design and construction
  • Debugging and Problem-solving in the realm of robotics

Join us for a summer of exploration and innovation, where the possibilities are as endless as the creativity of our future engineers and roboticists!

Register

Ultimate Engineering

It's an All You Can Build & Code Medley spanning multiple areas of Robotics, and Hands on Engineering. Anything's possible, just bring your creative thinking!!

  • Build multiple products with household items: cars & vehicles, rockets, paper planes, pasta bridges, Egg Trap, sprinkler systems, and so much more.
  • Code multiple Robots (Lego Mindstorm, Ozobots, mBots) to solve various intriguing challenges.
  • Innovate engineering structures using Knex and Legos.
Week Morning Afternoon
June 17 - 21 Grades 1-2: Future Engineer
Grades 3-5: Circuit Coding & Robot Building and Coding
Grades 6-9: Python Game & Advanced Robotics
July 1 - 3 (No Camp July 4 - 5) All Grades: Astronauts and Engineers
July 8 - 12 Grades 1-2: Future Engineer
Grades 3-5: Ultimate Game Design/Code & Robotics
Grades 6-9: Robotics & Circuit Building and Coding
July 22 - 26 Grades 1-2: Future Engineer
Aug 12 - 16 Grades 1-2: Future Engineer
Grades 3-5: Ultimate Engineering & Robotics
Grades 6-9: Ultimate Engineering & Robotics

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