Holiday Robotics Tech Camps
In this camp students will build a customisable, programmable robot with the LEGO Mindstorms kit, which contains the following:
- Brick computer for controlling the robot
- Icon-based programmable interface
- LEGO parts for building the system
- Sensors
- Motors
LEGO MINDSTORMS’ programming is command box programming, rather than code programming. Through the icon based programmable interface, students will be introduced to the concepts of coding such as looping, decision making and flow control in a fun and interactive way.
Today many schools are introducing the Mindstorm EV3 kits into their curriculum across the USA, and now schools across the UK and Europe are taking an active interest too. Education providers are recognising that using Mindstorm kits can help children gain an awareness of the close relationship between software and hardware and how the manipulation of one has a strong impact on the other. This understanding is essential for the successful development of intelligent products.
With LEGO Mindstorms children learn playfully with the help of technology
The three dimensional aspect of actually building with real materials is a very engaging way of nurturing children’s natural creativity and curiosity. The Summer Tech Camp provides an environment where students can become completely absorbed in their work, and will take their understanding of science, engineering and mathematics to a much deeper level.