TAG (Talented And Gifted) level

All our summer programs focus in problem solving, analysis, the delivery of true robotics experience and engineering, from mechanical building to automation with robotic programming.  All hands-on projects are exercised with engineering process.  Projects involve mathematical applications and problem solving, not just "how to calculate", but also "how to apply" under various scenarios in fun but challenging way.  

Complexity of tasks given to each participant is only limited to what each individual is capable of. For example, a 6th grader may be given complex tasks usually given to a 10th grader; but if and only if he/she demonstrates his/her ability to take on the challenge. 

There will be eight weeks of Summer Workshops. You may sign up one week or more. 

	wk 1	Jun 25 to 29		wk 5	Jul 30 to Aug 3
	wk 2	Jul  09 to 13		wk 6	Aug 6 to 10
	wk 3	Jul  16 to 20		wk 7	Aug 13 to 17
	wk 4	Jul  23 to 27		wk 8	Aug 20 to 24

Each week has its own theme in order to captivate the interests of participants and deliver various engineering concepts.

At Storming Robots Center

• Our main location
• Week 1 thru Week 8.
• You may register one or more weeks. 
• Each participant will receive a Workshop Completion Pin  and Work habit and Performance Feedback Report at the end of a full week workshop.

At Dean of Chess Location

• Our auxiliary location during summer.
• Grade 2 to 3 workshops will be taken place at this location for 2011.
• You may register one or more weeks. 

At Rutgers Preparatory School

• Our auxiliary location during summer.
•  Robotics with Physics.

S.T.E.M. oriented

All programs offer technical challenge in robotic including mathematics, technology, science, and engineering.  All Grade4-12 programs delivery  true robotics experience from design, project management,  to implementation, including building from scratch, true programming structure. Last but not least, most are concluded with either presentation or exciting mini-contest.

High Student and Staff Return Rate!

While we have over 92% returning rate of our school-year-round roboclub students, the returning rate of summer participants is over 45%. Some of them have been with us since 2005 summer. The returning rate of our instructors staff stays the same almost every summer. This is a clear evidence in proving the high value our summer programs have delivered.

Many parents took long trek from over 40 minutes away, such as Princeton, Red Bank, Livingston

Rewarding feedback from parents and students!

In addition, we have received rewarding feedback from parents, students, and even teachers who organize their technology trip to Storming Robots. You can review some of the feedback here .

 

Savings...	How?
$10 to $40 Early Enrollment	$40 if register by February 29th. $30 if register by March 31st. $20 if register by April 30th. See the extended payment plan below.
$30 off per additional module	Sign up for multiple modules. (only apply to summer schedule)
10%off (max $100)	Siblings. (applies to the lower fee after all other discounts have applied)
$30 off	SR's alumni (apply to those who have attended week-long robocamp or roboclub for two terms or more.)
$50 off	$50 for each friend you refer.  Each friend must meet all the following Eligibility criteria: Your friend: has never attended Storming Robots' programs; is not sibling; must have committed to at least one full week with full payment. must inform us about the referral at registration before workshop starts, no exception. ** Referee will be contacted for verification. ** Credit will be provided in September.

 

Lunch Option is available ONLY at Branchburg site

• Participants may bring their own lunch, or purchase lunch at the center. (Food is prepared on the day when you order by a gourmet restaurant named IL Forno.)
• If you choose to purchase lunch, you must select from the menu and submit the payment at the drop-off time.
• Snack ranging from $0.50 to $1 is available for purchase.
• Free apple! (ONLY if you finish it. Otherwise, it will cost you $1.00 each)

Lunch Menus:

Item	Child size	Adult size
	cost	cost
Pizza	--	2.00/slice
Macaroni & Cheese	--	5.50
Pasta + Meatballs	4.50	6.00
Chicken Fingers w/FF	4.50	6.50
Grilled Chicken + T.L.O.	4.50	6.50
Mozzarella Sticks	4.50 (3sticks)	6.50 (6sticks)
Sausage Sub	4.50 (4")	6.50 (7")
Sausage Sub + Cheese	4.50 (4")	7.00 (7")

 

At Storming Robots Location

Hours during summer workshops
Regular Hours	Drop off time: No earlier than 8:30am. Full Day:     9am to 3pm AM Half Day: 9 - 11:45am PM Half Day: 12:15 - 3:00pm
Extended Hours	Flexible time, but all extended hours MUST be confirmed with two weeks prior to the workshop week. From 3:00pm to 6:00pm, $12/hour.  Pick up takes place 10 minutes after the hour will be subject to full extended hourly rate $12/hr. Credit card authorization is required to reserve extended hours.  No charge is made until the end of your workshops week(s).

At Dean of Chess and R.P.S. Location

Hours during summer workshops
Regular Hours	Drop off time: No earlier than 8:30am. Full Day:     9am to 4pm AM Half Day: 9am - 12pm PM Half Day: 1pm - 4pm
Extended Hours	Flexible time, but all extended hours MUST be confirmed by the first day of each workshop week. You are required to submit a credit card authorization. No charge is made until the end of your workshops week(s).  From 4:00pm to 6:00pm,$12/hour. Pick up takes place 10 minutes after the hour will be subject to full extended hourly rate $12/hr.

 

Alumni Payment Plan
Eligibility: For those children who have attended our roboclub OR full-week long workshops in the past years.

Plan: May divide the remaining balance into equal monthly payments until the following November, with a minimum of $50/month.

New students Payment Plan
May divide the remaining balance into equal monthly payment until the month of your first registered session. For example, your registered session will be held in August, the remaining balance after the deposit of $250 will be equally divided into the months till August.

 

Instructors: either B.S. or M.S. Degree. 
Our instructors possess minimum college level with stellar academic background. Some even possess Master Degree in Science. All adult staffs have passed criminal background check.  There will always be staff onsite who has been CPR-certified.

Assistants: Stellar Academic Record.
All assistants are individuals who not only have stellar academic records, but also have experience in various robotics competitions.  Our staff have passion in robotics. This is not merely their summer job, but their opportunity to inspire more children in pursuing science, engineering, and cool robotics in the future.  Please read about some of our staff.

They all have gone through intensive technical training in using LEGO Robotics components, and the programming software.

 

 Typical questions: 

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Q1:  What if a student is a fast learner, and very talented, will he or she have to slow down all the time to wait for others?

A1: Absolutely NOT.  Since we provide year-round robotics and technology education, we have the expertise to facilitate challenges for skill levels ranging from beginners to experts. One of our strength is to provide technical challenge to stretch the child's potential.

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Q2: The student attends module "X" last summer, will he/she be doing exactly the same thing like last summer if he/she joins the module "X" again this summer?

A2: It depends on the complexity of the program, as well as the ability of your child to retain the knowledge. Best to contact the Director for further discussion.

 

We have received many positive feedback. Some are absolutely rewarding!

Click here to view Parents' feedback.

 

We have many children coming from more than 35 minutes away. In the past summer, we had two from Cherry Hills, and one even Bronx, NY. Per requests from multiple parents, we have established a carpool list exclusively for parents whose children currently or will attend Storming Robots. We shall Please visit our Carpool List Terms of Use Page.

Schedule of Payment and Refund Deadlines
Withdrawal	Refund : minus $50 non-refundable administrative cost if you have chosen any recurring CC payments method. OR minus $25 non-refundable administrative cost for any other payment method.
Prior to May 15th, '10	100 % minus administrative cost
May 15th-31st, '10	50 % minus administrative cost
After May 31st, '10	No Refund
	Exceptions: If it is due to medical reason, letter of verification from your child's doctor is required.
Important Note: If a participant repeatedly violates the code of conduct or commits serious disciplinary offenses, participation will be terminated at the administration’s discretion without refund. Most of our modules were filled between March and May.  All of staff assignment and classes preparation work has been completed according to registration by May.  This refund policy is put in place in order to conduct proper coordination of staff and classes management, as well as being fair to those who may have been declined as a result of full enrollment.
*** Detailed payment and refund policy page for all programs.

 

 Award: 
"Model Junior Roboticist" Trophy awarded at the end of each workshop.  This trophy exemplifies the high enthusiasm and attitude throughout the program.  This award also comes with $10 Gift Certificate to shop.lego.com.
Souvenir:
Each participant will receive a practical souvenir, and a participation trophy.

Some of the Gr.2 and 3 workshops offer the students to take their creation home. Some older grades courses may also give away interesting books about engineering and technology. The course description will tell you whether there will be Take Home offers.

 

 

Yes. Click here to purchase gift certificates.