| Wk1: 6/25-29 | Wk5: 7/30-8/3 |
| -----: 7/2-6 closed | Wk6: 8/6-8 |
| Wk2: 7/9-13 | Wk7: 8/13-17 |
| Wk3: 7/16-20 | Wk8: 8/20-24 |
| Wk4: 7/23-27 | Wk9: 8/27-29 (tentative) |
Select the Grades group to view list of workshops.
Locations
Storming Robots:
3322 Rt. 22 West, Suite 402, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (Our main center)
Rutgers Preparatory School(RPS):
Elm Farm Building/Computer Lab, 1350 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873(auxiliary location)
Dean of Chess(DOC):
3150 Rt. 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (by ShopRite)(auxiliary location)
| For Grade 4 - 8 | (9AM-3PM) | |
| 6/25-29 | Robotic Technology Projects |
| 6/25-29 | Engineering for Girls! |
| 8/20-24 | Robotic Technology Projects |
| For Grade 6 - 8 | (9AM-3PM) | |
| 7/30-8/3 | Robotics Fun with Math (ACT) |
| For Grade 7 - 11 | (9AM-3PM) | |
| All are ACT programs | |
| Most of our Grade 7+ programs will focus on Inter-robots communication (IRC) | |
| 7/9-13 | AM - Programming with Math Algorithm |
| PM- Robotics Programming | |
| 7/16-20 | Robot to Robot Talk with Bluetooth (IRC) |
| 7/23-27 | Robotic Soccer |
| 7/30-8/3 | Physics with Robotics (*RPS*) |
| 8/6-8/10 | Motion Sensing Control (IRC) |
| 8/13-17 | Electronic and Robotics with Arduino (with take home option) |
| For Grade 4 to 6 | (9AM-3PM) | |
| 7/9-13 | Robo500 Grand Challenge |
| 7/16-20 | Robotics Safari! |
| 7/23-27 | Remote Control Racing Bot! |
| 7/30-8/3 | Robotics Scavenger Hunt |
| 8/6-10 | Robot Sabotage (inter Robots communication) |
| 8/13-17 | Robotic Biomed Missions |
| 8/20-24 | Robo500 Grand Challenge |
| For Grade 2 to 3 9-11:45Am and/or 12:15-3pm Location: Dean of Chess |
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| 7/16-17(AM) | Mindstorms Mechanical RoboDog Take Home! |
| 7/16-13 (PM) | Amusement Park I- Merry-Go-Round & Ferris Wheel |
| 8/6-10 (AM) | Pneumatic RoboHandl! Take Home! |
| 8/6-10 (PM) | Amusement Park II- Ghost Ride and Bumper Car |
| For Grade 3 to 6 9:00 Am to 4pm Location: Dean of Chess |
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8/8-12 : Chess with Robotics (at Dean of Chess location) |
Offsite Institutions |
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Special Notes:
- Work habit and workshop performance Report will be provided at the last day of each workshop.
- Please do review prerequisites for each workshop.
- All our summer programs offer TAG (Talented And Gifted) level challenge with much analysis, and the delivery of true robotics experience and engineering.
- All hands-on projects are exercised with engineering process, and focus on application.
Click on the locations to view the description and register.
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Advanced Challenge Track (ACT)
Some workshops are listed with "ACT". These workshops are designed for the children who desire to pursue more vigorous learning during the summer holidays. Activities will require higher analysis work involving much math application.
We encourage perspective estudents to read through the desired workshop. Most ACT workshops require self-discipline and willingness to work through math problems, and computer programming work.
Programming with Math Algorithm
-- Gr. 7-12 -- 9am to 12pm --
Learning programming abstraction in C and at the same time learn to think algorithmically. C is an ubiquitous language used as backbone for many other programming languages. In addition, it is one high level language closest to machine level.
This workshop aims to teach students how to think algorithmically, not just ad-hoc method. Projects may include GCF generator using Euclid Algorithm, highly efficient prime number generator with Sieve Algorithm.Pre-requisites: HIGHLY Proficient in Pre-Algebra.
Cost: $265
Learning Tools: Microsoft Express Studio C compiler
Robotics Programming
-- Gr. 7-12 -- 12:30 to 3:30pm --This workshop is perfect for you if:
- you are planning to participate in Middle or High school level of robotics competitions. Or,
- you want to learn to use a powerful language which will prepare you to engage in more complex and interesting robotics projects in the future.
Classes are taught by staff who have years experience in some intensive robotics competitison, such as the artificial intelligence orientd Robotics soccer competion, and/or the satellite automation ZeroRobotics competition hosted by MIT/NASA.
Cost: $265
Learning Tools: RobotC Interface Development Environment
Robot to Robot Talk with Bluetooth
-- Gr. 7-12 -- 9AM to 3PM
Learn about multi-agent communication using bluetooth, such as:
- Basic multi-robot communication language primitives
- Targeted multi-robot communication
- Parameterized data and data mapping to actions
- uni-directional messaging.
- may even go into uni-directional depending on students' pace.
Pre-requisites: HIGHLY Proficient in Pre-Algebra.
Cost: $510
(Check out Payment Plan Option)Learning Tools: Hardware: Arduino and other electronic devices * Software: Open Source C compiler
Electronics & Robotics with Arduino
Gr. 7+
Workshop covers:
- Setup the hardware, software, as well as schematic sketching with computer tool
- Analog and digital input/output, voltage divider, pull-up vs pull-down resistor, etc.
- Learn how to program the Arduino and conduct a few fun challenge from basic motions with defined path to sensors-feedback navigation.
- Option: Take home the projects kit for additional $140.
Pre-requisites:
Cost: $510
- Proficient in Grade 7 level mathematics and reading skills.
(Check out Payment Plan Option)Learning Tools: Hardware: Arduino and other electronic devices * Software: Open Source C compiler
Robotics Fun With Math!
-- For Grade 6 to 8 --
Your robot will be commissioned to race on a terrain to find its secret location.
In order to complete the mission, you not only will build your robot from scratch, but also will program your robot to decipher secret codes. In order to do this, you will learn how to use the encoder and create a system that can give the robot the ability to complete these tasks.
You will learn the application of encoder/rotation sensors with mechanical system in robot navigation. You will also learn how to program sensors feedback to encounter unexpected situations.
Continuous open-ended design challenges are conducted with true engineering process in order to strengthen problem-solving, intricate analysis, and teamwork.
There will be worksheets to reinforce your math skill in order to complete the mission. Classes will conclude with a collaborative contest where campers will have opportunity to apply their knowledge collected throughout the workshop.
Pre-requisites:
- Proficient in Arithmetic such as Average, Fractions, and Decimal Places operations.
- Should know about ratio, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes.
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO
Mindstorms * Software: RobotCTM or RobolabTM
Engineering For Girls Week!
-- For Grade 4 to 8 -- 9am to 3pm --
Finally, a “Fun and Think” camp only for girls! Come to stretch your mind and creativity. Have fun with math, as well as explore how to make your robots come to life.
Robotics project will include building and programming to automate your Spinning Ballerina, Music Box, Dancing bot, etc. All campers will also keep a technical journal to record daily achievements.
Various levels of mathematics will be involved depending on each individual levels.
Tuition includes: robotics pin, worksheets and souvenir.
Pre-requisites:
- MUST enjoy mind challenge and creativity.
- MUST enjoy mathematics.
Cost: $435
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
-- For Grade 4 to 8 -- 9am to 3pm --
Every day is filled with engaging robotics short projects involving building from scratch and learning behavior-based programming for automation. Projects include:
- Ball Roller Coaster with built-in sensor to enable the balls rolling back and forth.
- Rattlesnack with the ability to coil up and down and strike when it senses you around.
- Catapult which can be triggered to fling objects across the room.
- A "top fuel" dragster built with power to pop a wheelie at the start before running at its high speed forward.
- A simple robotic dog driven you with a couple of sensors.
- and much more...
For those who have taken the earlier Robotics Technology Projects Workshops, you may also sign up for this session. This will not only reinforce the skills learned already, but also have the opportunity to take on more complex tasks.
Come to gain and polish your true programming and mechanical building skills.
Students will be divided into two skill levels in order to allow individual to challenge their own abilities.
Tuition includes: robotics pin, worksheets and souvenir.
Pre-requisites:
- MUST enjoy mind challenge and creativity.
- MUST enjoy mathematics.
Cost: $435
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
Chess with Robotics!
-- For Grade 3 to
6 --
9am to 4pm
By coupling with the premier Dean of Chess of Branchburg, we are able to offer an one-of-a-kind experience for everyone from Grade 3 to 6 who love to stretch their mind, and creativity.
Here is your chance to learn and improve your chess, have fun with analytical math, as well as explore how to make your robots come to life.
Tuition includes: Camp T-shirt, robotics pin, Scorebook, Worksheets and Binder.
Snacks will be provided daily. Please let us know of any food allergies!
Pre-requisites:
- Enjoy mind challenge, creativity.
Cost: $499
Learning Tools:
Hardware: Chess set, and LEGO Mindtorms
Software: Chess Video, RobolabTM
Physics with Robotics
-- For Grade 7+ --
Robotics with Physics I ● 9am-12pm
Robotics with Physics II ● 12:30—3:30pm
At Rutgers Preparatory School Location.
These sessions engage students in focusing on physical reasoning with Mathematical applications. Workshops teach students physics concepts in an exploratory, fun and challenging way.
These workshops not only provide hands-on robotics experiments to reinforce learning-by-doing, but also stimulate creative thinking and problems analysis.
Curriculum was developed by scholars who were supported by various science organizations including the Lemelson-MIT program. Instructor is a post-graduate professioal, such as high school Physics teacher.
Different projects are assigned to different sessions. Therefore, you may sign up for either I or II, or both sessions.
Pre-requisites: Highly Proficient in Pre-Algebra, and knowledge in properties of basic geometric shapes.
Cost: $540. $30 off if signing for both AM and PM.
(Check out
Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms. Software: RobotCTM or RobolabTM
Motion Sensing Control...
-- For Grade 7+ -- 9am to 3pm --
Ever wonder how a smartphone’s ability to interact with a robot or adjust its display either portrait or landscape mode? What does it have to do with the fascinating Micro ElectoMechanical System (MEMS)?
In this workshop, you will:
- Build and program a robot to move along with your hand or fingers.
- Build and program a remote control engine and controller
- Write an algorithm to convert accelerometer feedback to motor movements and speed.
- Open their horizon and inspire them in futuristic nanotechnology.
Pre-requisites:
- High Proficiency in Algebra.
- Love analyzing intricate problems.
Cost: $510
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms NXT. Software: RobotCTM
Build Your Own Sensor...
-- For Grade 7+ (Advanced)--
NXT Prototyping Kit provides a perfect base for you to start experimenting with your own electronic creations. During this course, you will work with a solder-less breadboard. This allows you to build circuits by simply pushing component leads into the board and completing your circuit with the kit's jumper wires. You will also learn about binary mathematics. Then, you will program your newly created sensor(s).
Pre-requisites:
- Basic programming skill in C or C++, as we are using RobotCTM
- Maturity to stay on task
- Proficient in Pre-Algebra.
Optional: $53 for take home your creation. Note: You will need to have a NXT processor at home to keep this operational.
Software: RobotCTM .
Remote Control Racing Smart Bot!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm
Build a robo car from scratch and learn to program the remote controlling capability with multiple sensors. You will have such a blast to remotely drive your own creation to race through a treacherous terrain. For the more advanced campers, you will advance to incorporate onboard sensors for your robot car, so that it is smart enough to stop at the momment of danger and minimize the chance of falling into its demise.
Pre-requisites:
- MUST enjoy mind challenge and creativity.
- MUST like to learn about robust building tips and programming.
Cost: $435
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
Robotic Treasure Hunting!
-- For Grade 7+ -- 9am to 3pm --
GPS with Robotics -
Have you ever wondered how the military spots a location via satellite communication? As GPS technology has started to become more popular in the mainstream, won't it be cool to understand how the technology works. Even better yet, you will program your robot to simulate a fun, but challenging adventurous treasure hunting game.
Learn how to interface and extract data from a GPS device via bluetooth communication.
For novice, there will plenty of sample programs and assistance to guide you.
For experts, you will be working on the more intricate modules including binary operations, and programming triangulation to seek hidden objects.
Pre-requisites:
- MUST be Highly Proficient in Pre-Algebra.
- Love analyzing intricate problems.
Cost: $510
(Check out
Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms. Software: RobotCTM
Robotic Soccer
-- For Grade 7+ -- 9am to 3pm --
Find the soccer ball!!! Run toward to
the goal!! GOAL!
Can you imagine programming a robot to play 1-on-1 or even 2-on-2 soccer?
Robotic soccer has been introduced in high school and college level. You
will explore the fun and intricate robotic soccer game played in the world
renowned Robocup and RobocupJunior Events.
For the mathematics enthusiast, we’ll introduce the coolness of triangulation using simple trigonometry.
Pre-requisites:
- Highly proficient in Pre-Algebra.
- Love analyzing intricate problems.
Cost: $510
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Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms. Software: RobotCTM
Robotic Sabotage!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm --
Explore bot-to-bot communication! As a squadron leader, you command a fleet of interactive robots. They should be capable of following, helping, or even preventing others from being sabotaged by enemy robots! During the mission, you will experience how to make your robot perform robot-to-robot communication, sending distress signal, or even sabotaging messages!
Pre-requisites:
- Proficient in Arithmetic such as Average, Fractions, and Decimal Places operations.
- Should know about ratio, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes.
Cost: $435
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms. Software: RobotCTM
Robotic BioMed Missions
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm --
We bring the competitive biomedical engineering theme from the popular FIRST LEGO League to our summer workshop!
The robotics game is filled with various fun missions simulating some very innovative Biomedical Engineering discoveries; such as repair injuries in nanoscale level.
You will build and program your robots from scratch to simulate various scientific disciplines in biomedical engineering; such as discovering how NanoBots may be used someday to seek, and destroy cancer cell, etc.
Cost: $425
Software: RobolabTM
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm --
Our Robo Mailmen are out delivering, BUT!!! Here comes the maniac robodog! The mailmen need to be smart enough to run away from the robodog!
This workshop may be divided into several segments from as simple as building a simple "RoboDog", to a complex strategy about how to identify the presence of the "RoboMailman', chasing after him.
Cost: $435Software: RobolabTM
Secret Agent Mission!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm --
We are looking for a brave young man or woman to drive his/her secret robot agent to collect some top secret devices from an enemy facility. Beware, your robot will have to be strong and smart enough to run through pathways filled with hazardous debris, dark tunnel, and closed gate which require your robot to decipher the secret code in order to break into the facility.
Cost: $435
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms
Software: RobolabTM
Drag Racing!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm --
Simulating the DARPA Grand Challenge with the award winning
robotics technology LEGO Mindstorms.
Build and program an unmanned vehicle that will race on a
treacherous terrain, uphill, through speed bumps, dark tunnels,
etc.
Students will build a robot from scratch and computer programming to
make it come alive truly offer rewarding fun.
You will learn some mechanics difficulties and computer
programming issues that even advanced users with industrial level machine
and software also encounter.
Learn how the formation of gears system affect speed and torque of your robotic system with mathematical application. Plenty of creative time, analysis, and critical thinking challenge.
Cost: $435
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Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
-- For Grade 4 to 6 -- 9am to 3pm
Are you brave enough to join this roboteam to navigate around treacherous terrain filled with debris after an earthquake? Your job is to build a robust robot and program it to seek out the injured victims in the building to rescue them.
Cost: $435
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Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGOR Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
-- For Grade 7+ -- 9am to 3pm --
You will build a robust robot equipped with 4+ sensors and program it to seek out and rescue the injured victims. Beware! Your robot will have to be smart enough to negotiate its path through debris, obstacles and hills.
Up for this Challenge!? If yes, register for this Robotics Rescue II.
Stress on algorithmic analysis and programming. Algorithm includes effective scanning algorithm, apply geometry and simple trigonometry with motor encoder feedback. Explore conceptual motor control (P.I.D.) concept.
Cost: $510
Software: RobotCTM or RobolabTM
-- For Grade 4 to 6 --
Come to create a mega fun robotic zoo! You will have hours of fun with these animal-like models that walk and crawl!
How about incorporating it the sensors to allow them to have the intelligence to sense the environment. Students learn about the importance of modularization in programming.
All building instructions focus on building the students' 3D
spatial skill, analysis in the functions of each module, but not just
piece-by-piece instructions. They learn the importance in
understanding the functionalities of a "module", then they will have
the opportunity to be creative with constructive disciplines.
Various levels of mathematics will be involved depending on each individual levels.
Tuition includes: robotics pin, worksheets and souvenir.
Pre-requisites:
- MUST enjoy mind challenge and creativity.
- MUST enjoy mathematics.
Cost: $435
(Check out Payment Plan Option)
Learning Tools: Hardware: LEGO Mindtorms. Software: RobolabTM
"Circuit UP" your Rover!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 --
Learn Circuitry by doing!
This workshop will fill with many exciting projects such as AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more! By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar with writing schematics and the rudimentary knowledge about circuit components and common designs with series vs parallel.
In addition, students will learn the fundamental mechanical concepts on building a strong rover, and the significance of math application.
To conclude the workshop, students will apply your circuitry knowledge to complete the circuit for a rover. There is no soldering required as all the parts snap together with ease. Once completed, you will be able to navigate your surroundings with rover remote control.
Option to bring the Snap RC Rover home at $90.
Pre-requisites:
- Proficient in Arithmetic such as Average, Fractions, and Decimal Places operations.
- Should know about ratio, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes.
Take home the Rover: add $90
Software: RobolabTM
"Robot seek and destroy!
-- For Grade 4 to 6 --
This is a workshop where you will build and program your robots from scratch to simulate various scientific disciplines in nanotechnology. You will find out how NanoBots may be used someday to seek, and destroy cancer cells. They will then design robotic activities to simulate the Seek and Destroy based on the newly learned terminologies concepts.
Cost: $425
Software: RobolabTM
Amusement Park - Part I & II
-- For Grade 2 to 3 --
Participant will build an amusement park filled with various motorized activities with programmable bricks. Activities may include Merry-go-round, Ghost Ride, Crazy Tour Bus, and Bumper Car. The complexity is only limited to what the child can do. For those who are up for the challenge, they will have the opportunity to even program to automate the constructions. They may also learn about programming with sensors. You will be amazed what these little children can accomplish under our well-built curriculum, and help from the technically acknowledgeable instructors!!!
Since Amusement Park is filled with so many fun machines, we decide to offer it in 2 sessions, Part I and II. You will continue build and program different machines in Park II than in Park I.
Time: 12:15P to 3:00P
Cost: $225
Software: RobolabTM
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
Ferris Wheel
-- For Grade 2 to 3 --
- Take home your motorized Ferris Wheel mechanical creation.(including motorized kit).
- Learn Mechanical Advantage of gears, and axles, as well as their significance in basic structure and force. For advanced students, they may have the opportunity to program it into motion.
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
Time: 9:00A to 11:45A
Cost: $280
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
Pneumatic RoboHand!
-- For Grade 2 to 3 --
Children will build a air-driven robohand and explore the fundamentals of pneumatics.Campers will see how compressed air is used to enable mechanical motions.
Note: Bring your air-driven robo hand home.
Time: 9:00A to 11:45A
Cost: $280
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
Mindstorms Mechanical RoboDog!
-- For Grade 2 to 3 --
Build a mechanic robodog and explore the fundamentals of simple mechanics. Then, you motorize it with a battery box and motor.
Note: Bring your Mechanical RoboDog Home! ...
Time: 9:00A to 11:45A
Cost: $280
Software: RobolabTM
Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
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| 07/18-22 |
Robo500
Grand Challenge - at Raritan Valley College - 9am to 4pm |
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| 08/8-12 |
Smart Remote Racing Car - at Raritan Valley College - 9am to 4pm |
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| 08/8-12 |
Mechanical RoboDog - at YMCA/Westfield - 8:30am to 12pm |
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Introduction to Robotics - at YMCA/Westfield - 1 to 4:30pm |
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| 08/15-19 |
Introduction to Robotics - at Branchburg Sport Complex - 1 to 4pm |
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PreRobotics Mission Mars
-- For Grade 2 to 3 --
Alien Encounter leads you through the exciting adventures of LEGO® astronauts who have crash-landed on an alien planet, where they have to work through a series of space difficulties in order to survive. For those who love math, this will be a great opportunity to see how that math is used to help reolving difficult robotics challenges, and much more.
Time: 12:15P to 3:00P
Cost: $220
Software: Special MindstormsTM Missions Mars Software Program.
At Dean of ChessCerebral and technology Fun and Challenge starts from the week of July 12 to the week of August 16th, Mon-Fri. You may sign up for more than one week. Weekly Schedule
Workshops Description
Chess Track
Engineering Track
Circuitry & Robotic Sessions Circuitry: Utilize the
Award Winning Circuitry learning tool to allow children to grasp
the basic principles of electronics, simple circuitry schematics
, and engaged in building electronic gadgets, such as burglar
alarms, doorbells and much more! Classes will be concluded with
the "Best" circuitry design contest .
Robotic: Learn about the
basic mechanics in building robots and automate them to simulate
human actions and behaviors. All students will keep a daily
engineering journal.
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last update: Jan 25th, 2012
