Smiles and Circuits: Designing Robots to Spark Joy HALF DAY(Elementary-K-6)
Does your child dream of creating something extraordinary? In Smiles and Circuits, campers will channel their creativity and engineering skills to design a robot whose sole purpose is to bring smiles to others! This challenge is perfect for budding inventors and young problem-solvers, blending imagination with design principles in a fun and engaging environment.
Camp Highlights:
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Design with Purpose: Campers will create a robot concept no larger than 5 feet x 5 feet x 5 feet. They’ll design for a specific user, focusing on what their robot will do to spread joy.
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Hands-On Creation: From brainstorming to building, kids will sketch and craft a 3D prototype of their “Robot Friend.”
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Digital Storytelling: Using Scratch, campers will animate their robot’s story, explaining how it spreads happiness and the tasks it performs.
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STEAM-Powered Fun: This camp integrates design thinking, art, and technology to inspire young innovators.
What Campers Will Learn:
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Design principles for robots, including materials, functions, and control mechanisms.
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Digital storytelling to bring their creations to life.
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Presentation and collaboration skills through group activities and feedback sessions.
Campers will leave with a digital Scratch project, a robot model, and a sense of accomplishment in creating something that makes the world a little brighter!
Why Choose SCF Summer Camps?
At SCF, we offer more than just fun—we inspire kids to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and enriching environment. Each week features exciting new challenges, and Smiles and Circuits is no exception. Join us for a summer of creativity, discovery, and innovation!