We are planning to hold 2 weeks of Paly Robotics Summer Camp 2024 at our lab space.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE THIS FRIDAY JUNE 14TH AT 11:59 PM
For more information, please check out the FAQ page. Feel free to email summercamp@palyrobotics.com if you have any additional questions.
| Weeks Offered | Week 1: June 17th - 21th Week 2: June 24th - 28th |
| Time | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Location | Palo Alto High School |
| Age | Incoming 6th to 9th graders |
| Cost | $475 per camper, per session (please email us if you are in need of financial aid) |
Be sure to check out our Paly Robotics Summer Camp 2024 Recap Video to get a taste of what camp is like:
When most people think about robotics, they picture computer-controlled machines that are coded to complete certain tasks. While building and programming robots are a big part of what we do, our team provides many more opportunities outside of traditional technical fields. We have different subteams and groups that focus on other non-technical aspects, including art, public relations, and student leadership, to name a few. Through the different sessions offered, campers will be able to experience what makes our team more than just robotics. To learn more about the various sessions, check out the Sessions page.
Our team embraces and fosters a student-run philosophy, promoting student leadership as well as sustainability through having experienced veteran members pass down knowledge to younger students. Reflecting on this philosophy, our high school team members will be the counselors teaching campers and enriching their STEAM education. Just as we were mentored by older team members, we hope to be able to share what we have learned to the younger generation.
| Week 1 (June 17th - 21st) | |||
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Robot Design and Hardware |
Programming |
Entrepreneurship and Web Design |
Animation and Graphic Design |
| Week 2 (June 24th - 28th) | |||
| Robot Design and Hardware |
Programming |
Entrepreneurship and Web Design |
Animation and Graphic Design |
In the Robot Design and Hardware session, campers will be given an engaging experience learning the fundamentals of prototyping, designing, and assembling through lessons and hands-on activities. Campers will also be working in groups to come up with solutions to game challenges inspired by FIRST Robotics Competitions. Counselors will assist campers throughout this process, maintaining hands-off mentorship to allow for creative ideas to thought-provoking problems.
The Programming session seeks to ignite an interest in computer science through its applications in robotics. Campers will dive deep into the various aspects of software development and will develop the technical know-how to program in the Python programming language, focusing on its applications toward robotics. All levels of experience are encouraged to come, with a unique curriculum for new and advanced programmers.
The Entrepreneurship and Web Design session gives campers an overview of business-related dealings with a curriculum that covers how to develop and launch their own professional startup companies. Campers will continue to learn fundamentals skills such as marketing, advertising, and public-speaking while creating plans for finances and company growth. They will showcase their skills through a mock business proposal and creating a company website with HTML, CSS, and Git. This year we are revamping the culminating company pitch by inviting a panel of local business executives to hear the presentations and provide personal feedback to campers.
The Animation and Graphic Design session give campers an overview of animation while cultivating a design-based skill set. Campers will learn the basics of animation, as well as art and design principles such as typography and composition through the lens of graphic design. At the end of the week, campers will have created an animated short, movie poster, and merchandise design, among other projects.
Our email: summercamp@palyrobotics.com
The camp is for students entering 6th - 9th grade in Fall of 2024. Campers will be working with counselors and other students via small group discussions and break-out sessions so it is important they are able to stay focused the entire time and engage with their groups.
Our instructors are members of the Paly Robotics team. They are experienced in the specific session subject matter and are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the subject with your camper.
Not at all. Our camp will have activities for campers to participate in regardless of previous experience. We just ask that you come with an open mind and are ready to learn.
It is not required to attend both weeks. The curriculum in each session is repeated each week.
The registration fee is $475 per camper, per session. Please register first and then email us at summercamp@palyrobotics.com if you are in need of financial aid.
We are offering the camp the week of June 17th - 21st and the week of June 24th - 28th. Each week, there are four different sessions to choose from. Check out the Sessions tab for more information.
As we understand that plans often change over the summer, we will refund any registration cancellations before April 9 with a processing fee of $14.50 per 1 week of camp payment. Any cancellations made after April 9th will incur a fee of $200 per session. However, if the situation arises in which you cancel after May 7th, we unfortunately will not be able to refund you.
Yes, we will provide financial aid if needed, subject to the rules of Paly Robotics Boosters. Please register first, and then email us at summercamp@palyrobotics.com for more information..
We accept payment through PayPal or credit/debit card via PayPal. If you are unable to pay using either of these options, please contact us at summercamp@palyrobotics.com.
Please pay as soon as you register using the PayPal button on the confirmation page. All camp registrations that do not have payment accounted for within 24 hours of signing up will be cancelled.
Team membership is evaluated on the interest and commitment a student shows during their freshman evaluation period. So, summer camp will not have an impact on our decision.
