UC Lego Robotics Camp Descriptions
Summer 2025

Lego We Do
  • 2nd – 4th Grade
  • Choose from 2 dates: June 2-5 or July 14-17
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Students who have attended this camp in the past are welcome to attend again. Just be aware that the content is the same as prior years.
  • The LEGO WeDo camp engages and motivates elementary students’ interest in science and engineering related subjects. Students will build motorized LEGO models and use simple programming in problem solving scenarios. The challenges do not tell students everything they need to know. Instead, the instructor will help lead students to ask questions and explore what they do not yet understand in order to solve real-life problems.

Introductory Robotics and Programming LEGO Robotics (Level 1)
  • 5th – 7th Grade
  • June 9-12
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Students will work collaboratively to learn the basics of computer coding and build a robot that can interpret
  • computer code. Students will discover the basic mechanics of motors for movement and sensors to help the robot interact with its surroundings. Students will use the basic driving base and sensors to complete challenges such as navigating through a maze, sensing colors, moving objects, creating a class synchronized dance, and more. Students will collaborate with partners and with the entire class to achieve goals.

Machines & Mechanisms LEGO Robotics (Level 2)
  • 5th-7th Grade
  • June 16-19
  • Completion of Introductory Robotics and Programming (Level 1) is required prior to Machines and
    Mechanisms (Level 2). Level 1 may be completed in prior summers or this summer.
  • Students will go beyond the basics of coding and mechanics to build robots and machines to complete
    complex tasks and challenges. Students will learn about the collection, storage, and transfer of energy relating to renewable energy sources. Students will build and investigate various models to complete challenges including converting wind energy into electricity, measuring solar energy through solar panels, making renewable energy sources more efficient, making vehicles that run using renewable energy, and more. Students will learn pneumatic principles and how air pressure can be utilized for movement.

​Space Challenge
  • 5th – 7th Grade
  • July 7-11
  • Completion of Introductory Robotics and Programming (Level 1) is required prior to Space Challenge. Level 1 may be completed in prior summers or this summer.
  • Students will investigate, observe, calculate, and apply problem-solving skills to make robots solve challenges related to space exploration. Students will use the driving base and sensors to complete challenges including initiating a shuttle launch to Mars, setting up a satellite for communication, delivering a space crew to the base, rescuing the Mars rover robot, and more. 
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Note on Grades: Grades are based on students’ grades for next school year (2025-2026). However, students in 5th grade for 2025-2026 may attend WeDo and/or the other camps. Also, students in 8th grade for 2025-2026 may attend the 5th-7th grade camps. Contact the UC if you have any questions. 

The University Center LEGO Robotics Camps are made possible part by a grant from Phillips66.