LEGO Robotics Camp
There's nothing that can compare to the
excitement of kids working with LEGO robots, and
the valuable lessons they take with them from the
experience — in not only engineering and
programming, but teamwork as well. Freelance writer
Greg Intermaggio ran a one week LEGO Robotics
camp this summer in San Rafael, CA. Kids worked on
an average of five unique robots throughout the
week, learning basic programming concepts, as well
as mechanical engineering concepts like gear ratios,
friction, and simple machines.
By the end of the week, students had seen a
progression of challenges — from building a basic
driving chassis that can drive in a straight line to
creating a sumo robot geared down for torque and
designed to push others out of a ring.
If you live in the Bay Area and have a kid
interested in LEGO Robotics, contact Greg at
G.Intermaggio@gmail.com.
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