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PWCS VEX V5 Summer Camp

The camp offers a structured pathway for both new and experienced students to develop and refine VEX V5 robotics skills, with a focus on preparing for competitive robotics.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $250/week
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About this camp

The PWCS VEX V5 Summer Camp offers middle and high school students an immersive experience in VEX V5 robotics. Participants engage in hands-on activities, learning to design, build, and program robots using metal parts, motors, and sensors. The curriculum covers foundational concepts for new students, including the engineering design process and basic coding, while also providing advanced techniques for experienced students, such as text-based coding and strategic problem-solving for competitions. Students will refine their skills in robot optimization, autonomous programming, and driver control routines. The camp aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for future STEM careers and potential participation in VEX Robotics competitions.

What a typical day looks like

Students will engage in hands-on activities, building and programming VEX V5 robots, and testing their creations through various challenges. The day focuses on applying the engineering design process and developing coding skills.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious and creative middle and high school students who enjoy building, experimenting, and solving challenges, whether they are new to robotics or seeking to refine advanced skills for competition.

What you'll learn

VEX V5 robot design Robot building with metal parts motors and sensors Robot programming (block and text-based) Engineering design process Autonomous and driver-controlled routines Competition strategy Troubleshooting and iteration

Location

Multiple Locations

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