Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students (7/21-7/24)
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Explore the Cutting-Edge World of Robotics at Widener's Robotics Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students
Hands-On Robot Programming, VEX Coding & More!
If you're curious about robotics, coding, and engineering, Widener’s Robotics Summer Camp for high school students is the perfect place to dive in! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp will take your skills to the next level. Led by Widener’s engineering faculty and leaders from the robotics community, our robotics camp will help you explore real-world robotics applications, building and coding skills, strategies for robotics competitions, and more!
Program Details:
- When: July 20-24, 2025 (Resident) | July 21-24, 2025 (Commuter)
- Who: High School Students (Entering or Rising Grades 9-12)
- Cost to Attend:
- Early Bird (Until May 30): Day Camp $400, Resident Camp $800
- Regular Rate: Day Camp $450, Resident Camp $900
- Last Day to Register: July 1, 2025*
*Registration is not complete until payment is made
What You'll Do at Robotics Camp
Widener’s Robotics Summer Camp is packed with interactive learning and hands-on challenges. This camp isn’t just about learning—it’s about experimenting, creating, and having fun with like-minded students who love technology and problem-solving! You’ll:
- Build and optimize robots using engineering design techniques
- Learn robot programming with VEX code
- Explore different robotics systems and competition strategies
- Work with faculty and industry experts to hone your technical skills
- See how Widener students are innovating in robotics engineering
Take Your Experience Further By Staying on Campus!
When you sign up for the Resident Camp experience, you'll live the college life: stay in our residence halls, share meals and have fun with new friends, play indoor/outdoor games, and attend one additional engineering activity per night.
Why Choose Widener's Robotics Camp?
✅ Hands-on projects with real-world applications
✅ Learn from top engineering faculty and industry experts
✅ Work with the same software and tools used by professionals
✅ Be part of a supportive, noncompetitive learning environment
✅ Connect with faculty, mentors, and fellow future engineers
Potential Camp Topics |
Various Robotics Systems & How to Optimize |
Local Robotics Competitions & Strategies for Competing |
Robot Programming & Software |
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Camp Resources
Before the start of camp, take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the School of Engineering, our robotics major, and the array of other engineering programs we provide.