BattleBots Academy® with Vex Robotics
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303-800-0011
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About
Build, Engineer & Compete. Design it. Build it. Battle it.
If your student loves building, problem-solving, and friendly competition, BattleBots delivers an unforgettable hands-on engineering experience.
In this camp, students work in teams to design and build their own robots using VEX IQ robotics kits, the same platform used in competitive robotics programs worldwide. Campers start from the ground up—planning, constructing, testing, and improving their robots as they learn how engineering decisions impact real-world performance.
Once their robots are built, teams customize and fine-tune their designs in preparation for a series of exciting challenges. The week culminates in a BattleBots®-style tournament, where robots face off in a structured, high-energy competition that rewards strategy, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
What students will do:
Design and build a robot from scratch using VEX IQ
Learn mechanical design and basic engineering principles
Test, troubleshoot, and improve robot performance
Collaborate with teammates and follow design constraints
Compete in a fun, structured robot tournament
While campers do not take their robots home, they gain something even more valuable: engineering experience, teamwork skills, and confidence built through hands-on problem-solving.
Ages: 10–15
Prerequisite: Ability to work collaboratively and follow building guidelines
If your student enjoys BattleBots, they may also love:
Rocketry
3D Printing & CAD
Advanced Robotics and Engineering camps
BattleBots is where creativity, strategy, and engineering collide and one of our most popular camps for students ready to level up their STEM skills.
General Student Skills Requirements
To get the most out of this camp, students should be comfortable with the following basic computer skills:
• Opening and navigating an internet browser
• Switching between multiple tabs or windows
• Cutting, copying, and pasting text
o Windows: Ctrl + X / C / V
o Mac: Command + X / C / V
No prior coding experience is required. Instruction is guided, hands-on, and age-appropriate.
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What Parents Should Know
• This is an interactive, project-based camp. Campers will actively explore concepts, build projects, and solve problems throughout the week.
• Students may encounter challenges or make mistakes during activities—this is a normal and important part of the learning process. Our instructors support students as they experiment, iterate, and build confidence.
• All tools used in camp are web-based and provided by Silicon STEM. Campers do not need to create personal accounts unless explicitly instructed by staff.
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Devices & Technology
• Camp devices and software are provided and managed by Silicon STEM instructors.
• Personal laptops or devices are not required unless otherwise noted.
• Students are expected to use devices responsibly and follow instructor guidance.
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Lunch Information & Allergies
• If your camper is enrolled in both AM and PM camps during the same week, please pack a bag lunch so they can join us during the supervised lunch hour.
• Please avoid foods that require heating or refrigeration.
• For the safety of all campers, do not pack any peanut or peanut-containing products, as we have campers with severe peanut allergies.
• If your child has additional allergies or dietary considerations, please notify us in advance so we can help ensure a safe environment.
