Robotics Camp (Ages 10–18)
Robotics Camp gives students a hands-on engineering experience modeled after this year’s VEX IQ competition.
Ever wonder what it takes to build a robot ready to complete competition-level tasks? Robotics Camp aims to give future roboticists a hands-on engineering experience meant to take on that challenge.
Modeled after this year's VEX IQ theme, Mix & Match, campers will design, build, and program robots capable of lifting, transporting, and stacking multiple elements on our competition field. Your camper's engineering design skills will strengthen throughout our two-week session as they learn to guide a robot while it manipulates objects and navigates the filed independently with the use of sensors.
Campers will work in one of up to five teams to create their own competition robot, develop strategies, and practice coding through VEXcode IQ. The camp, which will focus heavily on building, coding, and collaborative teamwork, will culminate in a friendly tournament-style event where teams test their robots of skills challenges.
2026 Dates and Fees
June 15–June 26, 2026 | Cost: $1,600 for a 2-week commitment
Note: There is no camp on Friday, June 19.
Questions about the Robotics Camp experience? Contact Scott Souza.
Registration queries and general camp questions? Email the Camp Office or call (617) 751-3625.
Sample Daily Schedule
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Check-in, attendance, and morning warm-up challenge
9:30–10:40 a.m.
Robotics Lab: Coding + Sensors
10:40–11:15 a.m.
Clubhouse activities and snack
11:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m.
Skills Field session
12:10–12:40 p.m.
Lunch and free time
12:45–1:30 p.m.
Customization & Strategy
1:30–2:15 p.m.
Sports & Outdoors/Swim
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Robotics Workshop: Testing & Iteration
3:30–3:45 p.m.
Free time & wrap-up
3:45–4:00 p.m.
Pack up
4:00 p.m.
Dismissal
About Engineer Scott Souza
Scott Souza is a Dexter Southfield Middle School science teacher and Garage Innovation Coordinator. He teaches engineering, 3D design, robotics, and computer science, and leads students through hands-on, project-based learning with VEX IQ robots and other maker technologies.
Scott has extensive experience guiding students in competitive robotics, mechanical design, and both block- and text-based programming. His teaching emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and resilience—core skills at the heart of every successful robotics team.
During the school year, Scott also coaches Middle School football and track and field, bringing a strong background in teamwork and student leadership development to all of his programs.