SPG26-Advanced Robotics: Mechanics & Sensors with Scratch - AM - 3D-WL

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Advanced Robotics: Mechanics & Sensors with Scratch (Ages 9–12) Level up from "Player" to "Engineer." This course is designed for the student who is ready to go beyond the basics, bridging the gap between block coding and real-world hardware integration. Ages 9–12 are the "Logic Years." This is when students transition from simple cause-and-effect thinking to complex systems thinking. Mastering these skills now lays the foundation for High School Engineering and Competitive Robotics. Course Overview This is an Advanced Hardware & Logic course. While others are still clicking blocks, your child will be integrating Arduino-based microcontrollers with complex sensors and motors. Real-World Tech: We move beyond simple lights. Students will work with Gyroscopes, Infrared (IR) Receivers, and Servo Motors—the same sensor technology found in modern smartphones and manufacturing robots. Expert Guidance: Taught by industry professionals who understand how to channel a child's love for video games into a passion for product design and engineering. The Bridge to Python/C++: By controlling physical hardware with code, students learn the strict logic required for professional text-based programming languages. 🛠️ The Gear: Theirs to Keep We are the ONLY camp that provides every student with a professional-grade Robotics & Electronics Kit ($100+ value) to use during camp and take home forever. No Sharing: Your child builds, wires, and programs their own station. Advanced Components: Includes motors, sensors, and microcontrollers needed for high-level projects. Continued Innovation: The kit allows them to continue inventing solutions at home for years to come. 🚀 The Projects: Complex Systems We tackle projects that require multi-step logic and precise hardware calibration. Please note: These are just sample projects. The actual curriculum will vary and include a greater number of projects tailored to the students' pace. Phase 1: Hardware Engineering & Mechatronics The Robotic Crane: Engineer a physical crane controlled by a joystick, mastering the mathematics of X & Y axis motor control. The Lander Simulator: Use a real Gyroscope sensor to control a flight simulator by tilting the hardware board—learning about pitch, roll, and physical data processing. Buzz Lightbeam Challenge: Build a laser-aiming system that tests precision and calibration. The RC Car: Build and code a fully functional car from scratch, learning how to control DC motors for steering and propulsion. The "Smart Trash Can": Engineer a hands-free lid using a distance sensor and servo motor to open automatically when an object is detected. Phase 2: Advanced Game Algorithms Pac-Man Architect: Recreate the arcade legend, exploring advanced concepts like Pathfinding and enemy AI behavior. Space Shooter: Develop a complex shooter game that manages Clones (Object-Oriented logic), health systems, and high-score variables. Bubble Frenzy: A lesson in Physics Simulation, where objects grow, float, and interact with the environment dynamically. Shoot the Monster: Build a multi-level game that requires "State Management"—tracking player progress across different stages. 🎓 Learning Outcomes (Hard Skills) By the end of the week, your child will possess the toolset of a junior engineer: Sensor Integration: How to read data from the physical world (tilt, distance, signal) and use it to control digital software. Systems Logic: Understanding how multiple components (motors + sensors + code) work together to perform a task. Variable Mastery: Using variables not just for score, but for physics (Velocity, Gravity, Acceleration). Cartesian Control: Deepening the understanding of coordinate geometry (X, Y, Z axes) through physical joystick manipulation. Engineering Resilience: The maturity to test, debug, and recalibrate hardware when it doesn't work the first time. Limited Seats Available. Secure your child's place in the future of innovation.