Jr Combat Robotics Summer Camp (Ages 9-12) Cambridge

Schedule

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Guild Hall - Educational Makerspace | Cambridge, MA

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5-day program • 7 hours/day M-F campers design, build, and battle safe, kid-friendly combat robots.
About this Event

An action-packed engineering week for ages 9–12, where campers design, build, and battle safe, kid-friendly combat robots inside the Guild Hall Arena.

Ages 9–12

5-day program • 7 hours/day (Starting the Monday of Purchased Date)

20% OFFThrough Dec 12


What Is Junior Combat Robotics Camp?

What’s better than building a robot? Building a robot designed for battle! Junior Combat Robotics gives young engineers a thrilling introduction to motors, mechanics, and robot design using safe materials perfect for ages 9–12.

Over five high-energy days, campers build their own lightweight combat robots, complete testing trials, refine their designs, and enter friendly matches in the Guild Hall Arena. The focus is creativity, strategy, engineering — and tons of fun.


Camp Highlights
Hands-On Robot Design & Construction
  • Build a real combat robot using safe, age-appropriate materials
  • Design wedges, armor, lifters, and pushers for strategy-based battles
  • Learn durability, traction, torque, and balance fundamentals

Beginner-Friendly Electronics

Campers explore simple robotics electronics such as:

  • Motors and drivetrains
  • Battery systems and safe wiring
  • Remote control basics

Testing, Strategy & Optimization
  • Arena obstacle courses for skill-building
  • Trials to improve speed, turning, and pushing power
  • Collaborative design adjustments and teamwork

Friendly Live Robot Battles

Safe, kid-friendly arena matches where strategy matters more than force.

  • Best Design
  • Best Driver
  • Most Creative Build
  • Arena Champion

Why Families Love This Camp

Experienced robotics instructors make engineering fun and accessible.

Safe materials & structured arena rules designed specifically for younger builders.

High-engagement, hands-on learning with real engineering concepts.

Perfect path toward more advanced robotics camps in future years.


5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)

(Starting the Monday of Purchased Date)

Camp Dates

June

29th - 3rd

July

13th - 17th

20th - 24th

Aug

10th - 14th

17th - 21st


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Where is it happening?

Guild Hall - Educational Makerspace, 17 Sellers Street, Cambridge, United States

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Tickets

USD 850.17

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