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Obstacle Course Mayhem: Build Your Own Bot (Age 11-13) (YESCI 275)

Move beyond Mindstorm with a new robotics design! Time to put all your engineering and programming skills to the test! The robot is equipped with Bluetooth and 2.4GHz transmitter, ultrasonic transceiver module, dual light level detector for line tracing, microcontroller and Arduino boot loader (preloaded and ready to use!). Get creative as you come up against increasingly difficult obstacle courses and class competitions. But don't worry, you'll add new programming techniques to your arsenal as you overcome the challenges awaiting you. Explore several programs and projects using micro controllers and multiple sensors while having fun in an innovative environment. Using line-tracers and sensors, your bot will utilize advanced techniques within a unique version of Scratch to help you achieve your robot goals. And the best part? At the end of the week, you get to take the robot home!

Learning Outcomes:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Building creative robotics design
  • Advanced techniques in programming
  • Line-tracers, multiple sensors and multi tasking

Class Sections

Summer 2025 Section 1

TWThF 06/17/25 - 06/20/25
8:45 am-12:30 pm

UUCE 148

Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $185.00 = $410.00

Instructor: Staff

Note: No camp Monday, June 16. No prior experience necessary. The special fee includes a take-home robot and the software. Laptops will be provided for use during class. Students who want to practice at home should bring a laptop (Windows or Mac) to class and the teacher will help download the software. Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

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Summer 2025 Section 2

MTWThF 07/14/25 - 07/18/25
1:00 pm-4:00 pm

SANDY 107

Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $185.00 = $410.00

Instructor: Staff

Note: Camp held at the U of U Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Pkwy #150, Sandy, UT 84070. No prior experience necessary. The special fee includes a take-home robot and the software. Laptops will be provided for use during class. Students who want to practice at home should bring a laptop (Windows or Mac) to class and the teacher will help download the software. Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

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Questions: Youth Education 801-581-6984


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