Welcome to Summer Lego Robotics Lab!
Participants will learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how solutions can be realized using Lego Spike Prime robots.
Specifically, participants will be introduced to the following topics:
- Variables
- Basic events and event-handling
- Conditionals
- Loops
- Functions
- Algorithm design and analysis
More importantly, we will think creatively and have fun! Our high level goal is to provide a gentle introduction to programming, robotics, and computer science in a friendly and engaging environment.
Lego Lab Logistics
When: Summer Lego Lab will run from July 24-28, 2023.
Where: Summer Lego Lab will either be held at Sand Springs Pool in Williamstown, MA.
Who: Summer Lego Lab is open to rising 5th and 6th grade self-identified girls and nonbinary students. Students will work in small groups (2-3 people) to solve problems. We expect a total of 10-12 students. If you have questions about if Summer Lego Lab is appropriate for your child please contact us for more info.
Staff: Summer Lego Lab will be run by Jeannie Albrecht, a Professor of Computer Science at Williams College, and three Williams College Computer Science students.
Cost: The cost of Summer Lego Lab is $250 per student, payable via Venmo or personal check. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please let us know if the cost is a problem. We will send payment information after registration.
Register: You can register your child by submitting this form. Your spot will be reserved once your payment is received.
Daily Schedule
Camp begins each day at 9am and ends around 3:00pm. Participants should bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, and clothes for playing and swimming each day. Each day consists of a combination of unplugged (screen-free) activities in addition to programming lessons and assignments. An approximation of our daily schedule is as follows:
- 9:00-9:15 Arrival
- 9:15-10:15 Computational thinking unplugged activity
- 10:15-10:30 Snack and break
- 10:30-11:30 Daily lesson and lab overview
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch and break
- 12:30-2:30 Lab (lego building/programming activity)
- 2:30-3:30 Wrap-up and free time (soccer, swimming, etc)
- 3:30 Dismissal
Additional Resources
For reference, here are links to related camps and curricular modules: