Pittsburgh Robotics Camps

Unleash your child's potential and love for robotics this summer at Carnegie Mellon University. 

Alongside new friends and tech mentors, kids will be surrounded by Beaux-Arts-style architecture while on campus of a university with a reputation as the home to many computer science firsts.  

Such an awe-inspiring learning environment is more than just a backdrop—it's a dynamic space that stimulates creativity, sparks curiosity, and encourages exploration.

When you add robotics and 25 years of legendary iD Tech traditions to the mix, words don’t do the experience justice. (But, we’ll certainly try!)

From virtual robotics and Scratch to new BattleBots® courses, registration for 2025 robotics camps is live—seats fill quickly!

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Robotics Camps for Kids & Teens

Coding Camp: Virtual Robotics and Scratch
Ages: 7-9 | Beg-Adv
Held at Carnegie Mellon University

In this robotics camp, students will be introduced to coding with Scratch and VEXcode VR—where they'll learn how to program a virtual robot! They'll teach the robot to drive, use sensors to detect objects nearby, and even explore a castle playground.

 

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BattleBots® Camp Junior
Ages: 7-9 | Beg-Adv
Held at Carnegie Mellon University

In this course for robotics beginners, craftsmanship meets engineering as kids will learn how to optimize their bot until it's primed and ready to rumble against their peers in a variety of challenges.

 

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BattleBots® Camp with VEX Robotics
Ages: 10-12 | Beg-Adv
Held at Carnegie Mellon University

What better way to capture the spirit of BattleBots® than teaching kids about robotics, programming, safety, and teamwork? Students will build bots to compete in challenges and battles while learning what it takes to make it on the show!

 

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BattleBots® Camp: Robotics Engineering with VEX
Ages: 13-17 | Beg-Adv
Held at Carnegie Mellon University

In this camp for teens, students will engineer their very own robot champion with the VEX Robotics Design System and C++, then compete against others in a BattleBots®-style robot showdown!

 

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On Campus at Carnegie Mellon University

In between robotics camp sessions at CMU, students will:

  • Chow down at Resnik Food Hall alongside future tech disruptors
  • Walk the same halls as illustrious alumni including Ted Danson, Leslie Odom Jr, and Billy Porter
  • Take in the inspiration from Ansys Hall and Cohon University Center
  • Bask in the sunshine with friends during outdoor activities and games
  • Laugh ‘til their sides hurt with spontaneous dance-offs, theme days, and Pie-Your-Instructor Fridays 

"My son had an amazing experience at camp. He sent me a text on the first day just to say the instructors were all really nice and funny. His week was spent surrounded by like-minded kids and adults, and he had a blast learning. He’s already planning his classes (yes, classes!) for next year. Thank you all for a great week!"

-Carnegie Mellon University iD Tech Camps Parent, 2022

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