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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Guild Hall - Educational Makerspace, 17 Sellers Street, Cambridge, United States
USD 850.17
