
VEX IQ SUMMER CAMP: Full Volume
Build, Compete, and SCORE!
VIQC Summer Camp: Slapshot combines the best of hockey and robotics in a unique co-op challenge. Students must design a robot that accurately shoots pucks, operates disc dispensers, and score multipliers. ​
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Learn essential design practices, building proficiencies, and programming fundamentals in this week-long camp. No experience is required!
Camp schedule
Week | Age Range | Availability |
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Week 1: July 15 - 19
| Grade 3 - 6 | Open |
Week 2: July 22 - 26
| Grade 3 - 6 | Open |
Week 3: July 29 - Aug 2
| Grade 3 - 6 | Open |
Week 4: Aug 12 - 12 | Grade 3 - 6 | Open |
Week 5: Aug 19 - 23 | Grade 3 - 6 | Open |
Camp Itinerary Below
Camp Itinerary
DAY 1:
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Introduction to VEX IQ Competition
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Safety Orientation
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Split into teams, build the base robot
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Coding lesson: Blocks!
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Mentored programming session
DAY 2:
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Lesson: Mechanical Advantage
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Lesson: Structures and build quality
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Supervised building time
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Coding Lesson: Simple Movement
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Mentored programming session
DAY 3:
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Lesson: Mechanisms
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Supervised building time
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Coding Lesson: Fundamental Sensors
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Mentored programming session
DAY 4:
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Lesson: Tournament Structure and Game Strategy
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Supervised building time
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Coding Lesson: Autonomous Movement
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Mentored programming session
DAY 5:
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Tournament Day! Parents are welcome to come to watch
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Awards Ceremony
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Disassemble & Organize
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Recap and Closing
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The end… or is it?