Storming Robots Summer Workshops / RoboCamp Programs

2009 Summer Weekdays Workshop Schedule
May select any week.
wk 1	Jul 6 to 10	wk 2	Jul 13 to 17	wk 3	Jul 20 to 24	wk 4	Jul 27 to 31
wk 5	Aug 3 to 7	wk 6	Aug 10 to 14	wk 7	Aug 17 to 21	wk 8	Aug 24 to 28

Lunch Menu
*** Must select and pay at drop off time. (cash or check only)
Pan Pizza (by slice) Burger w/ Fries Chicken Fingers w/ Fries Pasta + Meatballs Mac & Cheese		$2.00 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50			MeatBall Sub MeatBall Sub + cheese Sausage Sub Sausage Sub + cheese		$6.00 $6.50 $6.00 $6.50
Lunch is prepared the same day by a Gourmet restaurant IL Forno. ***Price is subject to be changed by IL Forno.
What's New! Courses listed with the "Advanced Challenge Track!" (ACT) are designed for the children who desire to pursue more vigorous learning during the summer holidays. It is important to read the pre-requisites in the description. All other programs also offer TAG (Talented And Gifted) level challenge via engineering process and the delivery of true robotics experience and engineering.
All robocamp students will receive a practical souvenir. All (ACT) students will also receive a FREE 64-page appealing, Engineering, Go For It! book published by the American Society of Engineering Education. (Depending on availability from the ASEE)
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For Grade 6 & up in the fall of 2009 \| (9A-3P)
	Course Title
7/20-24	Robotics Fun with Mathematics (ACT)	Up to 7th Grade
	This course utilizes curriculum developed by the Robotics Academy of the Carnegie Mellon University, and enhanced by the Robotics Mindstorms Technology expert from Storming Robots. Your young researchers will be immersed in the hands-on science/robotics experiments. Projects are filled with real science facts, and investigations. Continuous open-ended design challenges are conducted with true engineering process in order to strengthen problem-solving, intricate analysis, and teamwork. PreRequisites: Proficient in Arithematics such as Average, Fractions, and Decimal Places operations. Should know about ratio, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes. Cost: $435 Software: RobotC^TM or Robolab^TM
7/27-31	Artificial Intelligence in Logic Game: (ACT)	Grade 7+
	Writing Computer Algorithm to play against Human This workshop focuses on the skill of writing an algorithm which gives the computer the intelligence to oversmart human and win a board game like Tic-Tac-Toe. They will explore State Machine in designing an algorithm, a college level exploration. The goal is to write an algorithm which will yield high degree of computer winning without taxing too much computer power. This is nothing more than fascination and satisfaction to produce the intelligence on a computer to be able to anaylze and make decision on a real-time basis. Throughout the workshop, students will progress from learning the fundamental of a C-like programming structure first, to writing algorithm(s) to have the ability to play a simple board game like the Tic-Tac-Toe Game. They will then learn how to Maximize Gain and Minimize Misses in order to win in an optimal fashion. How much can be accomplished will depend on the students' effort and apptitude. However, one thing is guaranteed... MIND CHALLENGE and very cool fun! PreRequisites: Highly Proficient in Pre-Algebra. Love analyzing intricate problem. Has done programming before will be helpful. Cost: $495 Software: RobotC^TM
8/03-07	Advanced - Create Your Own Video Game	Grade 6+
	This course is perfect for those who take the "Create Your Own Video Game", and wish to pursue more challenging techniques. You will learn to write scripts to manipulate 3D graphics. What can be more than creating your own multi-players games, either locally or remotely. Games like Ping Pong, or online Chat. Like all our other technology programs, participants not only will learn the techniques for creating these games, but also explore the development cycles for Game Making. During the creation process, they will receive exchange structural review with classmates. This process has been proven to help students to improve their quality and fun of their creation. In addition, students will be given a glimpse of what Artificial Intelligence may involve via computer gaming. Students will be able to bring home the game created by themselves. PreRequisites: Highly Proficient in 5th Grade Mathematics. Should know what ratios, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes. Note: No violent themes, such as firearms. Cost: $435
8/03-07	Motion Sensing Control (ACT) (Popular!)	Grade 7+
	(Special: You will also take home an appeal book about MEMS Technology for kids. ($25 value) Have you ever wondered how the popular *Wii* Remote Controller works? What kinds of technology allows you to interact with and manipulate items on the video game device via your own movements? With this workshop, you will: build and program a robot to move along with your hand or fingers. build and program a remote control engine and controller write an algorithm to convert accelerometer feedback to motor movements and speed. explore the micro electro-mechanical System (MEMS) technology used in a Wii Controller. PreRequisites: Highly Proficient pre-Algebra. Love analyzing intricate problems. Cost: $495 Software: RobotC^TM
8/10-14	Learning Java with Mindstorms Robotics (ACT)	Grade 7+
	There is no other more fun way to learn programming in Java, one of the most ubiquitous programming language. Students will learn the fundamental Object-Oriented Programming Structure via multiple hands-on robotics projects. This ensures a fun way to introduce the OOPS concept. PreRequisites: Highly Proficient in Pre-Algebra. Cost: $495 Software: Java (Tentative: leJOS)
8/17-21	Tomb Expedition (a.k.a. Distributive Intelligence) (ACT)	Up to 8th Grade
	Enabling communication between robots is no easy task. Now, you will explore the cool world of inter-robot communication. Participants will explore the fundamentals of both uni-directional and bi-directional protocol, the conceptual difference between full-duplex and half-duplex. Now, what makes the learning fun is to create a scenario of captain and troopers robots! In this challenge, you will submerge your robot in a dangerous mission into a secret tomb, find your way out and delivery a top secret message to your leader!!! Cost: $435 Software: RobotC^TM or Robolab^TM
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for Grade 4 to 6 in the fall of 2009 \| (9A-3P)
	Courses Title
7/06-10	P.R.O.B.E. Planetary Space Mission Developed by The National Robotics Engineering Consortium's Robotics Academy at the renowned CMU. Join us to design, build, and program robots with on-board sensors to simulate Space Rescue Missions. They will need to resolve a multitude levels of robotics missions via programming on a PC to achieve a list of challenges Fun and Robotics adventure you will never forget! Cost: $415 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms RCX
7/13-17	Robodog vs. RoboMailman (Popular!) Our Robo Mailmen are out delivering, BUT!!! Here comes the maniac robodog! The mailmen need to be smart enough to run away from the robodog! This workshop may be divided into several segments from as simple as building a simple 'RoboDog', to a complex work about how to identify the presence of the 'RoboMailman' , chasing after him. Technical aspect: involving from simple basic motion navigation to complex robot-to-robot communication, sensor and InfraRed sensing controls. Cost: $415 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms RCX or NXT
7/20-24	Robo500 Grand Challenge and Drag Racing (Popular!) This workshop has always been one of the most poplular summer workshops at Storming Robots for years. Students will build and program an unmanned vehicle that will race on a course as fast as possible, and then stop without crashing. Now, what makes it even more fun is that YOU will be the one who create the course! Make it as treacherous as possible. However, beware! Your robot will have to take the same challenge too. For the older group, they may use the steering mechanism as well. Participants will be instructed the basic elements to gain speed, but keep their vehicle strong enough to survive if it happens to crash into the wall. They will also learn the significance of encoder (rotation sensors). Your robotics unmanned vehicle will be running thru dark tunnels, steep valleys, very bumpy roads. We’ll see who (robots) can survive this dangerous terrain. This is truly a perfect alley for both builders and thinkers. Cost: $415 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms RCX
7/20-24	Robotics Fun with Mathematics (ACT) **** (For Grade 5-7) This course utilizes curriculum developed by the Robotics Academy of the Carnegie Mellon University, and enhanced by the Robotics Mindstorms Technology expert from Storming Robots. Your young researchers will be immersed in the hands-on science/robotics experiments. Projects are filled with real science facts, and investigations. Continuous open-ended design challenges are conducted with true engineering process in order to strengthen problem-solving, intricate analysis, and teamwork. PreRequisites:** Proficient in Arithematics such as Average, Fractions, and Decimal Places operations. Should know about ratio, area and circumference of basic geometric shapes. Cost: $435 Software: RobotC^TM or Robolab^TM
7/27-31	Create Your Own Video Game (Popular!) Participants will be given the opportunity to understand the FUN to create your own game is much more rewarding and enjoyable than playing one. During the creation process, they will receive exchange structural review with classmates. This process has been proven to help students to improve their quality and fun of their creation. In addition, students will be given a glimpse of what Artificial Intelligence may involve via computer gaming. Students will be able to bring home the game created by themselves. Note: No violent themes, such as firearms. Cost: $425
8/17-21	RoboRescue Mission Are you brave enough to join this roboteam to navigate around treacherous terrain filled with debris after an earthquake? Your job is to build a robust robot and program them to seek out injured persons in the building to rescue them. Cost: $415
8/24-28	Mindstorms Robotics Zoo (New!) Come to create a mega fun robotic zoo! You will have hours of fun with these animal-like models that walk and crawl! How about incorporating it the sensors to allow them to have the intelligence to sense the environment. You can be sured the fun and challenge is virtually endless. Cost: $415
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For Grade 2 or 3 in the fall of 2009
	Courses Title (all Gr2-3 modules focus on Simple Machine and may include rudimentary programming.)
7/6-10 AM	Amusement Park - Part I Participant will build an amusement park filled with various motorized activities with programmable bricks. Activities may include Merry-go-round, Ghost Ride, Crazy Tour Bus, and Bumper Car. The complexity is only limited to what the child can do. For those who are up for the challenge, they will have the opportunity to even program to automate the constructions. They may also learn about programming with sensors. You will be amazed what these little children can accomplish under our well-built curriculum, and help from the technically acknowledgeable instructors!!! Time: 9A to 11:45A Cost: $220 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
7/6-10 PM	Ferris Wheel(Take Home Mechanical Contraption) (NEW!) Take home your motorized mechanical creation.(including motorized kit). Learn Mechanical Advantage of gears, and axles, as well as their significance in basic structure and force. For advanced students, they may have the opportunity to program it into motion. Note: This is not cookie-cutter model. No two contraptions are identical! Time: 12:15 to 3:15P Cost: $270 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
7/13-17 AM	Thematics Music Box (NEW!) Create your own theme and incorporate automation of motions and music in your contraption. Challenge is only limited to your imagination. How about a music box with a theme of LEGO Knights fighting with Dragon? How about having a LEGO dance party music box? Are you a musician? If you are, you can even create your own tones for the music box. Challenge is limited only to your imagination and perseverance. Time: 9A to 11:45A Cost: $220 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
7/13-17 PM	Mindstorms Mechanical RoboDog (Take Home Mechanical Contraption) Build a mechanic robodog and explore the fundamentals of simple mechanics. Then, you motorize it with a battery box and motor. Note: Bring your Mechanical RoboDog Home! Can't beat that! ... Time: 12:15 to 3:15P Cost: $270 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
8/10-14 AM	Amusement Park - Part II Participant will build an amusement park filled with various motorized activities with programmable bricks. Activities may include Merry-go-round, Ghost Ride, Crazy Tour Bus, and Bumper Car. The complexity is only limited to what the child can do. For those who are up for the challenge, they will have the opportunity to even program to automate the constructions. They may also learn about programming with sensors. You will be amazed what these little children can accomplish under our well-built curriculum, and help from the technically acknowledgeable instructors!!! Time: 9A to 11:45A Cost: $220 Software: Robolab^TM Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
8/10-14 PM	Pneumatic RoboHand (Take Home Pneumatic Contraption) (NEW!) Children will build a air-driven robohand and explore the fundamentals of pneumatics.Campers will see how compressed air is used to enable mechanical motions. Note: Bring your air-driven robo hand home. Time: 12:15 to 3:15P Cost: $270 Hardware: LEGO Mindstorms and other Simple Machine Components
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Programs at Other Offsite Institutions
We are currently offering robotics workshop at other institutions. The schedule includes:
Date	Time	Theme	Location	Contact
Aug 3-7	9 to 4	Robo500 Grand Challenge and Drag Racing (Gr. 4 to 6)	Raritan Valley Community College	Danielle Hagerman at 908-526-1200 (ext. 8404), refer to the program #CRN 30622
Aug 10-14	9 to 4	RoboLaserTag (inter-robots communication) (Gr. 4 to 7)	Raritan Valley Community College	Danielle Hagerman at 908-526-1200 (ext. 8404) and refer to the program #CRN 30623
Jul 6-10	9 to 12:30	Pneumatics RoboHand (Gr. 2 to 4)	Westfield/YMCA	Marty Collett mcollett (at) westfieldynj.org
Jul 6-10	1 to 4:30	Botzilla - (Gr. 4 to 6)	Westfield/YMCA	mcollett (at) westfieldynj.org
Jul 13-17	9 to 12:30	Robo500 Grand Challenge (Gr. 4 to 6)	Westfield/YMCA	mcollett (at) westfieldynj.org
Jul 6-10	10 to 11:30	Lego Ballerina (Gr. 2 to 4)	Girls Scouts at Camp DeWitt	Alicia Lazorisak alazorisak (at) GSHNJ.ORG

Special Note on Carpooling possibility:
Many of our students come from more 35 minutes away. Many have been requesting the possibility of carpooling arrangement. Please contact our office to obtain more details. The following contains a list of areas our summer student currently reside:

Whitehouse Station, Warren, Brooklyn/NY, Skillman, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Long Valley, Summit
New Brunswick, Watchung, Union, Livingston, Princeton, Cherry Hill.

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