Engineering & Robotics Summer Camp

The ultimate math and science course!

The beauty of engineers is they solve problems we didn’t even know existed to make our world a more comfortable place to live. This, however, does not happen overnight. In this course, we will get you started by establishing the basic principles of mechanical engineering, showing you the physics behind the world around you and helping you both imagine and build task-based robots that will solve specific problems we create. To do this, you will be using a variety of different materials, including Lego Mindstorm Robotics based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's programmable brick designs, to construct your devices. Once complete, you will also use a unique programming language to manipulate the gears, motors and sensors on your creation, “training” it to complete the assigned tasks. Along the way, of course, you will need to use math and physics to optimize your design and ensure your robot’s success. It’s kind of like Math and Science class combined, only way more fun. So, get out of the classroom and join us in the robotics lab this summer.

About Xploration

At Xploration for Middle School Students, you can pick from 40 class offerings in the arts, science, sports, and academics. Pick one class for the morning and one class for the afternoon. You’ll pick two new classes for each week of your stay with us. There is no limit to what you can accomplish, plenty of space for imagination, and no right or wrong way to experience JKCP, the canvas is yours. We recommend doing something you already love for one of your classes and trying something completely new for the other! Summer at JKCP is the perfect time to explore a brand new interest!

Right now, you are on the Robotics class page. Robotics is part of Xploration, a camp that lets students combine different classes each week to design a completely unique summer.

Need help finding the perfect class to pair with Robotics? Give Mike Boyle, our Program Director, a call at 610.265.9401 x56.

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Our Faculty

The instructors at JKCP are what set us apart from other summer programs. Professional chefs, touring tennis professionals, and award winning photographers; we select our instructors for both their expertise and their love for what they do best. This passion makes each class engaging, fun, and really different than your typical high school class.

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Our Philosophy

Xploration is a perfect balance between fun and learning. We make sure you are in an engaged, dynamic and hands-on environment where you are guaranteed to learn in a fun and interactive way. Forget about the stresses of tests, homework and grades; we believe classes should be based on the level of engagement and excitement the students have about the subject matter. It is summer after all!

Our professional instructors are selected based on their passion for the subject matter and their experience working with middle school students. The instructors tailor the curriculum to the needs and interests of the students that week. So whether you are a beginner or expert, coming for one week or six, our classes always ensure there is something new for you to learn.

We’ll help you rethink what’s possible this summer!

There’s no app for that!

You've got to be here.

As these photos and videos will show you, there actually isn’t an app for this experience! You can’t login remotely and you can’t join us via Google hangout - it just wouldn’t be the same. You have to be here; doing it, living it, being a part of it.

So, go ahead and explore our videos and images. Then, make us part of your story using #jkcp.

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