LEGO Robotics Explore Camp – Sponsored by Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine

Campers use the LEGO Spike Essential motors, sensors, and programming to bring their LEGO creations to life! This is the robot used in FIRST LEGO League Explore. 

• Students entering grades 1-4 (grades vary by week) 
• Monday-Friday, 10AM-3PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary)  
• Camps are “Pay as you can.” 

Weeks 

• June 10-14 (grades 2-4)  
• June 17-21 (grades 1-3) 
• June 24-28 (grades1-3) 
• July 8-12 (grades 2-4) 

• July 15-19 (grades 1-3) 
• July 22-26 (grades 1-3) 

LEGO Robotics Challenge Camp – Sponsored by Sealaska

Campers will build and program the LEGO Spike Prime robots to complete challenges and end the week with a fun Sumo Bot tournament. This is the new robot being used for FIRST LEGO League Challenge. 

• Student entering grades 4-8. 
• Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary)
• Camps are “Pay as you can.” 

Weeks 

• June 10-14 
• June 17-21  
• June 24-28  
• July 15-19  

FIRST LEGO League Tips/Introduction to Python – Sponsored by Bauer / Clifton Interiors

This is an advanced camp for students who have competed in FIRST LEGO League Challenge for at least one year or who have attended LEGO Robotics Challenge Camp. Campers will creatively apply programming and building strategies to complete FIRST LEGO League missions and compete in a challenging mini tournament, as well as undertake some basic programming in Python. 

• Students entering grades 4-8. 
• Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary) 
• Camp is “Pay as you can.” 
• July 22-26  

Girls Rock Robotics Camp – Sponsored by True North Credit Union  

This exciting girl only camp will design, build, and code Spike Prime robots and spend a fun week exploring the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.   

• Students entering grades 4-8. 
• Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary) 
• Camps are “Pay as you can.” 
• July 8-12  

• July 15-19  

Gruening Park Camp – Sponsored by First Bank

Campers going into grades 2-8 will build and code the new LEGO Spike robots, conquer puzzles, battle ogres, and become Master Builders as they energize their STEAM skills.  This free camp is available exclusively to residents of the Gruening Park area affordable housing community. 

• Students entering grades 2-8. 
• Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM, located at Gruening Park Rec Center  
• July 29-Aug 2  

 3D Design and Print Camp – Sponsored by True North Credit Union

Bring your creative ideas to life with 3D design & print! Campers will use the free Tinkercad modeling software to build their design skills and learn advanced tips & tricks as they progress through 2 or more projects per day. Projects include 3D printable trinkets made from 2d images, articulated creatures, multi-part assemblies, storytelling with characters and props, and candy molds. All 3D design skill levels and experiences will be accommodated! 

We will be running our 3D printers around the clock for campers to print two of their favorite designs to take home. Tinkercad is free, and campers will keep all their designs, so they can continue working on them long after camp is over and print them with any 3D printer found at school, libraries, makerspaces, or homes. 

• July 22 – 26
• Students entering grades 6-10. 
• Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary) 
• Camps are “Pay as you can.” 

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Camp

Teens will work with a small team to design, customize, build, and maneuver a robot using an REV Robotics kit, as well as code their bot to take on innovative challenges while utilizing your team’s creativity to score points and compete with the other teams. 

• July 29 – August 2
• Students entering grades 8-12.
• Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School (formerly known as Riverbend Elementary) 
• Camps are “Pay as you can.” 

Technical Trades Camp   

Join us for this exciting 5-day technical trades camp, exploring careers needed in Juneau! Experience hands-on learning and see behind-the-scenes with our industry partners, and learn about the many apprenticeships, internships, and job opportunities right here in your own hometown.  

Only fifteen (15) spots available! 

• Dates:  June 10-14
• Location: Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM, location University of Alaska Technical Education Center 
• Students entering grades 8-11.     
• Lunch, snacks, and bus transportation will be provided. 
• Camps are “Pay as you can.”