Camp Asimov is designed for students who are excited by building, making, troubleshooting, and understanding how robots actually work. It is a strong fit for beginners ready for a serious introduction and for experienced students who want stronger skills in CAD (3D design software), wiring, and programming.

Cohorts are intentionally capped at 16 students, and we prioritize students who are highly motivated by robotics and eager to learn through daily hands-on build work. This keeps the group focused and allows for direct mentoring and stronger technical feedback.

Camp Asimov takes place at 2341 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

Camp runs Mon–Fri, 9:00–4:00. Early drop-off is available at 8:30, and pickup is available until 4:30.

Yes. Students of all experience levels are welcome. On the first day, students are assessed based on prior experience with building, CAD (3D design software), and programming, then instruction is adjusted so each student works at an appropriate level of challenge.

At Camp Asimov, each student builds their own robot. Students still collaborate and support one another, but each student is responsible for their own design, wiring, code, testing, and troubleshooting. This builds deeper understanding and stronger confidence when they return to team-based robotics.

By the end of the program, students can design parts in CAD (3D design software), assemble a drivetrain (the system that helps the robot move), wire core electronics, write and test robot code in Java (an industry-standard language used by many robotics teams), troubleshoot failures, and improve designs through testing.

Each founding cohort is capped at 16 students. We keep cohorts small by design to protect mentoring quality and technical output.

Bring lunch daily, plus closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, no dangling jewelry, and a labeled water bottle. We supply all tools, materials, and safety gear.

Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop if possible. Working on a personal machine allows them to keep their design environment, files, and robotics software set up exactly as they used them during the program. This makes it much easier for students to continue building and experimenting after the program ends. If a student does not have access to a laptop, please let us know and we will ensure they have access to what they need during the program.

We target a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, with additional mentor support during custom-part building and testing periods.

Tell us on the Founding Cohort Interest Form. Students may carry epi-pens/inhalers; staff are briefed and we maintain a posted response plan. We discourage food sharing.

If Camp Asimov does not move forward with a session, all paid deposits will be fully refunded within 5 business days.