Program
Camp Asimov is an intensive engineering program where every student builds and programs their own robot while developing skills across mechanical design, CAD, programming, sensors, and autonomous systems.
Official 2027 dates release December 1, 2026. Rolling applications open October 1, 2026.
A robotics engineering studio for young builders - Students work across mechanical construction, code, sensors, testing, and documentation.
The engineering journey
The program moves students from understanding the physical robot to programming, control, design, mechanisms, sensing, and integration. Families can see how each skill builds toward a more complete engineering process.
01
Build
Students begin by assembling and studying the physical robot. Motors, wiring, wheels, tools, and structure are not treated as a black box; they become the system students learn to reason about.
Physical robot first - Students learn how structure, wiring, motors, and drivetrain choices affect what the robot can actually do.
02
Program
Students write Java code for their own robot. TeleOp control becomes the first bridge between abstract programming and physical motion they can see, test, and debug.
Code becomes robot behavior - Students connect software decisions to motors, servos, driver control, and repeatable testing habits.
03
Control
Autonomous work starts with simple time-based movement, then becomes more precise as students use encoders for distance and the IMU for accurate heading and turns.
From timed motion to measured motion - Students see why a robot that moves for two seconds is different from one that measures distance and heading.
04
Design
Students use Fusion 360 to move from measurement and sketches into constrained, parametric parts that can be prototyped and 3D printed for their robot.
CAD model - Students move from measurements and sketches into CAD decisions that can become physical parts.
05
Mechanisms
Students explore claws, arms, servos, linkages, torque, and mechanical advantage. The goal is not one copied design; it is learning how different mechanisms solve different problems.
Mechanisms reveal tradeoffs - Students compare geometry, reach, grip, reliability, and how easily a mechanism can be repaired or improved.
06
See
Students move from commanding a robot to making the robot respond. Color and distance sensors introduce thresholds and conditional decisions, while webcam work adds computer vision, object detection, and field interpretation.
Sensor and vision work in motion - Students connect sensor readings and camera information to robot decisions and field interpretation.
07
Integrate
Engineering is not just knowing a sensor or writing a line of Java. It is learning to combine mechanical, electrical, and software systems, test what happened, and make the next decision with increasing independence.
The full system has to work together - Students learn to connect build decisions, code behavior, field testing, and revision into one engineering process.
What your engineer learns
The experience is broad, but not random. Students build vocabulary and practice across the major systems that make robots work.
Educational philosophy
It's to become someone who knows how to build one.
Camp Asimov focuses on helping students understand systems, troubleshoot problems, document progress, and contribute to future robotics and engineering projects. Students are coached to move beyond step-by-step instructions toward clearer technical judgment.
The working loop
01
Plan the next improvement
02
Make it physical
03
Give it behavior
04
Let the robot answer
Daily flow
Mission briefing
Engineering block
Test loop
Lunch
Integration block
Demo + build log
Three levels
Engineer Profile
Every student leaves with a private Engineer Profile that turns camp progress into a clear record of competencies, build logs, robot history, badges, and approved family-facing media.
Example Engineer Profile
Sample student profile showing badges, build logs, and competencies
Program resources
A clear look at what students do each day, how safety is handled, and how progress is documented.
What students build, how the day is structured, what to bring, and what families can expect from the summer.
How students use tools, electronics, robots, and workspaces with clear supervision and safety routines.
Summer 2027
Join a small cohort of young engineers for a summer of robotics, design, programming, and invention.
Tuition
$3,600
Full three-week program
Access
Financial aid
Available for families who need support
