Camp Fire offers a variety of opportunities for youth to increase their tech fluency while having fun at the same time. For many youth, robotics is a naturally engaging first step to bridge the gap from being a tech consumer to developing the skills to understand and participate in how the technology actually works.

Our programs vary in length and level, incorporating robotics and drone technology for ages K-8th grade. They range from an introductory sample of what robotics is all about, to robotics teams working together to complete challenges. While we use robotics as a forum to build tangible skills in technology, we also focus on social emotional skills to build confidence, practice collaboration and teamwork, and develop critical thinking and creativity in problem solving.

Winter 2020 Robotics Programs

NASA: Roads on Mars Student Challenge

Join us to explore and compete in a new challenge put forth by NASA and their Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline, NWESSP, program. ROADS on Mars is a team challenge for grades 3–12 nationally (Camp Fire's teams will be open to grades 3-8). The challenge follows in the path of the Mars 2020 rover and focuses on guiding students in understanding Rover Observation And Drone Survey. Read more about the project on the NWESSP website.

This year’s challenge involves drones, robots, and new missions! There will be an exciting competition in Oregon City, Oregon on April 4th.

All levels of experience welcome.

• Martians in Bend, ROADS on Mars Girls Team

          *This team is for youth who identify as girls or non-binary gender in the 3rd-8th grade

          Dates: 1/9/2020 - 4/4/2020

          Time: Thursdays  3:45 - 5:45 + overnight for the competition on 4/3-4/2020

          Location: Westside Village Magnet School (youth do NOT need to attend Westside to participate)

• Space Martians, ROADS on Mars

          *This team is open to youth of any gender identity in the 3rd-8th grade

          Dates: 1/7/2020 - 4/4/2020

          Times:  Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:45 + overnight for the competition on 4/3-4/2020

          Location: BendTECH Coworking, 1001 SW Emkay Dr.

• Martians in Redmond, ROADS on Mars

          *This team is open to youth of any gender identity in the 3rd-8th grade

          Dates: 1/22/2020 - 4/4/2020

          Times: Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 + overnight for the competition on 4/3-4/2020

          Location: Vern Patrick Elementary School

          Cost: $180 (for this particular team, given the later start date)

Program Details:

COST: 

The program costs $80/month for 3 months (January, February, March) for a total of $240.

SPACE IS LIMITED: 

Don't wait to register... High-quality youth programs are in high demand.  Camp Fire programs are kept small to ensure a great Adult:Youth ratio and create the best learning experience possible.

Space is limited and many sell out quickly!  If the program is sold out, please add yourself to the wait list.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 

Financial Assistance is available. Please do not wait to register if you need financial assistance. You will be able to complete your registration while your request is being processed. If you do not receive assistance, or the amount you do receive does not meet your needs, you will have the opportunity to cancel your reservation at no cost to you.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: 

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