Our after school robotics programs are all about problem solving, getting creative, exploring new ideas, and having fun! From introductory robotics and coding to preparation for competition in a FIRST® LEGO® League team (in fall), these programs build important life-skills, instill confidence, and help kids find their sparks.
We have programs customized by experience levels and age groups:
Intended for youth with little to no experience with LEGO Robotics.
Build a LEGO robot and program it to perform exciting missions. Youth will learn how to create robots that can perform various tasks by using motors and sensors and will build programs that allow them to overcome challenges.
Three-week sessions, with separate sessions for 2nd-3rd graders and 4th-6th graders.
Cost: $120. All reservations include a $10 non-refundable fee.
DATES: Two 3-week sessions in Fall:
HOURS: 3:15-5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Sunlight Solar Building in central Bend
DATES: Two 3-week sessions in Fall:
HOURS: 3:45-5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Zion Lutheran Church
DATES: Two 3-week sessions in Fall:
HOURS: 3:15-5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Sunlight Solar Building in central Bend
Youth in grades 4 through 7 hone their skills to prepare for this year’s FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) robotics competition in Central Oregon. Teams meet once a week for 10 weeks to create a functional robot and innovation project to compete in a regional competition.
The 2023/24 theme for the FLL competition is Art in Robotics and the challenge of this year's theme is called Masterpiece. Teams will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art while keeping to FLL core values -- discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun.
*Additional costs and travel expenses may apply for teams that progress to the state level competition, including costs associated with travel to the competition.
New this year: To set our Fall 2023 FIRST® LEGO® League Competitive Teams for the best experience, we will be recruiting parent/guardian volunteers to join us every week so they can feel involved in the competition and the team’s progress. Volunteer sign up information will be sent closer to the start of the program.
Previous robotics experience is recommended for this team.
DATES: Mondays, September 18 - December 4
HOURS: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sunlight Solar Building in central Bend
Previous robotics experience is recommended for this team.
DATES: Thursdays, September 21 - December 7
HOURS: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Location to be announced
Previous robotics experience is recommended for this team.
DATES: Tuesdays, September 19 - December 5
HOURS: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sunlight Solar Building in central Bend
$350. FLL team participants should be prepared for a full commitment to the team and their teammates. Accordingly, there is a $50 non-refundable fee upon registration.
Don't wait to register! High-quality youth programs are in high demand and Camp Fire programs are kept small to ensure a great adult:youth ratio and create the best learning experience possible. That means space is limited and many sessions sell out quickly. If the program is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist.
We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.
Because we schedule staff, invest in supplies, and plan for expenses based upon the number of youth we are expecting, we must adhere to our cancellation policies.
Most of our fee-based programs require a $10-25 non-refundable fee at registration (unless specifically noted in the program description).
Don't wait to register! High-quality youth programs are in high demand and Camp Fire programs are kept small to ensure a great adult:youth ratio and create the best learning experience possible. That means space is limited and many sessions sell out quickly. If the program is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist.
Read about our registration policies, including making payments, our cancellation policy, and our refund policy.
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
In Camp Fire, it begins now.
