KETTERING SUMMER & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Are you looking for an educational summer program that is so fun you forget you are
learning? Check out what we have to offer!
Kettering University is offering summer & youth programs for grades 1 through 12 with
options for on-campus day and residential camp options. Camps fill up quickly so register
today! Here are links to some of the camps we are offering in 2022:
AIM - Academically Interested Minds a four-week residential summer program for
high school students of color in the graduating class of 2023 who are interested in
science, technology, engineering, math, and business. You will enroll in college-
level courses to develop functional, quantitative and qualitative skills. Apply
Now! The deadline to apply is April 27, 2022.
LITES - Lives Improve Through Engineering & Science a two-week residential
summer program for young women who will complete the 11th grade by July 1,
2022. LITES introduces you to what engineers and scientists do to improve
people's lives by using math, science, and technology to find solutions to human
problems. Apply Now! The deadline to apply is May 11, 2022.
Computer Engineering Camps
Grades 8 - 12
Computer Engineering I - This camp will expose you to the field of computer
engineering by using technology that is currently being used for developing
"intelligent" systems. Grades 8 -12
Computer Engineering II - This is an intermediate to advanced level program for
high school students who have some basic background in introductory level
programming or basic robotics experience. Grades 8 -12
Computer Science Camps
Grades 6 - 12
Python Coding Camp - This programming language is surging in popularity and all
programmers will benefit from adding it to their arsenal. Grades 9 -12
VEX Storm the Castle, Virtual Reality - No Coding experience needed. Drive a
robot. Storm the castle and clear the field. Grades 6 - 8
Drone Camp
Grades 9 - 12
RECF Aerial Drone Camp - During this camp, students will gain hands-on flight
experience as they learn to safely assemble, repair, and program an aerial drone.
Grades 9 -12
Esports Camp
Grades 9 - 12
Esports - Esports is an opportunity for high school esports players to interact with
collegiate players and coaching staff to work on areas of improvement for their title
of choice. Grades 9 -12
Leadership Camps
Grades 9 - 12
Leadership Camps - Whether you're in a leadership position or hope to be, this
camp will improve your leadership skills. This unique camp will take you on a
journey that helps you discover what makes you and others tick. You will explore
personality styles, understanding and motivating people, conflict resolution and
learn about the power of communication. Each day is enhanced through activities
that allow you to put what you learn into action. In this online camp, you'll be
constantly interacting with others and learning in a hands-on manner.
Robotics Camps
Grades 1 - 8
STOMP Rockets - How high and fast will YOUR rocket go? Build and launch paper
rockets. Discover the laws of force, pressure and motion. Grades 1 - 3
JFLL We Do Robotics 2.0 - Students will use a Bluetooth transmitter to move an
object they build without being connected to a computer. Grades 1 - 3
FLL Humanoid Robotic Camp - If you like science and robots you will love
humanoid! You will build and program. Grades 4 - 6
STEM Exploration Camp - Students will learn functional skills, plus a wellspring of
inspiration about the possibilities of a future in STEM. Grades 4 - 6
VEX IQ - In this exhilarating camp, students will be challenged to build, modify, and
program a claw-bot using VEX components. Grades 4 - 8
FTC Robotics Game Challenge - Come for the engineering knowledge, stay for the
competition! On the first day, we will reveal a challenge that students must solve
— hint: it involves a robot using JAVA and basic tools such as a hacksaw and
drill. At the end of the course, students will compete in a competition with their
creations. Grades 7 - 8
LEGO Robot Assembly & Programming I - This workshop is designed to teach the
absolute beginner how to assemble and program an EV3 robot in a logical,
methodical, and step-by-step process. Grades 6 - 8
LEGO Robot Assembly & Programming II - This Workshop is a continuation of the
Lego Robot Assembly & Programming Workshop 1. Participants will learn to write
and run programs that use light, ultrasonic, touch, and gyro sensors. Grades 6 - 8
Robotics Camps
Grades 9 - 12
FRC Autonomous JAVA - During this one-week course, students will use the
programming language - JAVA). They will have the chance to compete in 15-
second and 45-second challenges with trophies on the line. Note: Basic FRC
programming knowledge (ability to program a moving drive train) is required.
FRC Drive Team Training - Experience what it's like to be behind the glass before
you ever attend an event! Participants will be given the opportunity to work one-on-
one with Clinton Bolinger, an FRC Drive Coach with over 1,200 matches in 16+
Years. Training will include pre-match best practices, field strategy, skills courses,
and instructional feedback to improve in-match performance.
FRC Advanced Drive Team Challenge - Participants will be given the opportunity
to work one-on-one with Clinton Bolinger, an FRC Drive Coach with over 1,200
matches in 16+ Years. This camp will concentrate on accelerated in-match
strategy and advanced Robot Driver skills (FRC Drive Team Training Camp not
required, but recommended first). The focus will include efficient game piece
acquisition, field navigation, improving Drive Team communication, and increasing
competitive advantage.
FRC Build Camp I - Intake System - Intake Systems Build Camp is part one in a
series of Mechanical Design Challenge Workshops. Attendees will start with a pre-
built chassis, and be tasked with designing, prototyping, building, testing, and
iterating an intake system using off-the-shelf items and common materials.
Instructors will provide mentoring for best build practices and teach basic
engineering principles. Java-based Default Code will be pre-deployed. Expand
your skills and use your robot again at the Above Chassis Build camp.
FRC Build Camp II - Above Chassis System - Above Chassis Systems Build Camp
is part of the Mechanical Design Challenge Workshop series (Intake System Camp
is not required, but recommended first). Attendees will start with a pre-built chassis
and intake system, and be tasked with designing, prototyping, building, testing, and
iterating a game piece delivery system using off-the-shelf items and common
materials. Instructors will provide mentoring for best build practices and teach basic
engineering principles. Java-based Default Code will be pre-deployed.
FRC Machine Certification I - Become a master of machinery with this one-day
course for high school students. Participants will learn how to use a variety of tools,
including a drill press, metal bender (break), shear, grinder, cold saw, pneumatic
riveter, caliper, and band saws. At the end of the course, you'll take home a project
resembling an FRC robot. More importantly, you will earn an FRC certification of
completion for the beginning/intermediate machine shop class.
FRC Machine Certification II - Broaden your mastery of machinery with this one-
day advanced course. Designed for high school students, participants will learn
how to use a lathe and mill to make a project they will get to keep. Better yet,
students will receive a certificate of completion for the Machine Shop Certification II
class.
VEX Build Camp - Above Chassis System - Using a pre-built VEX chassis,
participants will design and build an upper structure to complete a challenge. A
competition on the last day will allow participants to showcase their designs.
Cherie Taylor
[email protected]
Asst. Director of Pre-College
Kettering University[Robotics Summer Camps at Kettering University - 2022]
(Precollege | Kettering University)