Robotics Bootcamp

Is your child a builder, a dreamer, a problem-solver in the making? Ignite their passion for technology and innovation at the Robotics Bootcamp hosted by, a FREE one-day deep dive into the creative world of robotics!

This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for students in Grades 5 to 9, offering a perfect blend of fun and learning. Participants will go from Concept to Creation as participants learn the fundamentals of firmware coding & electronics, the languages that bring robots to life! Participants will work with their very own robotic arm, using their new coding and electronics skills to program its movements, from simple gestures to completing complex challenges.

Best of all? The learning doesn't stop when the workshop ends. Every participant gets to take their robot home, allowing them to continue exploring, experimenting, and innovating.

• Find the days agenda HERE

Through this workshop, students will:

• Develop Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills: Robotics requires students to think logically, troubleshoot errors, and find creative solutions to challenges.
• Boost Creativity & Innovation: Students will see their code translate into physical motion, empowering them to experiment with their own ideas and design unique functionalities for their robots.
• Prepare for Future Careers: Robotics is one of today's fastest-growing fields. This bootcamp provides an early and engaging introduction to concepts that will be invaluable for future potential academic and career paths.

• Students in Grades 5-9: As of September 30th, 2025

• A "Take-Home" Robot: Every participant will keep their own robot.
• Expert Tuition: Our instructor will guide students every step of the way.
• Certificate of Completion: A certificate to recognize their awesome work.
• Pizza Lunch & Beverages: To keep the young innovators fueled up and ready to learn.

• A Laptop with USB ports: PC, Mac, or Linux with a usb A/C port to connect to the robot.
• Laptop Charger: To ensure laptop doesnt die during the course.

Participants should have basic computer literacy skills including:

• Typing: They'll need to write lines of code, so typing text is important.
• Using mouse or trackpad: Left/right clicking, dragging, and selecting text.
• Managing files and folders: Know how to create, save, and find files.
• Navigating operating systems: Find & open apps and switching between windows.

To make sure we can dive right into the fun, please download and install the free Arduino IDE software on your laptop before arriving at the workshop.

• : Click dropdown and select appropriate operating system.

Event will be professionally supervised by both senior Innovate Canmore staff as well as parents from the local community.

More event specific details will be provided ahead of the event by email. In the meantime please reach out to YWxleCAhIGhvZ2cgfCBpbm5vdmF0ZWNhbm1vcmUgISBjb20= if you have any questions!

• Enter Elevation Place through front doors
• Go up the stairs immediatley in front of you
• Take a left
• We will be in Room 212 which should be beside the upstairs fitness desk!

Spaces are limited and registration is required. This event will fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

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