Kids & Family
Youth Engineering Summer Camps in Los Altos Hills
In partnership with Play-well, Los Altos Hills is holding Engineering camps for Kids! Have fun learning with the help of Legos!
PRE-Engineering using LEGO
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, or use special pieces to create your own unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.
Dates: 7/13 - 7/17
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Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00am - Noon
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Ages: 5 – 7
Fees: $183 Residents
$197 Non-Residents
Engineering Minecraft Build using LEGO
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Building a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Mincart! This project-based camp, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format of core engineering themed programs based on the world of Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO.
Dates: 7/13 - 7/17
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages: 8 – 12
Fees: $183 Residents
$197 Non-Residents
Robotics using LEGO WeDo
Build and program robots in this introductory robotics class using the LEGO WeDo system! Learn basic programing skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced robotics programs.
Dates: 8/10 - 8/14
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Ages: 6 – 8
Fees: $226 Residents
$240 Non-Residents
Robotics using LEGO EV3
Build and program robots using the new LEGO Mindstroms EV3 system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, programs and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.
Dates: 8/10 - 8/14
Days: Monday - Friday
Ages: 9 - 12
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fees: $226 Residents
$240 Non-Residents
Please bring a nut-free snack to camp
To Register for camp, visit http://losaltoshills.ca.gov/parks-and-recreation/activity-guide