Teens: Academy for Robotics & Programming  

Immerse Yourself in the World of Hands-on Engineering and Computer Science

This new two-week Academy combines two of DMA’s most popular topics—robotics and Java™ programming—into one dynamic and challenging academy that will that will help you build a strong foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).

During the first week you’ll be immersed in the world of programming and robotics using the award-winning LEGO® MINDSTORM® NXT robotics kit and its visual-programming environment. You and your classmates will design, build, program and battle robots. In Week Two, move into the world of writing code with Java™, one of the most widely used and powerful computer programming languages today. Not only is Java™ one of the most advanced and powerful programming languages, but learning Java™ provides a perfect foundation for students to learn additional programming languages such as C++ or Objective C.

What You’ll Learn: Academy for Robotics and Programming

Course Content Software Used
• The capabilities of the LEGO® MINDSTORM® NXT robotics kit
• Gear designs and robot-building techniques
• Programming using the NXT-G system
• Object-oriented programming essentials with Java™
• Algorithms & creative problem-solving
• Programming graphics, animations & audio
• Game programming & events with Breakout™

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

Who Should Attend: Academy for Robotics and Programming
Ages 13-17 | Beginner-Advanced | No Programming Knowledge Required

Designed for aspiring engineers or computer programmers. This course is perfect for problem-solvers considering a career in computer science or engineering.

Related Courses: You Might Also Be Interested In…

Course Title Quick Description Duration
Robotics and Programming Hands-on designing, building and programming robots 1 Week
Programming with Java Do amazing things when you unlock the power of Java 1 Week
Academy for Mobile Device Programming Master programming for all types of mobile devices 2 Weeks
Academy for Game Programming Learn Python, C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio 2 Weeks

Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information, or to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Academy for Robotics and Programming

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price includes $70 Lab Fee) $2,045 2 Weeks, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $130 2 Weeks, Mon-Fri 10 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) add $990 2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Residential Program (Harvard/UCLA) add $1590 2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Stanford Continuing Studies Credit add $180 8 Quarter Units NA

*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page.    

2 Weeks   |   Ages 13-17   |   Beg – Adv

“It was the best camp I’ve ever been to and would recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing anything involving computers or programming or robotics.”
- Grace, DMA Robotics Student

Dates by Location 2012

  • Vancouver, BC

  • not offered at this location

  • Washington D.C.

  • not offered at this location

  • Philadelphia, PA

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  • Swarthmore, PA

  • not offered at this location

  • New York, NY

  • not offered at this location

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