We will be using a combination of traditional LEGO bricks like you are used to seeing as well as LEGO® Technic. Technic sets were created so kids could build more advanced sets. You can interlock LEGO® bricks with Technic items to build models that have a greater variety of movements and can be built stronger.

Sorry, but no. All pieces belong to the kits we use. You may purchase your own kits from LEGO® separately.

We understand that things may come up and you may not be able to attend the camp after registration so here is the following Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• If you cancel 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session

• If you cancel within 2 weeks of the start of the camp session, you will receive a full refund if there is someone on the waiting list to take your spot, otherwise you will receive a 50% refund

• No refunds after the first day of camp

• Camp fees cannot be refunded or prorated for days not attended due to illness or other causes

• ALL refunds will be made by method of original payment MINUS any credit card processing fees

• All cancellations must be in writing with an email sent to: youngbotbuilders@gmail.com. Cancellation is not complete until you receive a confirmation email.

For the 2025 season, our camps are held at:

• Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Homeschool Campus • 3525 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs 80922

• Bricks and Minifigs (North) • 5730 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs 80918

• Monument Academy (East Campus) • 4303 Pinehurst Circle, Monument, CO 80908

They should wear comfortable clothes since they will be working with models on the floor, a healthy non-peanut snack and a bottle of water with their name on it.

They don’t need any previous experience in building or programming. To begin, all building will be with pre-set instructions. In the programming components, the teacher will guide the students with step by step instructions.

• YoungBotBuilders camps are taught by experienced teachers

• There is a well thought out curriculum with daily goals and tasks

• With every step of building our business we asked ourselves, “How would I want to be treated? How would I want my kids to be treated?” Customer service is paramount.

Our age descriptions are guidelines to help you choose the most suitable camp sessions. The lower limits are highly recommended since it would be frustrating for a child to participate before they were truly ready. The upper limits are more negotiable. Please call us if you want to register a child outside of our age limits.

Yes, you may bring a snack. There will be break times for them to get water and eat. Please avoid bringing any peanut products. We will also have our own personal limited Snack Shack available ONLY at the Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Homeschool Campus and Monument Academy East for kids to enjoy making a purchase.

The kids get to work in pairs to discover and learn mechanical properties in a fun way. They will build one or two items, then have a snack break followed by another build. Discussion of engineering and programming concepts (if applicable) will be interspersed throughout. For specific builds, see the camp descriptions. Be prepared to make a friend!

Please review the descriptions under each camp. While we generally keep the minimum age requirements firm, we're open to accommodating older children who wish to join a younger class. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to give us a call, and we’ll help determine the best fit for your child.

The kits we use are:

• LEGO® Education WeDo 1.0 Construction Set #9580 & WeDo Software version 1.2 (sold separately)

• LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set #45300

• LEGO® Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set #9686 (for LEGO® Engineering camp)

• LEGO® SPIKE Essentials Set #45345

• LEGO® SPIKE Prime Set #45678

While there is a lot you can learn on your own, building with a group of other like-minded kids can make it really fun and challenging at the same time. Our camp is a place where kids can feel like it’s ok and even encouraged to think about better ways of doing things, to compete with each other and to push one another to a new skill levels. As iron sharpens iron, they learn much more and have a lot more fun doing it together. Campers work in teams so it’s not one person responsible for everything, but they get to explore together in a community setting. One of the kids said this about the camp: “I like going to this camp because it’s ok to be smart here.” Similar to other camps that develop abilities (such as athletics), we offer an environment that kids could enjoy learning with other kids doing something they love doing. They get to discover their aptitude for details, mechanical designs and perseverance in problem solving.

In our camps, kids work in pairs. If you'd like to partner with a friend, have them sign up as well! There's a section in the registration form where you can let us know who you'd like to be paired with.

Our camps are 3 hours in the mornings from 9am - 12pm and 3 hours in the afternoons from 1pm - 4pm. If your child meets the age qualifications to attend both morning and afternoon camps, they can stay with us during the lunch hour for an additional $20. They must bring their own lunch. Please contact us if you would like to make arrangements.

To provide a safe, orderly and enjoyable camping experience for everyone, we will adhere to the following policy:

VERBAL WARNING: If the offense is minor, the teacher will give an oral warning.

FIRST OFFENSE: Teacher will take aside the camper to privately discuss the problem.

SECOND OFFENSE: Camper will meet with the teacher and will be timed out until the next change in activity. Teacher will also notify the parent/guardian of the situation at the time of pick up.

THIRD OFFENSE: In the event of a third incident of misconduct of a similar nature, it will result in an immediate expulsion for the day. Parent/guardian will be called to pick up the child.

Each new day will begin with a camper having a clean slate. However, in very extreme cases where severe disruption continues to occur on a daily basis, the camper will not be allowed back into the camp and no refund will be issued.

Your child should not be in camp with the other children if they have any of these symptoms:

• A fever currently or within the last 24 hours

• A harsh cough or large amounts of yellow or green nasal discharge

• Lethargic behavior (it’s not fun building with LEGO® bricks if you are under the weather)

• Diarrhea or vomiting currently or within the last 24 hours

• Any symptom that would normally cause the child to stay home from school

We cannot provide any refunds for days missed due to illness.

Yes. In the event of cancellations, we will contact waiting list members in the order received.

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Contact Esther at (719) 271-2120‬ or youngbotbuilders@gmail.com.