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+ Ferdinand T. Day. STEM Night February 19th
++ Join us at Ferdinand T. Day STEM Night, held at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, where our robotics team will present an exciting robot demonstration, allowing students to drive it for themselves and share information about our team and programs. This event is a wonderful chance for students to explore STEM through interactive demos and activities! +
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-On April 18, ALXNow wrote about how +
In April of 2024, we won the Impact Award, and also got 10th place out
+ of 54 teams in the Chesapeake Regional. Because of our performance, we
+ advanced to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. ALXNow
- ACPS's Titan Robotics Team is heading to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas
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+ For more details about iBeam, our robot for the 2023-2024 season, visit our
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- 2025 Summer Camps with Titan Robotics + 2026 Summer Camps with Titan Robotics
-- Enrichment programs are offered in partnership with the Campagna Center's Out-of School Time Programs. + Registration is open for our 2026 summer camps! We are offering a variety of camps for students in grades 1-9. + Sign up here! +
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Please note: The two-session pricing is if the camper is planning to attend both the morning and afternoon camp that week.
- We are excited to once again be able to offer camps for grades 6-9 for no cost thanks to a generous grant from AIM-AHEAD! + +
We understand that paying for summer camps can be a burden for some families. To request financial aid, please email camps@frc5587.org.
- All camps for the 2025 season are currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email camps@frc5587.org. +
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Explosions, Collisions, and Catapults!
-Grades K-2
-$230
-July 21-25 | 1PM-4PM
-Have a blast learning the science behind explosions, collisions, and catapults while launching projectiles and (safely) blowing things up! This camp is a fun introduction to Newton's Laws and physics, as well as some awesome chemical reactions! - +
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Java Programming
+Grades 6-9
+Free of Charge*
+July 6-10 & August 3-7 | 9 AM-12 PM
+Campers will learn how to code in the Java programming language, and will program various apps such as weather apps and video games! Students will receive live instruction to assist in their coding journey. + Apply here!
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-Grades K-2
-$230
-July 21-25 | 9AM-12PM
-Campers will learn the basics of the Engineering design process through project-based learning! Campers will learn through mini-projects and challenges how to design, innovate, and create new things! The week starts as a gentle introduction to fundamental engineering principles and ends with students creating their own LEGO robots! - +
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Mechanical Masters
+Grades 6-9
+Free of Charge*
+July 6-10 & August 3-7 | 1 PM-4 PM
+Campers will learn about the engineering design process and apply their knowledge through technical projects. Additionally, campers will learn how to use various power tools to assemble their projects. They will also use various interesting tools to make their own new projects and develop their own skills! + Apply here!
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July 21-25 | 9AM-12PM
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LEGO Mindstorms
-Grades 3-5
-$230
-July 7-11 | 9AM-12PM
-Campers will construct their own robots out of LEGO! Throughout the week they will compete against each other in a robotics competition, to see who can create the best LEGO robot! - +
Mad Science Chemistry
+Grades 6-9
+Free of Charge*
+July 20-24 | 9 AM-12 PM
+Campers will conduct chemistry experiments and learn chemistry fundamentals such as mixtures, atoms, and molecules! Campers will learn the many ways that chemistry is part of our daily lives. + Apply here!
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July 7-11 | 9AM-12PM
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Rocketry
-Grades 3-5
-$230
-July 7-11 | 1PM-4PM
-Campers will learn the basics of aerodynamics and rocket physics! Then, they will construct and launch two of their own model rockets! They will learn about the history of rocketry, the chemistry behind rocket engines, and the strategic skills needed to put a person in space! Parents are, of course, welcome to attend the rocket launch, which will be on July 12th. - +
Women in STEM
+Grades 6-9
+Free of Charge*
+July 20-24 | 1 PM-4 PM
+Students will learn about notable women in STEM through experiments inspired by them! This camp focuses on the many amazing contributions to STEM by women. + Apply here!
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July 7-11 | 1PM-4PM
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Intro to Java Programming
-Grades 6-9
-Scholarship Only
-July 14-18 & July 28-August 1 | 9AM-12PM
-Learn the inner workings behind popular video games and modern robots! Java is a common programming language with countless applications. Campers will be taught many advanced aspects of Java code. Throughout the week, they will complete mini-projects, as well as working on mini robots. - +
LEGO Robotics
+Grades 3-5
+1 Session - $230, 2 Sessions - $400
+July 13-17 | 9 AM-12 PM
+Campers will use LEGO Spike Prime kits to design and program personalized robots! They will have a week dedicated to building, coding, and completing missions! + Apply here!
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- Mechanical Masters
-Grades 6-9
-Scholarship Only
-July 14-18 & July 28-August 1 | 1PM-4PM
-Campers at the Mechanical Masters camp will be taught how to design, plan, and create magnificent projects! Campers will create several projects using the tools in our shop, including their own toolboxes, catapults, wooden mechanisms. - +
Aerospace Adventures
+Grades 3-5
+1 Session - $230, 2 Sessions - $400
+July 13-17 | 1 PM-4 PM
+Campers will have the opportunity to learn about space, rocketry, and other aerodynamic fundamentals! They will be able to build their own rockets and experiment with them! + Apply here!
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+ Explosions, Collisions, & Catapults
+Grades 1-2
+1 Session - $230, 2 Sessions - $400
+July 27-31 | 1 PM-4 PM
+Campers will be introduced to physics by experimenting with launching projectiles, crashes, and explosions! +
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+ - All camps for the 2025 season are currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email camps@frc5587.org. +
- Enrichment programs are offered in partnership with the Campagna Center's Out-of School Time Programs. +
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*These camps require an additional $100 security fee.
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The two-session pricing is if the camper is planning to attend both the morning and afternoon camp that week.
+ ++ Enrichment programs are offered in partnership with the Campagna Center's Out-of School Time Programs. +
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