Summer camps made for busy families

Unless otherwise noted, all summer camps and classes are held at the new Placer Robotics Center in downtown Roseville, CA.

Placer Robotics Center
643 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678

Camp ages/grades are based on Fall 2026. For example, if your child is currently in 4th grade, select from camps recommended for students entering 5th grade in Fall 2026.

The Combat Robotics Camp is an advanced, fast-paced camp intended for students who are ready to work independently, stay focused through long design/build sessions, accept coaching, and handle the ups and downs of troubleshooting. Campers should come in with solid basic computer skills, prior Onshape experience, and the maturity to work safely around tools and electronics related to combat robotics. While the listed grade range is 7–10, we may consider a limited number of 6th grade students by approval if they already have strong Onshape skills, can work independently in a higher-expectation environment, and are a clear maturity fit for the camp. If a younger student registers, our team will follow up before confirming placement.

While the listed grade range is 7–10, we may consider a limited number of 6th grade students by approval if they already have strong Onshape skills, can work independently in a higher-expectation environment, and are a clear maturity fit for the camp. If a younger student registers, our team will follow up before confirming placement.

We offer two options for 4th grade to help with sibling/friend match‑ups. The 4–7th grade camp is a bit faster paced, while the 2–4th grade camp is a shorter day.

The 4–7th grade option is good if your child is comfortable working with slightly older kids. We do our best to pair kids up based on requests and grade level. For a younger 4th grader with shorter attention span and a true beginner, the 2–4th grade camp may be the better choice.

Camp Managers/Lead Instructors are college students and rising high school seniors, all former or current robotics team members. Group counselors are typically robotics high school team members (V5, Combat) or rising 8th graders. Experienced summer camp volunteers and competition experts—Placer Robotics has been teaching classes and mentoring teams since 2015.

PART (Placer Robotics) is a 7‑time VEX Worlds and 8‑time NRL Nationals Combat Robotics qualifier. In 2022, PART 295 teams earned the Design Award at the California State VEX Robotics High School Championships and the Excellence and Robot Skills Awards at the California State VEX Robotics Middle School Championships.

Camp size depends on the course, typically ranging from 16–27 students. Students are grouped in teams of 2–3. Counselor ratio varies by camp, with most IQ camps in the 4:1 to 6:1 range depending on the level. See each individual course detail page for more information.

• 30 days or more notice from first day of camp: Full refund (minus 10% service fee)
• 29–14 days notice: 80% refund if we can fill your spot from the waiting list; 50% refund if we are unable to fill your spot.
• Less than 14 days notice: 80% refund if we can fill your spot from the waiting list; otherwise no refunds.

Contact camps@PlacerRobotics.org for cancellations.

Email camps@PlacerRobotics.org and we will send you a link to the session change request. We will do our best to accommodate the requested change if space is available in the new date.

We have a limited number of half and full scholarships available (financial‑need based, not merit). Contact Camps@PlacerRobotics.org to inquire about availability and the application process.

While we do not have space in the robotics center for parents, our partner and sponsor, Roseville Venture Lab (316 Vernon Street) offers free co‑working. See the Roseville Venture Lab calendar for details.

There are also shops, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby. See GoDowntownRoseville for details.