Frequently Asked Questions

Where are classed held?
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

My child is currently in X Grade? What grade level is appropriate?
Camp ages/grades are based on FALL 2024. For example, if your child is currently in 4th grade, you would select from camps recommended based entering 5th grade in Fall 2024.


My child will be in 4th grade Fall 2024 and would like to attend an Introduction to IQ Camp. Should I register for the 2-4th Grade Camp or the 4th-7th Grade camp?
We offer the two options for 4th grade to help with sibling/friend match ups.  The 4-6th grade camp is a bit faster paced, 2nd-4th grade 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 2nd-4th grade camp may be the better choice for you. 

Managers/Lead Instructors are college students and rising high school seniors - all former or current robotics team members. Group counselors are typically robotics high
Who Are The Instructors?
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 with IQ experience. Experienced summer camp volunteers and competition experts, Placer Robotics have been teaching classes and mentoring robotics teams since 2015.

PART (Placer Robotics) is a 7-time time VEX Worlds and 8-time NRL Nationals Combat Robotics qualifier! In 2022, PART 295 teams took home 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.

What Is the Camp Size, Group Size and Counselor Ratio?
Camp size depends on the course, ranging from 16-24 students.
Students are grouped in teams of 2-3
Counselor ratio varies by camp, with most IQ camps 3:1 to 6:1 range depending on the level. See each individual course detail page for more information

What Is the Refund Policy?
For VEX (IQ or VRC) or 3D Design camps: Full refund (less service fee) if cancelled at least 30 days before the first day. If cancellation occurs 30 to 14 days before first day of camp, 50% refund (less service fees). No refunds if requested within 14 days of the camp. Full refunds for any camps cancelled by Placer Robotics

For Jr Bots Combat Camps: Full refund (less service fee) if cancelled at least 30 days before the first day. If cancellation occurs 30 to 14 days before first day of camp, 30% refund (less service fees) due to material costs. No refunds if requested within 14 days of the camp. Full refunds for any camps cancelled by Placer Robotics.

Are Scholarships Available?
We have a limited number of half and full scholarships available (Financial need based, not merit). Contact us at events@PlacerRobotics.org to inquire further about the scholarship availability and application process.