Community Robotics Programs
As growingSTEMS, we are developing the next generation of problem-solvers through the application of interactive lessons, community based robotics programs, and encouraging students to excel in STEM. We know the next generation will succeed through a combination of inspiration, creativity, and technical expertise, which is why we foster an appreciation for STEM, as well as the arts, through our programs.
Summer Camps
growingSTEMS is happy to offer a range of summer camps. Check out our current offerings below.
Termite Class – Combat Robot Summer Camp
growingSTEMS is happy to offer a Combat Robotics summer camp focused around Termite Class Combat Robots! Competitors in grades 3-7th are able to participate in this 2-day camp. Each camp will run on Saturday and Sunday, 10-3PM each day.
Camp sessions will be available for the following dates: June 27-28th and August 15-16th 2026. There will be 12 slots per camp.
Hive Hysteria 2025
Builders from all across the U.S.A took over the Hive for a day of fun and chaos. We had over 50 robots that kept the fights rolling all day. The event was filled with robot action!
Did you miss it? Catch up with all the fights and check out the action by following the links to the photos and video.
Find cage streams here: https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyCracked/videos
Find event photos here: https://robobees.smugmug.com/Public/2026/2025-Hive-Hysteria
2025 Summer Programs
growingSTEMS is happy to announce our summer programs for 2025! This summer two different Combat Robotics programs be offered for new and returning students.
Registrations for both options are now open! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we hope to see you this summer!
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growingSTEMS is happy to announce that open enrollment for our 2024-2025 Community Robotics Programs will be on June 29th 2024. We we are hosting an in-person open enrollment event with program demonstrations from 9AM to 3PM at The Hive, though attendance is not required to sign up. Our member application will open at 9AM for… Read More »2024-2025 Community Robotics Open Enrollment
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