Summer Camp 2024 Information - Bellingham

Bellingham Coding and Robotics Camps are the best way to introduce kids to coding, STEM and robotics as well as outside sports and activities. Kids will discover new tech skills in an energetic, kid-friendly learning environment. Kids can expect a common sense mix of instructions, breaks, social times, team building, outdoor play, optional sports and other creative tech activities. Our goal is to expose children to computer science in a way that builds their confidence, establishes healthy screen habits and encourages life-long learning. ​

Our Bellingham Summer Camps will be at our new Meridian location this year except for one week we are hoping to finalize for Lynden and two weeks at Fairhaven Middle School (possibly more based on demand!). Each Camp title as the location in it and all camps run 10am-3pm with some camps having Pre and Post Care!. See all our location maps here.

All camps will include our popular Movie Night at our Bellingham Club House and Pre and Post Care will be offered during camps the weeks of 7/8 and 7/28 in Bellingham!

2024 Summer Camp Themes and Dates!

  • Dates: 6/17-6/21, 7/24-7/28, 7/1-7/3, 8/12-8/16
    Time: 10am-2pm/3pm
    Ages: 5-7

    This camp uses a variety of robots to teach STEM, building and coding to our youngest adventurers. This camp is specifically designed for kids ages 5-8 years old to encourage fun, teamwork, curiosity, critical thinking, courage, and creativity. The summer is for experiential learning and The Coding and Robotics Club answers the call! It’s time to take off and build STEM skills that will build the foundation for many years to come. Reading is helpful but not required and camp will end at 2pm with outdoor free time and pick up from 2-3pm (we know those little ones get tired after a day of fun!)

  • Dates: 7/15-7/19 and 7/22-2

    Time: 10am- 3pm

    Ages: 5-8

    It’s true, we combined Lego and Minecraft to make your child’s dream come true! Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine, just like Legos! At night monsters come out, make sure to build a shelter before that happens! Campers will face new challenges each day, building models from the popular Minecraft game as well as motorized versions of Minecraft characters like friendly Goats, spinning Blazes, speedy Baby Zombies, and, of course, the dreaded Creeper and Ender Dragon! We will also dabble in Minecraft at the end of the day for some teamwork and lessons in their favorite game. Don’t forget the hands on STEM Minecraft and Lego projects and big group games - Phew it’s going to be a busy week!

  • Dates: 7/29-8/2 and 8/5-8/9

    Time: 10am- 3pm

    Ages: 5-8

    Has your child ever wished that they could be a superhero? Join us for STEAM Superhero Camp, and they can live the dream! Explore their imagination while entering the world of superheroes and learning valuable science, technology, robotics, coding and engineering concepts while focusing on a different superhero each day and the challenges they face. Gain spectacular hands-on experience with building, designing, and creating as you navigate your way through superhero missions and create your very own superhero identity.

  • Dates: 7/29-8/2 and 8/5 - 8/9
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 8-12

    Based on the great response we got from our Holiday Minecraft Camp we are keeping this as a new favorite! Each day the campers will have a variety of activities that revolve around Minecraft. We will, of course, be using the Minecraft Education to teach coding, as well as a whole bunch of Minecraft STEM activities such as pixel art, 3D designing and printing Minecraft characters, going on daily outdoor Minecraft Live Role Action adventures and so much more! Each day will end with 30 minutes of good ole Minecraft fun on our server, I mean how can we say no?

  • Dates: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/1-7/3 and 8/12 - 8/16
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 8-12

    Yes, you heard it right, every kid's favorite way to spend a day! We will build and program VEX robots, construct and blast off rockets, and race our drones through a midair obstacle course! We will also head outside for some healthy, good ‘ole fashion games like kickball, tag or capture the flag. Kids will work on their critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem-solving, leadership skills and of course, our favorite word “resilience” as they build, fly, drive, code and blast off in this one of a kind summer camp adventure!

  • Dates: 7/8-12, 7/22-7/26, 8/5-8/8 and 8/12-16
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 7-12

    To infinity and beyond - that’s where space exploration can take us! Join us for a Space Camp that will let your astronaut learn about the science and technology concepts behind space flight. Learn and experiment with electrical circuits, a space flight simulation, architecture and building projects, and the physics of space travel, campers will design, experiment, and problem solve with computer programs and hands-on projects. as well as outdoor team building activities!

  • Dates: 7/8-7/12, 7/15 - 7/19 and 8/19-8/23

    Time: 10am- 3pm

    Ages: 8-12

    Welcome to the Robot Challenge 2024 - the ultimate STEM learning and robotics experience for kids aged 8-12 who are eager to explore, learn and be challenged in all things STEM! This camp is a series of STEM challenges that each camper will work through at their own pace assisted by our seasoned staff so every camper finds success. Each level requires completing robot challenges, STEM building challenges, coding challenges and teamwork challenges and earning medals and trophies along the way. LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

  • Dates: 6/24-6/29, MS 7/8-7/12,
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 8-12

    Does your child love to game? Interested in making their ideas come to life? Let’s take your skills to the next level by designing and making your own games! This camp welcomes new users coding in Scratch as well as those with some experience where they can code in a variety of languages like Javascript, Python and more. Campers will each create their own games as well as present their final projects to the rest of their camp and parents on the last day! Don’t worry parents, as with all our camps and classes, we have a healthy mix of screen time, STEM team challenges and fun outside activities to make this camp a hit for everyone!

  • Dates: 7/29-8/2
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 9-14

    TechGurlz Camp is based on our popular TechGurlz class and is a gender-inclusive program designed with girls ages 9-14 in mind. We take the pressure off so girls can get straight to what matters—building a love of tech and bringing meaningful projects to life with unabashed creativity. We let them take the lead but plan on offering 3D design and printing, graphic design with Canva, coding stories and games with Scratch, website design with HTML, digital photography and film editing, GarageBand music creation, laser cutting jewelry or wherever their curiosity takes them!

  • Dates: 8/12-8/16

    Time: 10am-3pm

    Ages: 9-14

    Sometimes we say STEM and sometimes we say STEAM but this camp is all about A for STEAM! There are so many ways that technology and art come together that we will be experimenting and creating with; from music, instruments and garage band to graphic design, laser cutters and 3d printing to claymation and green screens. Put that creative hat on and join us in this” A”+ adventure.

  • Dates: 7/22-7/26, 7/15-7/19, 8/5-8/9

    Time: 10am-3pm

    Ages: 7-11 or 6-8

    Time to get dirty and burrow into outdoor STEM! This active, collaborative camp will be taking place outdoors at Cornwall Park and in our makerspace and will focus on building and experimenting with the science around us. Some of our activities will include building a Self Sustaining terrarium, flying squirrel box, wind turbines, solar powered cars and much more! Through a multi-subject integration approach, learners will delight in rolling up their sleeves to experiment, engineer and excavate the world around them.

  • Dates: 8/12-8/16

    Time: 10am-3pm

    Ages: 8-12

    Do you have one of those kids that asks “How does it work” on a regular basis? Then this is the camp for them - They will be exploring their creativity, curiosity, and interests through hands-on projects and innovative technology. Some of our projects will include experiments with electricity, micro bits, arduino, soldering basics and more!

  • Dates: 7/8-7/12, 8/12-16 and 8/19-8/23
    Time: 10am-3pm
    Ages: 11-14

    We have various camps for our middles schoolers from Coding, AI, Robotics, to Drones and Dungeons and Dragons! Please see each camp for the specific description!

    All Middle School Camps will include an end of week glow in the dark pizza party on Thursday night along with movie night!

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • All Camps will be at our Bellingham Club House on Meridian St, Fairhaven Middle School and planned for Lynden!

  • All Camps run 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday (with exception of 4th of July week)

  • For maps and exact locations of all summer camps, please click here!

  • Pre and Post Care will be offered during camps the weeks of 7/8 and 7/28 in Bellingham

  • If there is NO “Register” OR “Waitlist” by the camp it means it is sold out and the waitlist is full!

Aug 19th - Aug 23rd - Fairhaven Middle School and Bellingham Club House on Meridian (Any camp that does not have the word “Register” or “Waitlist” is now full for this week along with it’s waitlist, we hope to see you a different week for camp!)

Aug 26th - Aug 28th - Bellingham Club House one last Summer fling!! Throwing all our favorite things, Coding, Robotics, STEM Projects, Kerbal, Robot League, water slides and outdoor STEAM fun! This is a three day camp, 10am-3pm for 5 year olds to 12! The perfect way to end the summer!

SAMPLE SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

10-10:15

Group building game to help the campers get to know each other

10:15-11:00

Activity Time 1: Computer, lego, drones, basketball… depends on the camp! 

11:00-11:15

“Snack Break” Students step away from their computers, eat their morning snack, hang out, and have various quick outdoor activities and games.

11:15-12:00

Activity Time 2: 3D Printing, VEX robots, Kerbal Space Mission, Volleyball… depends on the camp! 

12:00-1:00

Lunch and outdoor activities!

1:00-1:45

Activity Time 3: Wearable Jewelry, Tennis, Garage Band…. depends on the camp! 

1:45 - 2:30

Activity Time 4: Rocket building, CoSpaces, Soccer, STEM Challenge… depends on the camp! 

2:30-3:00

Closing circle, wind down and clean up and getting ready for your grown up!

The (not so) Fine Print

Different Camps

With the exception of Code and GO Sports Camp, we ask that you only take each type camp one time. That’s why we have so many fun camps!

Waitlists

WORD TO THE WISE: Don’t be afraid of waitlists (the only way to get on one, is to register by clicking on the word “Waitlist” by the camp you want and going through the process)! We have a few weeks where we can drop in camps and we will choose the dates and type of camps based on what camps/dates have the most waitlists. Those on the waitlists will be sent an invitation to register first. Despite giving your credit card, YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED until you agree, in writing, if you want the camp. We pinky promise. We wish we didn’t have to ask for your credit card but the software requires it! If there is no “Waitlist” or “Register” available, the waitlist is full (all are capped at 8)

Cancellations, Refunds and Transferring between camps/weeks

We understand that life changes, even with the best intentions and plans (especially when you have to book in February, we hear you - we have kids too!). We also know that many decisions here at The Coding and Robotics Club are put into action based on enrollment expectations. In light of this, 10% of the cost is non-refundable, regardless of when you cancel. After that, refund amounts are based on how far in advance we receive the written request prior to camp start. 

  • 75% refund thirty (30) or more days before start of camp (not including 10% non-refundable registration fee).

  • 50% refund fourteen (14) or more days before start of camp (not including 10% non-refundable registration fee).

  • 25% refund thirteen (13) days or less before start of camp (not including 10% non-refundable registration fee).

  • No refunds after camp starts.

  • You may change camps to any other camp with space up to one month before the camp you are changing to is set to start. We will do our best to allow camp changes closer than one month if possible, but not guaranteed.