January 13 - March 26 Jr Bots Winter Training Camp - Build Your Own Battle Robot

January 13 - March 26. Mondays 5:45-8:15 PM*
Grades 6-9**: Build Your Own Battle Robot!

Classes will be held every Monday, 5:45 - 8:15 PM in Roseville, from January 13 to March 24.* Builders can battle it out in a Jr. Bots Tournament at Sacramento Bot Battles, California’s premier event for combat students, on April 4-5 at Sierra College!***

• Learn combat robotics strategies and design concepts

• Brainstorm and design your combat robot using 3D design/CAD

• 3D print, build, and compete with your own combat robot in Plastic Ant 1lb. weight class

No prior robotics experience required, but students should meet the 3D Design/CAD prerequisite. To fulfill the prerequisite, students need to either:

• Have previously completed Placer Robotics’ 3D Design and Modeling summer camp, or have previous experience using OnShape or Fusion 360

• Complete the required free online OnShape 3D Design/CAD coursework prior to starting the class (links will be sent upon registration); estimated time to complete the coursework is 8 hours

Space is limited to 12 students! Reserve your spot

*During last two weeks of class, students will also meet on Thursdays 5:45-8:15 for final competition preparations. March 19, March 26

**Grades are firm, please do not register students that are not currently in 6th grade or higher.

***Sac Bot Battles - each competitor under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult/guardian at the event. The event will run Friday evening and all day Saturday, final schedule to be determined. All Jr Bots Winter Training Camp attendees will be given a free entry into the 1b Plastic Ant “Jr Bots” division, where participants will fight against other novice student builders. See RobotCombatEvents for the bracket details.

Required Waiver and Medical Release Form

Check out the action from our last Plastic Ant (PLANT) competition!