SUMMER Camps 2026
Turn Your School Break into an Exciting STEM Journey!
New for 2026
The Robo Hub is turning up creativity this summer with all-new programs powered by some of the biggest names in STEM: Our collaborations with GBH/PBS and MIT create an environment for kids to invent, learn, and collaborate in ways that feel like play. This camp is hands-on, minds-on, and all–fun.
NEW: GBH Design Squad: Camp Edition
We’re bringing the legendary PBS show Design Squad off the screen and into the makerspace! Using the framework and curriculum from the renowned PBS Design Squad series, camper groups from rising kindergarten through sixth grade step into the shoes of real inventors—dreaming up design challenges, building prototypes, and testing their ideas with everyday materials. It’s classic Design Squad energy—now live at camp, where teamwork, imagination, and resilience take the spotlight.
NEW: MIT App Inventor
This summer, kids can build their own apps using the groundbreaking MIT App Inventor platform. Younger campers (grades 3–5) will dive into creative coding challenges like StoryGPT, mixing imagination with AI magic. Older campers explore advanced projects straight from MIT’s library—coding real apps for Android and iPhone. By week’s end, they’ll walk away with a working app and the confidence that comes from bringing an idea to life.
NEW: Advanced Robotics with VEX
We’re expanding our use of VEX robotics kits to launch a new robotics experience for grades 4–8. Campers design, build, and program robots using the same tools found in global competitions—testing their creations in hands-on challenges that reward teamwork and curiosity. It’s engineering in motion, guided by champions who know exactly what it takes to make ideas move.
NEW: lunch options you and your kids will love
New for this summer, families can opt in to our NEW healthy, delicious lunches prepared fresh each day—no packing required! Our new menu keeps kids fueled and happy with balanced meals that are both nutritious and fun to eat. Options rotate through crowd-pleasers like handheld sandwiches, warm comfort meals, and fresh salads, with sides of fruit and wholesome snacks. Every dish is designed to meet parents’ high standards while still feeling like a treat for kids. With vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available, it’s a convenient, worry-free way to make sure your camper eats well and stays energized all day.
Returning Favorites — Leveled Up for 2026
Our fan favorites are back—rebuilt, recharged, and ready for a new summer of invention. Campers build on last year’s skills with fresh projects and deeper challenges.
BattleBots
The arena returns! Builders from last summer come back ready to level up—experimenting with new drive systems, smarter code, and upgraded armor. New campers learn the fundamentals of robotics and friendly competition; returning ones up their game, fine-tuning bots designed to win.
Drones & Rockets
Back and soaring higher than ever, this camp sends curiosity skyward. Campers explore flight through drones, rockets, and hands-on experiments that make physics come alive. Returning and new pilots tackle design challenges—building faster rockets and bet
Electricity
It’s full charge ahead for young inventors! Circuits Camp lights up imagination through glowing art, buzzing gadgets, and digital experiments. Campers learn how electricity powers their world and how to build, test, and troubleshoot electronic creations. Returning engineers level up with sensors, motors, and interactivity that make their projects spark to life.
Tech & STEAM
Our youngest creators return to build, code, and imagine in the signature Tech & STEAM series—Tech Explorers, Tech Crafters, and Stories & STEAM. Kids mix art, science, and engineering through screen-free, hands-on activities designed for growth. Each session adds new puzzles, design challenges, and reasons to ask, “what if?”
PROGRAM DETAILS
Age
| CAMPS | Jun 8-12 | Jun 15-19 | Jun 22-26 | Jun 29-Jul 3 | Jul 6-10 | Jul 13-17 | Jul 20-24 | Jul 27-31 | Aug 3-7 | Aug 10-14 | Aug 17-21 | Aug 24-28 |
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 Junior Design SquadCambridge · 1st Graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||||
 Robot ExplorersCambridge · 1st Graders | $895 Register | $695 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||
 Stories and STEAM ExplorersCambridge · 1st Graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||||
 Design Squad CraftersCambridge · 2nd – 3rd graders | $695 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | |||||||||
 Planes, Drones and Rockets: Gr. 2-3Cambridge · 2nd – 3rd graders | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | |||||||
 Tech CraftersCambridge · 2nd – 3rd graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | |||||||
 BattleBot CraftersCambridge · 2nd – 3rd graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||||||
 App Inventor with AI and Data: Gr. 4-6Cambridge · 4th – 6th graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||||||||||
 Electricity EngineersCambridge · 4th – 6th graders | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | |||||||
 Battlebot EngineersCambridge · 4th – 6th graders | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | ||||||
Planes, Drones and Rockets: Gr. 4-6Cambridge · 4th – 6th graders | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | |||||||||
 Design Squad MakersCambridge · 4th – 6th graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | ||||||
App Inventor with AI and Data: Gr. 6-9Cambridge · 6th – 9th graders | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | $895 Register | |||||||
 Battlebot Inventors with VEX IQCambridge · 6th – 9th graders | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register | $995 Register |
We make learning robotics, AI, and tech fun for kids.
Inspiring Young Innovators at the Heart of the World’s AI & Robotics Hub:
- Programs for rising 1st-9th graders
- Hands-on STEM education in a traditional camp environment
- Daily outdoor activities and team building
- Free early drop-off and extended day options
- Expert instructors and low student-to-teacher ratios
- Take-home projects and real tech experience
Add-on Options And Amenities
Fresh Lunch Program:
- Nutritious, balanced meals delivered daily
- From a local partners
- Dietary restrictions accommodated
Early Drop-off:
Free
- Available at all locations
- Supervised indoor activities provided
- No extra registration required
Extended Day:
$55/day
- Extended Day until 5:30 PM (optional)
- Supervised activities until 5:30 PM
- Snacks allowed (please label for allergies)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the daily schedule like?
A typical day might look something like this. Please note that this is a sample schedule and times may shift, extend, or adapt based on the needs of the specific program and group.
- 9:00: Drop Off
- 9:30: Morning Meeting
- 10:00 STEM Block*
- 10:30 Snack
- 10:45 STEM Block*
- 11:30 Outdoor Time
- 12:30 Lunch
- 1:00 STEM Block*
- 3:00 Afternoon Meeting
- 3:30 Pack Up for Pick Up
- *STEM blocks contain content specific to the camp your child is enrolled in.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio?
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires that we maintain a ratio of at least 1:10 Teachers to Students. The Robo Hub aims to exceed this minimum in order to provide more individualized support to each camper.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
We know plans can change, and we try to make things as flexible as possible while keeping camp running smoothly for everyone. Here’s how it works:
For Summer Camp:
- Before 2/1/2026 → Full refund or full credit.
- 2/1/2026 to 4/30/2026 → Camp credit only (no refund).
- 5/1/2026 and after → No refund or credit, but you can switch to another session, if available.
- Email requests to info@therobohub.com
For Vacation Camps:
- Cancel 30 days before your camp starts → Full refund or full credit.
- Cancel within 30 days → No refund or credit, but we’ll do our best to move you to another session if space allows.
All cancellations must be sent in writing to info@therobohub.com.
Are the camps suitable for beginners?
Yes! We design our camp curriculum to be suitable for both beginners of any age, and more advanced, experienced campers looking for a challenge.
What is the registration deadline?
We close registration the Thursday before the start date of each program. However, if additional paperwork or accommodations are required, we ask that those are submitted with registration at least a week before your child’s program begins.
How will I receive updates about the camp?
We’ll be in touch with you throughout the week with updates from your child’s group. We’ll also reach out to you directly with any urgent needs or updates about your child at camp, and we’ll send out a weekly survey at the end of the week to help improve our programs over the course of the summer. If there’s anything else you need, reach out to your Camp Director directly, or email info@therobohub.com, and a member of our team will direct your inquiry to the right person!
David Rand
Such an awesome place! My 9yo did summer camp here on building BattleBots and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Highly recommend
Unlock Your Child’s Potential Today!
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