Bethesda ‘UP Robotics’ Camp Brings LEGO Builds, Coding, and Engineering to Kids This Summer

Montgomery County families looking for a hands-on, educational summer experience may want to take a closer look at a UP Robotics – a local robotics camp bringing coding, engineering, and creativity together for kids of all ages.

From LEGO® robot builds and beginner coding to Minecraft automation and competitive robotics training, these camps are designed to meet students where they are, whether they’re just getting started or ready to dive deeper into real-world programming and engineering concepts.

With programs tailored for students from early elementary through high school, the camp focuses on problem-solving, teamwork, and building confidence through interactive challenges and guided instruction.

Even better for our readers: they’re offering an exclusive 10% discount for the Moderately MOCO community off any summer camp or fall tuition!

All camps: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 7801 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Summer Camps

Robot Explorers: Science, Space & Animals

Rising Grades 1–2 | $550 (4-day option $475)
Week 1: Jun 15–18 (and 5 more weeks through August)
LEGO® robot builds, beginner coding, stories, and teamwork. No experience needed.

Robot Explorers: Transportation, Rides & Games

Rising Grades 1–2 | $550
Alternating weeks starting Jun 22 (5 weeks through August)
LEGO® robots inspired by cars, trains, amusement park rides, and games.Tech Pioneers: Intro to Robotics
Rising Grades 3–6 | $595
Alternating weeks starting Jun 22 (5 weeks through August)

Perfect intro to robotics – LEGO® builds, coding, and engineering challenges. No experience required.

Tech Pioneers: Obstacles & Crazy Creations

Rising Grades 3–6 | $595 (4-day option $525)
Week 1: Jun 15–18 (and 5 more weeks through August)
LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime — obstacle courses, open-ended engineering challenges, plan/prototype/test/improve.

Minecraft Coding

Rising Grades 4–7 | $595 (4-day option $525)

Week 1: Jun 15–18 (and 5 more weeks through August)
Real programming through Minecraft — students write code to automate tasks, solve problems, and build interactive features.

Python Coding

Rising Grades 4–7 | $595 (4-day option $525)
Alternating weeks starting Jun 22 (5 weeks through August)
Learn Python, one of the world’s most widely used languages. No prior coding experience needed.

Competitive Robotics Bootcamp

Rising Grades 7–9 | $695
Alternating weeks starting Jun 22 (5 weeks through August)
Intensive competitive engineering using real FIRST Tech Challenge concepts — how competition robots are designed, built, and programmed.

All camps: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 7801 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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