Independent schools often can’t give robotics-obsessed students enough time, mentoring, or resources. Camp Asimov fixes that: a focused, mentor-heavy build lab where students learn to lead their own projects, master tools, and level up for LA’s most competitive robotics programs.
Led by technologist & educator Ronit Kumar — bringing experience as Robotics Program Head at Brentwood School and Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences.
A single, immersive summer experience that covers everything your child needs to excel in competitive robotics programs.
Founded and led by LA robotics coach Ronit Kumar — builder of programs at Brentwood School (grew from 10 → 50 students) and founding member of the school’s BCIL; now coaching at Crossroads School. We pair competition-tested engineering with hands-on mentoring and design-driven build culture.
Mechanical design, CAD, control systems, sensors, and competition-ready builds.
3D printing, laser cutting, prototyping rigs, safe soldering, and tool certification.
Demo Day with story, aesthetics, and presentation.
Safety-first engineering practices: tool training, PPE, and supervised builds.
We operate a youth-safety program that meets California requirements for youth-serving organizations. All staff and regular volunteers complete DOJ Live Scan background checks and mandated reporter training. Students progress through tool certifications, wear PPE, and work in staff-supervised zones with machine-specific SOPs (laser cutter, 3D printers, soldering, CNC). We train lithium-ion battery handling for robotics power systems and maintain on-site emergency supplies.
Camp runs Mon–Fri, 9:00–3:30 at our Los Angeles location (final site announced after enrollment). Early drop 8:30 and late pickup until 4:00 are available.
No prior robotics required. We group by age and experience and start with tool/coding foundations before advancing to competitive build work.
Closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, no dangling jewelry, a labeled water bottle, and lunch. We supply all tools, materials, and safety gear.
Tell us on the registration form. Students may carry epi-pens/inhalers; staff are briefed and we maintain a posted response plan. We discourage food sharing.
We target a 1:8 Teacher : Student ratio, with additional mentors during machine time.
Phones stay away during build and lecture blocks; brief check-ins at lunch or transitions are okay.
Media is opt-in at registration. If you opt out, we’ll mark the roster and avoid capturing your student in photos or video.
We maintain a positive, inclusive environment. Unsafe behavior, harassment, or repeated disruption may result in removal to protect the group (prorated refunds at the director’s discretion).
Full refund (minus processing) up to 30 days pre-start; 50% from 14–29 days; credits within 14 days. You can transfer to a later session if space allows.
Limited need-based scholarships and sibling discounts may be available — email us at hello@campasimov.com.
We fuse hard engineering with narrative design—students build capable robots and craft the story around them. It’s STEAM with purpose: logic, ethics, and imagination.
Yes. Every student completes tool training, PPE checks, and staff-guided build steps before independent work.
We’re builders first. If you want specifics on tools, safety, or curriculum fit, ask away.