Camp Asimov | Robotics Engineering Summer Program

Students design, build, and program their own robot using industry-standard engineering tools in a small-cohort summer program.

Two summer sessions • 16 students per cohort • Santa Monica

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3 Weeks

Program length

Jun 8–26 • Jul 6–24

Dates

10-15

Age range

16 Students

Per cohort

1:8

Teacher-to-student

Santa Monica

Location

What Students Actually Build

Students design, build, and program their own robot while learning CAD (3D design software), electronics, wiring, and how the robot's moving parts and code work together - including designing and 3D printing custom robot parts.

Students of all experience levels are welcome. On day one, students are assessed and instruction is adjusted so beginners are supported and experienced students are challenged.

Is This Program Right for Your Student?

A Great Fit If Your Student...

- enjoys building and problem solving
- wants stronger CAD, wiring, and programming skills
- wants to contribute more to robotics teams
- is ready for a serious introduction to robotics engineering

Probably Not the Right Fit If Your Student...

- wants a casual summer camp
- prefers game-based coding
- is not interested in building and troubleshooting robots
- is looking for Lego-style robotics activities

What Students Leave With

CAD portfolio

Fusion 360 design files and documented revisions that show real design decisions.

Java programming fundamentals

Robot control logic, sensor integration, and repeatable testing patterns used in team robotics.

Competition-grade hardware experience

Structured mechanical assembly, robust wiring practices, and reliable subsystem integration.

Custom robot parts and fabrication

Supervised process from CAD concept to 3D-printed and installed robot components.

Testing and iteration discipline

Students learn to diagnose failures, improve performance, and retest with purpose.

Final demonstration and presentation

Students present their build choices, testing results, and technical progress clearly.

Meet the Instructor

Ronit Kumar is an educator, technologist, and veteran robotics mentor who founded Brentwood School's robotics program and now coaches competitive robotics teams at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences.

Ronit holds an engineering degree and has spent more than a decade mentoring students in mechanical design, CAD, wiring, programming, and competitive robotics.

Camp Asimov is intentionally designed so each student takes real responsibility for designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting their own robot.

Testimonials

Families choose Camp Asimov for measurable growth, not just activity time. These testimonials show what students carry forward: stronger problem-solving, more confidence building and troubleshooting robots, and skills that transfer to advanced classes, competitions, and STEM pathways.

Zach W.

Former robotics student of Ronit Kumar

“The skills and lessons I learned in robotics have stayed with me throughout my education and professional career. Robotics is a unique discipline that blends creativity, problem solving, programming, physics, and engineering, and it taught me to think critically about how abstract code interacts with the physical world. Beyond the technical skills, Ronit helped build a resilient mindset where challenges are seen as puzzles to solve rather than obstacles. He is a great mentor who makes a complex process both engaging and accessible for every student.”

University of Michigan

Software Engineer

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