Week 1: July 8-12, 2024

For youth interested in robotics and engineering, this hands-on, skill-building program offers a fun and supportive environment. Youth are guided through designing, building and programming LEGO robots. They work in teams, learning the value of collaboration and communication as they overcome challenges and solve problems. Participants have the opportunity to put robots to the test in a thrilling competition that showcases ingenuity, technical expertise and teamwork. 

Dive into the exciting field of comics and its unique history! This program will provide hands-on instruction with various components and terminology of comics creation. Youth will explore different formats and methods of comics, such as comic strips, zines, and much more.

Youth learn team building, storytelling, probability, research, improvisation, critical analysis, and are challenged to flex their creativity in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Youth are taught strategies in how to play this wildly popular and complex tabletop roleplaying game. The possibilities are infinite as campers figure out how to work with (and around) the rules and gain confidence as they take on the role of a wizard, paladin, warrior or almost anything they can imagine.

Participants will select either beginner or advanced levels of play when registering:
Beginner: For campers who are completely new or somewhat familiar with Dungeons & Dragons.
Advanced: For campers who have played numerous times and have intermediate to advanced knowledge of the game's rules, function, and setup.

Interesting in learning more about engineering and connecting it to real-world challenges?  Campers learn about the engineering design process and how different engineering disciplines come together to solve problems and improve processes. 

ManufactuRIT introduces youth to machining and manufacturing concepts through a week of engaging activities. Using a benchtop CNC router and accompanying design software, campers work in small teams to complete projects, as well as develop interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Camp culminates with a final project, where students use everything they have learned to participate in a group competition. This program is funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Interested in developing your skills as a gamer or looking to strengthen your skills in the world of Esports? From beginner to advanced play, there is a place for everyone at RIT's summer Esports experience. These programs combine in- and out-of-game activity that develop each camper's in-game performance, while providing strategies, resources and connections to help youth reach their full potential. The program is designed with the key core values of teamwork and collaboration in mind. Play side-by-side with teammates. Learn to prepare, communicate, and grow from competitive experiences, and develop leadership skills. 

The Summer Math Applications in Science with Hands-On (SMASH) provides youth with a unique week-long summer opportunity introducing them to the connections between math and science, increasing their self-efficacy in math, and their belief they can do math. At SMASH, math is hands-on. It is done in the lab, it is done collaboratively in the classroom, it is done by mathematicians and scientists, and it is done to help the community. SMASH is a grant-funded camp, partnered with RIT's College of Science with support from Camp Tiger.  While open to all eligible participants regardless of race or gender, female-identifying students and gender-minority students are encouraged to register.
*Please Note: This camp ends at 4 PM.

Students will be paired with a dancer of Rochester City Ballet to learn “How to build a ballet”! Five days of learning the elements of a ballet: music, choreography, costumes, and storytelling. Campers will pick a theme, learn how to teach choreography, incorporate music, and showcase their creation at the conclusion of the week to friends and family. The week will encourage campers to be creative and use their imagination to enjoy the experience of creating their own ballet.