Robotics camps set for summer

Youths from Whitman County are invited to register for the upcoming 4H Summer Robotics Camps. The first camp is scheduled for June 26-28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Public Service Building at 310 N Main Street, Colfax.

This camp is for youth ages 8-12 and will be limited to 12 participants. The registration fee of $20 covers use of robotics kits, camp materials and snacks. To register, contact the WSU Whitman County Extension office at 509-397-6290 or go to https://extension.wsu.edu/whitman/event/4-h-robotics-camp-colfax/.

The SciBorg Sprout Camp will be July 10-12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Umpqua Bank in Pullman. This camp is for youth ages 8-12 and will be limited to 12 participants. The registration fee of $30 covers use of robotics kits, camp materials and snacks. Register by emailing sciborgs4061@gmail.com.

While participating in the camps, youth will have the opportunity to build and operate Lego Mindstorm EV3 robots, learn about programming EV3 or NXT operating systems, navigate team robotic challenges, and explore the field of engineering. The registration deadline is 4 p.m. on the Friday before each camp.

The camps are sponsored by WSU Whitman County Extension and the 4H Palouse Area Robotics Team. For more information, call the WSU Whitman County Extension office at (509) 397-6290.