Camp Program
Ready, Set, Roll! Sphero Robotics Camp
Engineering Challenges
Block Coding
Robotics
Sphero Mini
1/2 Day Camp
Price $69
Ages 9 - 13
Overview
Build an obstacle course and send a rolling robot on a mission! In Ready, Set, Roll! Sphero Robotics Camp, campers will work in pairs to explore Sphero Mini, a small programmable robot ball. Sphero confirms that Mini can be programmed through Sphero Edu, giving kids a way to see their coding instructions turn into real movement.
Campers will start with driving practice and guided beginner block coding, then design obstacle courses for their robots to navigate. They’ll explore how direction, speed, and timing affect a robot’s route. Predicting what will happen, testing a program, and adjusting it after a missed turn give campers hands-on practice with sequencing, cause and effect, and problem-solving.
Working with a partner adds teamwork and creative decision-making to every challenge. Campers will share ideas, take turns, and refine their courses and code as they discover what works. The afternoon offers a playful introduction to robotics with support to help beginners build confidence. No coding or robotics experience is required, and laptops and Sphero Mini robots are provided for use during camp.
Key Concepts
Sphero Mini driving and robot control
Beginner block coding and instruction sequences
Direction, speed, and movement timing
Obstacle-course design and route planning
Testing programs and observing robot behavior
Troubleshooting and adjusting a robot’s route
Soft Skills
Teamwork through shared robot challenges
Communication and explaining design ideas
Creative thinking during course building
Persistence when a route needs adjusting
Taking turns and sharing responsibilities
Outcomes
Practice driving a Sphero Mini robot with a partner
Create beginner block-code programs that control their robot’s movement
Design an obstacle course with routes for their robot
Explore how direction, speed, and timing affect navigation
Test programs and adjust instructions based on observed results
Work together to share ideas, solve problems, and take turns

Camp Overview
Price
$69
Experience Needed
No coding or robotics experience required
Length
1/2 Day Camp
Signup By
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Time
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Starts On
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Ends On
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Location
Coder's Clubhouse - Edina, MN






















