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STEM Summer Camps in Richmond, VA : Robotics, Coding, and AI Programs for Teens

RITS is a collaborative organization, working alongside VCU, IEEE, and industry partners to introduce curious teenagers to engineering paths.

Join us for a week of exploration, experiments, and engineering. 

1-WEEK CAMP

VCU College of Engineering

Monday to Friday 
July 15th to July 19th 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$350 includes lunch and snacks

VCU College of Engineering

RITS is a summer institute to immerse teenagers into the world of innovation and technology Our week-long program is designed for teenagers interested in STEM careers, and introduces students to robotics, 3D printing, electronics, and AI. Join us at VCU’s College of Engineering for an unforgettable journey into the future of technology.

Students can be excited to: 

  • Work in a team to build a robot and compete in our camp tournament 

  • Create plastic structures using 3D printers

  • Animate moveable part using electronics and code

  • Participate in guest panels from industry experts about innovation happening in  

9AM 

1-Hour

Students Arrive

Students arrive at VCU College of Engineering for a start-of-day meeting with all staff

9:30 AM 

1-Hour

Intro to Mechanical Systems

Students learn from PhD lecturers about the fundamentals of mechanics

10:30 AM 

1-Hour

3D Printing Workshop

Students experiment on 3D printers by bringing CAD designs to life

12PM

1-Hour

Lunch

Students enjoy hot catered lunch as a group, served in the building center

1PM 

1-Hour

Guest Speaker

Students hear from industry leaders about cutting edge innovations across Virginia

2PM

1-Hour

Intro to Robotics

Students become familiar with the XRP Robotics kit, and its functionalities

3:30PM

1-Hour

Case Exercise

Participate in a team to solve the planned robotics case and test trial

5PM 

1-Hour

Student Pick Up

Students are picked up from the VCU College of Engineering

Full Day
Camp

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