2025–2026 Winter Robotic Bootcamp (5 Days) for 8-18 years old

Join our 5-Day Winter Robotic Bootcamp from Dec 28–31, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026 in Milpitas! Students ages 10–18 will learn to program and operate robots, complete hands-on challenges, and compete in daily robot competitions. No coding experience required. Camp runs 9:30 AM–4:30 PM at 1595 McCarthy Blvd. A fun and inspiring way to build robotics and STEM skills!

Description

2025–2026 Winter Robotic Bootcamp (5 Days) 

This is a collection of day camps around Robot PU curriculum with a clear pedagogical flow:

  • Morning sessions → structured learning: students explore concepts, functions, and technical skills.
  • Afternoon sessions → playful application: students use what they learned in competitive or creative challenges.

This rhythm ensures balance between knowledge acquisition and experiential practice, reinforcing STEM learning through gamified activities.


Curriculum Design Concept

  • Morning Learning Blocks: Focused exploration of Robot PU’s mechanics, sensors, communication, and expressive features. Students gain hands-on familiarity with tools and protocols.
  • Afternoon Application Games: Transform learning into fun competitions—sports, dance, navigation, and hacking challenges. These activities foster teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.
  • Progressive Difficulty: Each day builds on the previous, moving from basic introductions to advanced programming and communication.
  • Gamified Engagement: Afternoon competitions act as “quests,” motivating students to apply skills in playful, story-driven contexts.  


Example of 5-Day Camp Schedule

Day   Morning Program (Learning)Afternoon Program (Competition/Game)
Day 1 Introduction to Robot PU: functions, tricks and basic controls FIFA Robots: soccer match using Robot PU
Day 2Running & Balance: sensors, feedback control, stabilityRobot Olympics: track and field challenges
Day 3Music & Dance: how Robot PU reacts to soundRobot Dance Talent Show: choreographed performances
Day 4Navigation with Sensors: obstacle detection, path planning Robot Maze Competition: timed navigation challenge
Day 5Communication Protocols: programming, signals, and teamworkHacker Game: "Catch Robot PU if you can" coding challenge 

This design ensures that by the end of the camp, students will have:

  • Explored robotics fundamentals (movement, balance, sensors, communication).
  • Experienced creative expression (dance, talent show).
  • Practiced competitive problem-solving (soccer, maze, hacker game).
  • Built confidence in hands-on STEM learning through Robot PU.



About instructor

Dr. Liz Xu

Elizabeth is a public company board member and the CEO of A2C Leadership Group. She has served as two CTO positions of billion-dollar revenue companies: CP Group and BMC Software. She became a C-level executive in 2005 at a public company. She provides coaching in Leadership, Digital Transformation, AI, and cloud. She is also an investor for early-stage companies.

Dr. Elizabeth Xu has taught at Stanford University for 6 years about leadership, and currently is a guest lecturer at Stanford University Teaching Digital Transformation at the Department of Engineering Management Science. She is also the advisor for MIT Innovation Initiatives.

Elizabeth earned an M.S. and B.S. degree from Peking University and a Ph.D. and a Master’s Degrees from University Nevada, and She is a Harvard certified board member and attended the Stanford Executive Program.

Elizabeth received the TOP 50 Diversity Leader in the United States in 2020, the Presidential Award in 2019, the Global Leadership Award in 2018, the WITI Hall of Fame Award in 2017, and Women of Influence in Silicon Valley in 2013. She also received 10+ other prestigious awards. She is a trailblazer, leading a creative and proven path to the top.

Elizabeth lives by the credo of the four “L”s

1. Live to my fullest potential.
2. Love others and enable them to reach their fullest potential.
3. Learn continuously.
4. Leave a legacy.

Matt Zhu

As a Product Developer in Tech, I bring a unique combination of deep technical knowledge and business skills, such as strategic business planning and analysis, budget management and vendor negotiation. My extensive experience in analog, mixed-signal, and RF IC design has equipped me with the skills to develop, test, and launch cutting-edge semiconductor products that meet high industry standards.

In my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, managed strategic projects, and driven innovation in various roles. My approach is characterized by a commitment to excellence, adaptability, and a focus on delivering tangible results. I excel in environments that require both strategic thinking and technical expertise, and I am adept at collaborating with diverse teams to achieve common goals.