Summer Camps Onsite 2025 (Cupertino site)
Referral discount $35 Off
VRC Foundation & Fusion 360 Camp
Age group: 10+
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
1 Week Morning half day (VRC) $600
1 Week Afternoon half day (Fusion 360) $350
1 Week Full day $910
Extended care $20 per day
Lunch $10 per day
VRC Foundation(Moring): Students will dive into VRC coding, competition templates, and sensor applications. They will build a base robot to practice coding skills and learn essential techniques such as drivetrain control, vision sensor integration, and pneumatic applications to prepare for VEX Robotics competitions.
Fusion 360(Afternoon): This course introduces students to Autodesk Fusion 360, a 3D modeling software used for designing and prototyping VRC robots. They will learn to create detailed CAD models, optimize robot structures, and develop the technical skills necessary for competitive robotics.
VRC Competition Prep Camp (2 weeks per session)
Age group: 11-16
Time: 1:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
6/2 - 6/13, 6/16-6/27, 6/30 - 7/11, 7/14 - 7/25,7/28 - 8/8, 8/11 - 8/22
2 Week half day $1600
Extended care $20 per day
Enter the exciting world of VEX Robotics Competitions, where students will design, build, and program their own competitive robots. This camp focuses on advanced robot construction, coding strategies, and game analysis to prepare students for real VRC tournaments. Through hands-on training, students will fine-tune their robot designs, develop autonomous programming skills, and refine their teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Perfect for students who want to take their robotics skills to the next level and experience the thrill of competitive engineering!
VEX IQ Competition Prep Camp (2 weeks per session)
Age group: 9-14
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
6/2 - 6/13, 6/16-6/27, 6/30 - 7/11, 7/14 - 7/25,7/28 - 8/8, 8/11 - 8/22
2 Week full day $1500
Extended care $20 per day
Step into the world of VEX IQ robotics competitions, where students will build and program their own robots while mastering key engineering and coding concepts. They will explore robot mechanisms, integrate sensors, and develop autonomous programming skills to tackle real competition challenges. Through hands-on practice matches and strategic planning, students will enhance their problem-solving abilities and teamwork, preparing them for success in future competitions.
Ideal for young innovators who love to build, code, and compete in a dynamic, interactive environment!
VEX IQ Foundation & 3D Printing Camp
Age group: 8-13
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
1 Week Morning Half day (VEX IQ) $380
1 Week Afternoon Half day (3D Printing) $350
1 Week Full day $690
Extended care $20 per day
Lunch $10 per day
VEX IQ Foundation(Moring): In the VEX IQ Foundation camp, students will learn the fundamentals of robotics by building and coding robots using motors, gears, and sensors. They will work in teams to complete hands-on challenges that develop their problem-solving and collaboration skills.
3D Printing & Industrial Design camp(Afternoon): In this camp students will explore the process of digital modeling and bring their creations to life using 3D printing technology. They will design, modify, and print their own projects while learning about real-world applications in engineering and manufacturing.
Perfect for young creators who love to build, code, and innovate!
Drone Program Camp
Age group: 10+
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
1 Week full day $660
Single full day $140
Extended care $20 per day
Lunch $10 per day
Take flight with drone technology as students explore hands-on piloting, coding, and automation. They will work with drones equipped with 7 advanced sensors, mastering both manual remote control and programmed autonomous flight. Through pilot training and coding challenges, students will develop essential flight skills, navigate obstacles, and execute complex maneuvers safely and precisely.
Perfect for young innovators who want to code, fly, and explore the future of drone technology!
Vex Go & LEGO Camp
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
1 Week full day $660
Single full day $140
Extended care $20 per day
Lunch $10 per day
Dive into the exciting world of robotics with hands-on experiences in LEGO Robotics, VEX Robotics, and collaborative project-based learning. Perfect for budding engineers and tech enthusiasts, our camp blends creativity, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology to inspire the innovators of tomorrow. Join us and build your skills while creating amazing robotic solutions!
Half day Lego Robotics and half day Vex Robotics
Lego robotics (more information)
Vex robotics (more information)
Combat Robotics
Age group: 10+
Time: 9:30-4:30, extended care 4:30-6:00
Weekly, Monday - Friday (June - August)
1 Week full day $900
Single full day $190
Extended care $20 per day
Lunch $10 per day
Enter the thrilling world of Robotic Combat in Ustar Robotics’ Bot Battle program! This comprehensive course in Structural Design, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering challenges students to design, build, and battle their own combat robots using polycarbonate armor and VEX VRC components. Under expert guidance of a former Prototype Engineer and veteran BattleBots contestant, students will develop hands-on skills while engineering classic battle-tested weapon archetypes, from lifters and grabbers to hammers and high-speed spinners.
Throughout the course, students will:
🔩 Master structural design & fabrication – Learn to use measuring tools like rulers and calipers, plus shop tools like drill presses and abrasive saws to manufacture battle-ready robots.
⚙️ Engineer real combat robot weapon systems – Design and build the full range of high impact kinetic demolition.
🏆 Compete in intense bot battles – Put their designs to the test in head-to-head combat, refining their engineering through real-world testing and iteration.
Join us at Ustar Robotics and build the toughest bot on the battlefield!
Onsite Teachers
Dr. Liao
Robotics Teacher
• 9 years teaching robotics, developing curriculum for various institutions.
• 4 years leading VEX teams, including referee and translator roles at World Championships.
• Expert in VEX rules, strategies, and providing guidance in design, programming, and teamwork.
Mr.Caleb
Robotics Teacher
Meet Caleb, an enthusiastic and skilled coach at our robotics lab school, dedicated to teaching and inspiring young minds. With a communication B.A. and a master’s degree in urban planning. He is also pursuing a second master in computer science, Caleb brings a unique mix of technical and communication skills to the classroom. He specializes in Python programming, graphic GIS, and robotics, while also training VEX teams in driving and teamwork. Caleb’s passion for teaching and his ability to engage and excite students make him an exceptional mentor in the world of robotics education.
Mr. Michael
Robotic Teacher
Mr. Alec
Robotics Teacher
Alec’s background ranges from Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Prototyping, to Technical Instruction and Curriculum Design. He has created car-sized Combat Robots for Comedy Central’s “BattleBots”, fabricated gear for Discovery Channel’s “Prototype This”, and designed test equipment for the Sunpower Corporation and Panasonic. In 2007 Alec changed gears (pun intended), and has since focused entirely on Early Technical Education.
Mr. Nathaniel
Robotics Teacher
Nathaniel Esquivel is a STEM educator with years of experience teaching mechanical engineering and software engineering to younger students. He uses VEX and LEGO to coach both competitive and recreational robotics teams. Nathaniel continues his passion in college at Mechanical engineery and hopes to use his degree to educate the minds of future engineers.
1340 S De Anza Blvd suite 104, 102 San Jose, CA 95129
1 (408) 352-5488
Onsite: onsite@loveustar.com
