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BeginnerGrades 6–9 · No experience needed

Arduino Basics

Wire it, code it, play with it.

Your child learns how real electronics work by building a new gadget every day: blinking LEDs, a reaction-time game, and a sweeping radar. Day 3 ends with a team project and a demo for parents.

A teacher showing students a robot car kit while the class writes Arduino code on laptops
Robot car kit, day one

Day by day

What your child will build

  1. Day 1

    LEDs, buttons, and a reaction-time game

  2. Day 2

    Distance sensor and servos, then a sweeping radar

  3. Day 3

    Team mini project and a demo for parents

Included

What's included

  • 3 days of hands-on instruction (9 hours)
  • Small group, max 10 students
  • All code and project files to keep
  • Parent demo on Day 3

Arduino kit required (yours to keep)

Purchase one from our team for $30 when you register, or purchase your own Arduino starter kit on Amazon before camp (usually a bit more expensive). One kit covers both Thanksgiving camps.

Bring a Windows or Mac laptop.

Chromebooks and iPads will not work because they can't run the Arduino and Python software we use. School-issued laptops often block installs, so check before camp.

Before Day 1 checklist

  • A Windows or Mac laptop with its charger. Chromebooks and iPads will NOT work.
  • Install Arduino IDE 2 (free) from arduino.cc/en/software before Day 1.
  • Make sure you can install software on the laptop (school-issued laptops often block this).
  • If the laptop only has USB-C ports, bring a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
  • Arduino starter kit (purchased from our team, or your own from Amazon).
  • Water bottle and a snack.

Common questions about the Arduino Basics

Who are the Arduino Basics for?

Grades 6–9 · No experience needed. Level: Beginner. A maximum of 10 students, so every child gets real help.

When are the Arduino Basics?

Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25, 10 AM – 1 PM.

How much do the Arduino Basics cost?

$175. An Arduino kit is $30 extra if you purchase it from our team, or you can buy your own.

What will my child build in the Arduino Basics?

Day 1: LEDs, buttons, and a reaction-time game. Day 2: Distance sensor and servos, then a sweeping radar. Day 3: Team mini project and a demo for parents.

Where are the Arduino Basics held?

In Sugar Land, TX. The exact address is sent to registered families after registration.

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