zed JAMAICA ROBOTICS CAMP 2025
Zed Jamaica in partnership with Zebra Robotics, proudly present the 2nd Annual Robotics Summer Camp — an educational gateway to integrating robotics into school curricula across Jamaica and potentially the wider Caribbean.
Following the successful inaugural camp, where over 100 students and educators were certified in robotics, we are excited to build on that momentum and continue fostering innovation, critical thinking, and STEM education in the region.
See introductory video of the programme via Nationwide:
Participating schools:
· Hillel Academy
· Jamaica College
· St. Hildas High School
· Bishop Gibson High School for Girls
More schools to come
***Please note that students don’t have to attend any of these schools to register for the program, first come first served.***
About the program
· Return students are welcome for advanced training
· Students who participate in the program will receive a STEM certificate
· Students must have one laptop (Windows 11 OS, Min 8 GB RAM) for each student throughout the four-week session during class.
· Additional Laptop specifications will be given to the student and School in advance, including hardware and software requirements.
· Class participation, in groups and individually, homework, and text/exams are necessary and, therefore, are compulsory.
· In addition to the proven curriculum and coaches, students will use the Zebra Robotics Learning Management System to access the curriculum and challenges. Management will have access to the challenges completed and grades along the way to demonstrate progress to stakeholders including parents and school administrators.
Curriculum:
Programme for new Robotics Students, Level 1: Text Robotics & Navigation 2.0
Students will use Python to programme Spike robots, enabling more sophisticated movement and simple decision-making. In addition, this course digs into Spike components and core concepts like gear ratios, preparing students for possible competition.
Grades: 6+
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in robotics programming.
Common Python terms
Time-based movement
Rotation for degree-based movement
Passive push attachment
Passive pull attachments
Variables
Loops (For & While)
CODING:
Minecraft Adventures
In Minecraft Adventures, students learn fundamental coding concepts using Minecraft Education Edition. With its incorporation of MakeCode, this coding platform offers a dynamic and educational gaming environment for children. MakeCode is a user-friendly coding platform that allows players to engage in programming activities directly within the game. This unique feature empowers students to learn coding concepts seamlessly while exploring the vast and interactive Minecraft world. This camp extends over multiple weeks, and students can attend one or more weeks.
Grades: 6+
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in Minecraft programming.
variables
conditional statements,
control statements - loops.
Programme for returning Robotics Students, Level 2: Sensor-Based Navigation 2.0
This course delves deeper into the intricacies of autonomous robots. Students will expand their programming skills with MicroPython to create more complex algorithms for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion. This course is essential to prepare for robotics competitions.
Grades: 6+
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in robotics programming.
Writing custom functions
Passive trigger attachments
Storing power on passive attachments
Force sensor
Intro to gears
Writing state machines
Motorized arm attachments
Distance sensor
Gyro sensor turning
Colour sensor stop
Colour sensor line follow
CODING:
Minecraft Adventures
In Minecraft Adventures, students learn fundamental coding concepts using Minecraft Education Edition. With its incorporation of MakeCode, this coding platform offers a dynamic and educational gaming environment for children. MakeCode is a user-friendly coding platform that allows players to engage in programming activities directly within the game. This unique feature empowers students to learn coding concepts seamlessly while exploring the vast and interactive Minecraft world. This camp extends over multiple weeks, and students can attend one or more weeks.
Grades: 6+
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in Minecraft programming
variables
conditional statements,
control statements - loops.
Programme for Preparatory and Primary Schools Robotics: Grades 4-6:
Level 1: Robotics Fundamentals 2.0
In this course, students are introduced to the basic principles of building robots, exploring concepts such as robot anatomy, mobility commands, control statements, and basic navigation. They will construct a rover bot using either LEGO’s SPIKE Prime and experiment with displays and personalization, laying a solid foundation for future exploration.
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in robotics programming.
Movement Control: Understanding time-based, measured, and rotational motion
Steering: Exploring arc turns, pivot turns, and spin turns
Mechanics: Investigating friction types and the importance of perpendicular connections
Interactive Programming: Using sound and light blocks to enhance engagement
Problem-Solving: Developing debugging skills and applying pseudocode for structured programming
CODING:
Minecraft Adventures, introductory
In Minecraft Adventures, students learn fundamental coding concepts using Minecraft Education Edition. With its incorporation of MakeCode, this coding platform offers a dynamic and educational gaming environment for children. MakeCode is a user-friendly coding platform that allows players to engage in programming activities directly within the game. This unique feature empowers students to learn coding concepts seamlessly while exploring the vast and interactive Minecraft world. This camp extends over multiple weeks, and students can attend one or more weeks.
Grades: 4-6
Key Concepts/ Learning Outcome: Understand the following concepts and learn to use them in Minecraft programming
variables
conditional statements,
control statements - loops.
Cost: $39,000
Payment plans available
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For Corporate Sponsors:
Sponsoring a student
Sponsoring students at a school (Minimum requirement of 24 students)
Sponsoring equipment for school that is in need of equipment- Package of three robots, 12 electronic student kits, a table top and mat and a building material.
Contact us for more information: Tel: (876)-880-3301/499-3157/365-5074 or email: info@zedtechnologiesja.com
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