2026 Magikid STEM and Tech Summer Camps
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Learn robotics building, programming, 3D modeling, and AI while having a blast this summer at Magikid Summer Camps! From May 25 to August 14, Magikid Highland Park in North Dallas offers 1-week camps for students aged 4-14, providing a fun and engaging environment to tackle challenges, unleash creativity, and collaborate with teammates. Ages 4-9 will enjoy a mix of robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and movie-making, all tied to exciting weekly themes. Ages 9-14 will dive deeper into and master focused subjects like VEX IQ and Humanoid Robotics, Drone, Coding with Minecraft and Roblox, 3D Modeling & Printing, and Unity Game Development, tailored to various skill levels.
NBC DFW describes us as "a beacon of educational excellence in the Park Cities/North Dallas area" and commends us for "shaping the next generation of tech leaders." Here’s why: 1) 3-4 projects per day, not just one per week; 2) award-winning curriculum that helps students win major robotics competitions nationwide; 3) small class sizes (6:1 student-to-instructor ratio) for personalized attention; and 4) no-repeat projects—we track progress to keep learning fresh, evolving skills with advanced topics. Grab your spots now!
STEM SUMMER CAMP THEME (Ages 4–9)
Week 1 (May 25–May 29): Robo Soccer World Cup
Students explore the excitement of the 2026 World Cup through soccer-themed STEM projects. Campers build robots that can kick and score, program soccer games, design 3D trophies and souvenirs, and participate in friendly robotics competitions that emphasize teamwork and creativity.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 2 (June 1–June 5): Superhero Rescue Adventures
Students become heroes through rescue-themed STEM challenges. Activities include building superhero robots, simulating fire rescues and helicopter missions, and designing custom superhero emblems using 3D modeling tools.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 3 (June 8–June 12): Ocean Robot Adventures
Students dive into ocean exploration through STEM. Campers build underwater species models, code marine science experiments, and design sea-inspired 3D creations while learning how technology supports ocean research and conservation.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 4 (June 15–June 19): Minecraft Build & Code Adventures
Students bring Minecraft to life through robotics, coding, and 3D design. Campers build Minecraft-inspired robots, code interactive games, and create 3D characters and tools from the Minecraft universe.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 5 (June 22–June 26): Storyworld Explorations
Students explore storyworlds inspired by favorite characters—from Pokémon and Zootopia to Toy Story and beyond. Campers build themed robots, create imaginative 3D models, and program games and stories while developing real engineering and coding skills.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 6 (June 29–July 3): Animal Robotics Safari
Students travel through a robotic safari exploring land animals from dinosaurs to pandas. Activities include building animal-inspired robots, coding movement behaviors, and designing 3D animal models.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 7 (July 6–July 10): Solar Explorer
Students explore the solar system, space, and future technologies through hands-on projects using robotics, coding, and 3D modeling, while learning how energy powers our world.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 8 (July 13–July 17): Interstellar Missions
Students journey into space engineering by building rocket launchers, programming rover robots, creating return-to-Earth games, and designing space probes using 3D tools.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch..
Prerequisites: None
Week 9 (July 20–July 24): Aqua Engineering & Robotics
Students explore underwater technology through hands-on engineering projects such as robotic submarines, underwater cameras, and sensor-based hazard detection systems.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 10 (July 27–July 31): Future Innovations Camp
Students imagine the cities and homes of the future. Projects include building security robots, designing smart appliances, coding interactive home-tour games, and creating 3D smart devices.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 11 (August 3–August 7): Cars, Vehicles & Robotics
Perfect for kids who love vehicles, this camp includes building robotic cars, designing futuristic hover bikes, and programming autonomous driving games.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
Week 12 (August 10–August 14): Humanoid Robotics Junior Camp (HPISD Only)
Students explore how humanoid robots impact daily life by building healthcare robots, navigating hospital mazes, and experimenting with robot hands and robot dogs.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot building with OLLO and LEGO Robotics, robot programming with Dash using the Blockly app, AI text and image generation, 3D modeling with 3D Slash and Tinkercad, and foundational coding with Scratch Jr and Scratch.
Prerequisites: None
TECH SUMMER CAMP THEME (Ages 9–14)
Week 1 (May 25–May 29): Robotics Foundations Workshop (with VEX IQ)
Students learn the fundamentals of VEX IQ robotics, including robot building, block-based coding, sensors, and teamwork strategies. This workshop builds a strong engineering foundation and is a prerequisite for joining the Magikid Robotics Competition Team.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: VEX IQ robotics, VEXcode, sensors, mechanical design, teamwork.
Prerequisites: None
Week 2 (June 1–June 5): Robotics Intermediate Workshop (with VEX IQ)
Students strengthen their VEX IQ skills through more complex builds, advanced robot design, programming logic, and structured problem-solving challenges.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: VEX IQ robotics, VEXcode, design iteration, logic refinement, teamwork.
Prerequisites: Previous robotics experience preferred (VEX IQ recommended)
Week 3 (June 8–June 12): Robotics Advanced Challenge (with VEX IQ)
Students tackle advanced VEX IQ challenges involving autonomous coding, strategic robot design, and competition-style problem solving.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: VEX IQ robotics, VEXcode, advanced design, autonomous logic, teamwork.
Prerequisites: Previous robotics experience preferred (VEX IQ recommended)
Week 4 (June 15–June 19): Block-Based Coding with Minecraft (Beginner)
Students learn block-based coding fundamentals using Minecraft Education Edition while developing logic, sequencing, and computational thinking skills.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: Microsoft MakeCode (Blocks mode), algorithmic thinking, logic sequencing.
Prerequisites: None
Week 5 (June 22–June 26): Python Coding with Minecraft (Intermediate)
Students learn Python coding concepts inside a Minecraft environment by building interactive worlds, automations, and custom behaviors.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: Microsoft MakeCode (Python mode), variables, loops, conditionals.
Prerequisites: Experience with block-based coding
Week 6 (June 29–July 3): Digital Art, 3D Design, and Printing
Discover the exciting world of 3D modeling and printing! Students will learn foundational design skills, create digital projects, and bring them to life with 3D printers
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: Tinkercad, Blender, spatial reasoning, digital fabrication.
Prerequisites: None
Week 7 (July 6–July 10): Drone and Robotics Camp
Students learn drone fundamentals, robotics engineering, and programming concepts through hands-on challenges emphasizing flight mechanics and control systems.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: drone flight and coding, VEX IQ robotics, and mechanical design.
Prerequisites: None
Week 8 (July 13–July 17): NASA Space Apps Challenge
Students learn how the NASA Space Apps Challenge works while completing space-themed robotics, coding, and 3D engineering projects inspired by real NASA problem statements.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot build via VEX IQ robotics, coding via Scratch, 3D model via Tinkercad, problem solving, and communications.
Prerequisites: None
Week 9 (July 20–July 24): AI & Robotics Ultimate Innovation Camp
Students take on advanced engineering challenges including complex VEX IQ projects, AI robot dog programming, and bionic robot hand coding.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: robot build via VEX IQ robotics, robot coding via Arduino, Python, AI concepts, systems integration.
Prerequisites: Previous robotics experience preferred (VEX IQ and block based coding recommended)
Week 10 (July 27–July 31): Coding with Roblox – Game Creators
Students design and code interactive games using Roblox Studio while learning real programming logic and game mechanics.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: Roblox Studio, Lua-based scripting, game logic.
Prerequisites: Experience with block-based coding
Week 11 (August 3–August 7): Game Development with Unity
Students learn professional game development concepts using Unity, including logic, asset integration, and introductory scripting.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: Unity Editor, C# scripting, game design fundamentals.
Prerequisites: Experience with block-based coding
Week 12 (August 10–August 14): Humanoid Robotics Pioneer Camp
Students explore advanced humanoid robotics projects focusing on mechanical systems, advanced coding, and real-world applications such as healthcare and automation.
Technologies Used & Skills Developed: VEX IQ robotics, Arduino, Python, and mechanical systems.
Prerequisites: Experience with block-based coding
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