Programs & Outreach
Building a comprehensive STEM pipeline and fostering innovation in the Mainline area
Parent Organization
Keystone STEM & AI Alliance
Blast Robotics operates under the Keystone STEM & AI Alliance. Explore their site to discover additional programs, resources, and ways to support our broader STEM community.
🚀 2026 Blast Camp — June Session
A 5-day immersive robotics experience fostering innovation and STEM passion in young students
August 2026 session coming soon — check back for dates!
Camp Overview
2026 Camp Impact
💰 Pricing & Registration
Payments handled by Keystone STEM Alliance Inc. (EIN 39-3589749). Note: Payment is not tax-deductible as it is for a service received.
🎒 What to Bring
- Laptop (required) - Backup devices available if needed
- Lunch money - Campers bring their own money and choose where to go with their counselor
- Water bottle - Stay hydrated!
✨ What We Provide:
- • Snacks (chips, candy, juice)
- • VEX IQ robot kits
- • 3D printing materials
- • All building supplies
- • Camp T-shirt
- • Certificate of completion
📅 Daily Activities
- • Counselor check-in, arrivals, introductions & safety review
- • Name Flair Game (creative name tags) & picking STEM activity groups
- • Design + CAD session — take home 3D prints!
- • Intro to VEX IQ Kits — planning bots and starting drivetrain build
- • Guest speaker session
- • Bottle Rockets / Bubbles activity
- • Safety reminder & day overview
- • Hexabug activity
- • Continue Design + CAD and/or talk with the team
- • Start building mechanisms (claws, parks, etc.) and tuning
- • Outdoor activity block (Hot Seat, Silent Pass, Mad Libs)
- • Spaghetti Bridge challenge
- • Bing Bang Business Plan — pitch a business idea to the counselors
- • Scratch and Python demo & seminar
- • Start tuning the bots
- • Popsicle Catapult build
- • Egg Drop Challenge
- • Continue tuning the bots
- • Team Logo/Name Challenge
- • Snap Circuits / Station / AI Lab
- • Start testing and programming bots
- • Counselor Challenge
- • Continue testing and programming
- • Prep for the competition
- • Practice matches
- • Qualifiers 1-3
- • Alliance selections
- • Finals (FT2)
- • Awards ceremony
Safety is Our #1 Priority
Supervision & Staffing:
- ✓ Minimum 4 student counselors from FRC Team 10989
- ✓ Minimum 1 adult supervisor at all times
- ✓ All counselors are passionate, trained team members
- ✓ Parents welcome to stay during camp
Safety Certifications:
- ✓ All staff CPR & First Aid certified (American Red Cross)
- ✓ Background checks for all supervising adults
- ✓ FIRST organization registration verified
- ✓ Daily safety briefings and procedures review
Supporting Our Growth
As a student-led non-profit, we rely on community support and fundraising to achieve our goals
STEM Tutoring
After-school tutoring program offering weekly sessions in math, science, and introductory robotics for students of all levels.
Robot Demos
Interactive demonstrations at community centers and libraries featuring Q&A sessions and hands-on mini-build activities.
Workshop Tours
Guided tours of our 15 Waterloo Avenue facility for potential sponsors, schools, and families to see our operations firsthand.
Community Events
Seasonal fundraisers including car washes, bake sales, and restaurant give-back nights partnering with local eateries.
Get Involved
Whether you're a student, parent, or community partner, there are many ways to support our mission
