Bring Robotics to Life with Orbit Odyssey

KY FIRST Robotics partners with organizations across the state to deliver hands-on XRP Robotics Camps built around the Orbit Odyssey curriculum, designed for students in grades 6–10. These camps introduce robotics, programming, and engineering through engaging, game-based challenges.

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Explore the Curriculum
Want a closer look at what students will experience? View the full Orbit Odyssey Camp Guide.

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What This Looks Like

Students build and program robots while exploring:

• Programming (block-based and Python)

• Sensors and automation

• Engineering design and problem-solving

• Autonomous and driver-controlled robotics

• Teamwork and collaboration

This is an accessible entry point into robotics—and a pathway into FIRST programs like FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Host a Camp

We partner with schools, colleges, museums, libraries, and community organizations across Kentucky to bring these experiences to students.

We provide:

• XRP robotics kits and materials at no cost

• Curriculum and facilitator guides

• Training and ongoing support from XRP specialists

• Opportunities to connect students with local FTC and FRC teams to show what’s next

 

Host sites provide computers and local coordination. Interested in becoming a host site?

 

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Current Camps

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Need Help with XRP?

 

Our XRP specialists are available to support educators and partners across Kentucky.

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Funding Support

This program is supported in part by funding from the NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium.