XRP Robotics Camps
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.
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:
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Programming (block-based and Python)
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Sensors and automation
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Engineering design and problem-solving
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Autonomous and driver-controlled robotics
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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.
XRP robotics kits and materials
at no cost
Training and ongoing support from XRP specialists
Curriculum and facilitator guides
Host a Camp
We partner with schools, colleges, museums, libraries, and community organizations across Kentucky to bring these experiences to students while providing:
Host sites provide computers and local coordination. Interested in becoming a host site?
Opportunities to connect with local FRC and FTC teams
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Current Camps
Challenger Learning Center of KY
Hazard, KY
Dates TBD
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NKU Center for Integrative & Natural Science & Mathematics
Highland Heights, KY
Dates TBD
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Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
May 26-29
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Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, KY
Dates TBD
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Living Arts & Science Center
Western High School - Louisville
Village School of Louisville
Louisville, KY
June 1st-5th
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University of Louisville - Speed School STEM+ Hub
Louisville, KY
Dates TBD
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Georgetown College
Kentucky Science Center
Challenger Learning Center of Paducah
Paducah, KY
TBD
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Murray 4-H
Murray, KY
Dates TBD
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Need Help with XRP?
Our XRP specialists are available to support educators and partners across Kentucky.
Funding Support
This program is supported in part by funding from the NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium.