Guides campers from a pile of parts to a robot that moves, grips and wins the mini challenge.
Signature buildRolling bot challengeMeet the mentorswho make it click
Five specialists in robotics, code and electronics guide every camper, so each build gets expert help and every question gets a friendly answer.
- 5Specialist mentors
- 4Skill tracks
- 1:6Small groups
- AMAlex MorganRobotics Lead
- MBMaya BrooksAI & Vision
- DMDavid MillerIoT & Firmware
- ECEmily CarterElectronics & PCB
- EPEthan ParkerWeb Robotics
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Mentor profiles
Real specialists,friendly teachers
Every mentor leads small groups of six, so each child gets real attention, clear explanations and plenty of hands-on build time.
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Signature buildRolling bot challenge
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Teaches robots to see colours, faces and obstacles using friendly Python and camera projects.
Signature buildThe robot that sees -
Helps campers wire up sensors and connect gadgets online, from smart plant pots to door alarms.
Signature buildSmart maker station -
Makes electronics safe and exciting, from a first blinking LED to a circuit board kids design.
Signature buildCustom circuit badge -
Shows campers how to steer a real robot from a web page and read live data on a dashboard.
Signature buildBrowser-driven rover
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How mentors teach
Our mentors help kids watch, try and learn.Then they build real projects and share them.
With patient guidance and time to experiment, every camper can turn a first idea into something they are proud to show.
- Small groups1:6
One mentor for every six campers, so nobody waits long for help.
- Specialists5
Robotics, AI, IoT, electronics and web experts leading the lab.
- Skill tracks4
Robotics, coding, electronics and smart gadgets to explore.
- Every weekDemo day
Campers show their builds to friends, family and mentors.
Skills matrix
Who teacheswhat at camp
Every mentor has a home track, plus skills they share across the lab. Pick a column to see who leads it.
| Robotics | Coding | Electronics | AI & Vision | IoT | Web | |
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| Alex MorganRobotics Lead | Lead mentor | Skilled | Skilled | Supports | Supports | Not part of this track |
| Maya BrooksAI & Vision | Supports | Lead mentor | Not part of this track | Lead mentor | Supports | Skilled |
| David MillerIoT & Firmware | Skilled | Skilled | Lead mentor | Supports | Lead mentor | Supports |
| Emily CarterElectronics & PCB | Skilled | Supports | Lead mentor | Not part of this track | Skilled | Not part of this track |
| Ethan ParkerWeb Robotics | Supports | Lead mentor | Supports | Supports | Skilled | Lead mentor |
Mentor promise
The anatomy of a great mentor
Six things every ByteBuddies mentor brings to the lab, from the first hello to demo day.
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Sharp eyes
Spots a loose wire or a stuck learner early and steps in kindly.
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Open ears
Every question is welcome, and answers build on what kids know.
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Steady hands
Demos first, then steps back so the camper does the building.
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Big heart
Celebrates wobbly first tries and keeps confidence high.
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Safe foundations
Safety-trained mentors, child-safe tools and groups of six.
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Always moving
Weekly progress notes keep parents posted until demo day.
Parent voices
Parents notice the difference
My daughter came home explaining how her robot arm grips things. She had never been this excited about school-style learning.
Maya never made coding feel scary. Every question got a patient answer, and my son now builds little games on his own.
The weekly progress notes told me exactly what my child built and learned, so our dinner talks finally had real stories.
Small groups made all the difference. Ethan knew my child by name on day one and cheered every wobbly first try.
Mentor match
Find the mentor whofits your child
Tell us what your child loves most and we will introduce the mentor who will cheer them on all summer.
What does your child love?
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Your best match
Alex Morgan
Robotics Lead
Builds robot arms and rolling bots with kids, turning wobbly first tries into working machines.
Match score96%