Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making.
When: 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Description: Students will learn how to take accurate measurements using digital calipers in both the imperial and metric systems. They will also practice reading blueprints and using coordinate systems to understand how precise measurements guide manufacturing and design processes.
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making.
When: 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Thursdsay, May 14, 2026
Description: Students will learn how to measure precisely using dial calipers, read and interpret blueprints, and write basic G-code for CNC machines. These foundational manufacturing skills will help them understand how digital designs are transformed into physical products
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making.
When: 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Description: Students will build autonomous cars that can detect objects and steer away to avoid collisions using sensors and microcontrollers.Students will explore real-world applications of robotics, sensing, and autonomous navigation.
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making.
When: 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Description: Students will build smart cars using micro:bits and various sensors, then collaborate to create a model smart city. Their city will feature interactive elements like traffic lights and streetlights that automatically turn on when it gets dark, introducing concepts in automation, sensor technology, and smart infrastructure.
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 5th-8th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
June 8th-12th, 2026
Where: Westmoreland County Community College, Advanced Technology Center (1001 Technology Drive, Door 24, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666)
Description: In this week long free summer camp, campers will become game designers, builders, and inventors as they create mini board games, build arcade-style games, and upcycle materials into new creations. They’ll sketch ideas, prototype, test with others, and refine their games like real developers.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 3rd-6th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
June 15th-19th, 2026
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
Description: A construction site–themed STEM summer camp immerses students in hands-on engineering challenges inspired by real-world building and design. Campers become junior engineers as they survey the site, plan structures, test materials, operate simple machines, and solve construction problems through teamwork and creativity. Through building, testing, and improving their designs, students learn how STEM skills turn ideas into strong, safe, and functional structures.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
July 6th-10th, 2026
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
Description: A coding and engineering summer camp where students dive into hands-on projects using micro:bits, Arduinos, and VEX robotics. Campers learn to code, build, and test their different creations while exploring sensors, motors, and real-world problem solving.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 2nd-5th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 12:00PM
July 13th-17th, 2026
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
Description: An Olympics-themed STEM summer camp invites students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting, hands-on challenges inspired by Olympic sports. Campers work in teams to design, test, and improve projects using real engineering and problem-solving skills. Through friendly competition and creativity, students experience how STEM concepts power athletic performance and innovation—just like in the Olympics.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 5th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
July 20th-24th, 2026
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
Description: Empower your creativity at a girls-only summer camp where crafting, art, and manufacturing come together in exciting hands-on projects. Campers will personalize their own creations by soldering, metal bending, and 3D printing.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Who: 5th-8th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, and hands-on projects.
When: Each day is from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
July 27th-31st, 2026
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
Description: Students become creators—imagining, designing, and building unique projects. Through guided exploration, they experiment with materials, tools, and techniques that mirror real-world manufacturing processes while expressing their own artistic vision. Each project encourages innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration, empowering students to think like both artists and makers as they bring their designs to life.
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
Join BotsIQ for its 4th Annual Girls Exploring Tech Day. The event includes hands-on activities for girls in 4th-6th grade.
Event details:
Friday, May 1, 2026
9:30AM – 12:30PM | Lunch Provided
Westmoreland County Community College Advanced Technology Center
1001 Technology Drive, Door 24, Mt. Pleasant, PA
Tentative Schedule:
9:30AM – 10:00AM – Registration
10:00AM – Event Kickoff & Welcome
10:15AM – 11:00AM – Breakout Session #1
11:15AM – 12:00PM – Breakout Session #2
12:00PM – 12:30PM – Lunch (provided by BotsIQ)
12:30PM – Dismissal – Drive safely!
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-school-registrations-2025-26.
Join BotsIQ and the Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA for an Open House to learn more about our Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing.
Tuesday, April 28th from 10:00AM – 7:00PM
BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S. Jackson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
The event includes:
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/apprenticeship-open-house to RSVP!
Friday, April 10, 2026 & Saturday, April 11, 2026
PennWest California
SAVE THE DATE! BotsIQ will be hosting its 21st annual Finals Competition for all teams!
Location: PennWest California’s Convocation Center (250 University Ave, California, PA 15419)
Day 1 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Teams Arrive – 7:30AM – 9:00AM – Team Registration, Safety Inspections
Opening Ceremony – 9:05AM
Bouts Begin – 9:45AM
Lunch – 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Day 1 Concludes – 5:00PM
Day 2 – Saturday, April 11, 2026
Teams Arrive – 7:30AM – 9:00AM – Team Registration, Safety Inspections
Opening Remarks – 8:45AM
Bouts Begin – 9:15AM
Lunch – 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Award Ceremony – 5:15PM
Friday, April 10, 2026 & Saturday, April 11, 2026
PennWest California
SAVE THE DATE! BotsIQ will be hosting its 21st annual Finals Competition for all teams!
Location: PennWest California’s Convocation Center (250 University Ave, California, PA 15419)
Day 1 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Teams Arrive – 7:30AM – 9:00AM – Team Registration, Safety Inspections
Opening Ceremony – 9:05AM
Bouts Begin – 9:45AM
Lunch – 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Day 1 Concludes – 5:00PM
Day 2 – Saturday, April 11, 2026
Teams Arrive – 7:30AM – 9:00AM – Team Registration, Safety Inspections
Opening Remarks – 8:45AM
Bouts Begin – 9:15AM
Lunch – 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Award Ceremony – 5:15PM
Who: 6th-9th Grade youth with an interest in robotics, engineering, hands-on projects and making.
Two-Session Programs!
When: Each session is from 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Description: In this two-session workshop, students will design and build their own board games using CAD software, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Session 1 on April 7th: Students will create custom game boards and pieces,combining creativity with hands-on tech skills.
Session 2 on April 21st: Students will create custom packaging, a unique logo, and rules to complete their fully personalized game.
Where: BotsIQ Training & Education Center (100 S Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202)
For more information, contact Suzanne Gloekler ([email protected]) or Oula Abdul Ghani ([email protected]).
Registration is required. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/conklin/botsiq-programs-2025-26
