VEX IQ Robotics — Leap Coderz Summer Camp 2026

🤖 VEX IQ ROBOTICS · SUMMER 2026

VEX IQ ROBOTICS

Get ahead of the 2026 VEX IQ season this summer! Students build, program, and compete — mastering both Driver Control and full Autonomous modes using the brand-new season challenge.

2026VEX Season

BotFull Build

DriverControl Skills

AutoAutonomous

SkillsCompetition Ready

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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Why VEX IQ This Summer?

The VEX IQ season is launched in mid-May. Summer camp is the perfect opportunity for interested students to get a head start — completing their robot build and mastering both Driver Control skills and Autonomous programming well before the fall season begins.

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SEASON HEAD START

VEX IQ season launches mid-May. Start working on the new season challenge and complete your bot months ahead of competition teams who wait until fall.

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DRIVER CONTROL MASTERY

Practice and refine Driver Control skills extensively. Develop muscle memory, strategic driving patterns, and efficient game-piece handling techniques.

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AUTONOMOUS PROGRAMMING

Design and code full Autonomous routines. Learn sensor integration, movement precision, and reliable autonomous strategies that score consistently.

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COMPLETE ROBOT BUILD

Students build a complete competition-ready robot from scratch. Learn mechanical design, drivetrain configuration, game mechanism construction, and assembly best practices.

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VEXcode IQ PROGRAMMING

Program using VEXcode IQ with both Block and Python modes. Understand control loops, sensor calibration, and modular code organization for reliable performance.

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ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK

Maintain a competition-standard engineering notebook throughout the camp. Document design decisions, testing iterations, and autonomous routines for judges.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Weekly Progression

Each week builds on the previous. Students who attend multiple weeks leave significantly more prepared for the fall VEX IQ competitive season.

WEEK 1

Foundation & Build

Introduction to 2026 VEX IQ Season challenge
Robot design principles and drivetrain choices
Complete base robot construction
VEXcode IQ orientation and first programs
Basic Driver Control setup and testing

WEEK 2

Game Mechanisms

Season-specific game mechanism design
Intake, scoring, and storage systems
Driver Control optimization and tuning
Introduction to autonomous programming
Sensor integration (distance, color, gyro)

WEEK 3

Autonomous Development

Full autonomous routine design
Path planning and movement precision
Sensor-based feedback control
Autonomous Skills routine construction
Testing, debugging, and reliability improvements

WEEK 4+

Competition Prep

Robot iteration and optimization
Driver Skills practice runs
Full match simulation sessions
Alliance strategy and teamwork
Engineering notebook finalization

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

What Students Work With

All VEX IQ equipment is provided. Students work with the same professional-grade hardware used in official VEX competitions worldwide.

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VEX IQ SUPER KIT

Full VEX IQ Super Kit with all structural and mechanical components needed to build a complete competition robot including specialty game elements.

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VEX IQ BRAIN

Latest generation VEX IQ Brain with full sensor port support, wireless connectivity, and VEXcode IQ programming environment.

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VEXcode IQ SOFTWARE

VEXcode IQ with Block and Python modes. Students learn both interfaces progressing from visual block programming to text-based Python code.

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FULL GAME FIELD

Full 6×8 ft VEX IQ game field set up with all 2026 season game elements for authentic practice and skills runs.

Ready to Win the Season?

Enroll in VEX IQ Robotics this summer and arrive at fall competitions months ahead of the competition.

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