Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp
An introductory robotics camp for young children to build and program robots.
▌ Editor's read The Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-8, focusing on STEM education through robotics. The camp is offered by the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp description on the activecommunities.com website details activities such as building and programming robots, and learning about gears, motors, and sensors. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio is not listed, the camp is part of a larger municipal program. There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation or specific background check policies for staff on the provided activity page. Social media handles for Plano Parks and Recreation were found on Instagram (@planoparksandrec) and Facebook (@PlanoParksAndRec), indicating an active online presence for the department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - Noon
- Address: Various Plano Recreation Centers
- Phone: 972-941-7250
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp
- What ages does Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp accept?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp is open to children ages 6–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp cost?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp's hours?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp runs 9:00 AM - Noon. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp provide lunch?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp compare to other stem camps in Plano?
- Plano Parks and Recreation B3 Early Robotics Camp is one of 7 stem camps in Plano that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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