3D Printing & Design *3-day* - Portland SY1
Description
**3-day Winter Break LEGO Robotics Camp**

Explore the entire fabrication process using 3D printing technology in our 3D Printing & Design camp. Campers start the camp by assembling their own 3D printer while learning about the components and functions of the machine. Campers also explore the world of 3D design by using 3D modeling programs such as SketchUp, TinkerCAD, or others (depending on instructor), as well as learning how to optimize these designs for printing. This session will also focus on calibrating the machines; starting and finishing the print; fixing errors; and all the details that make 3D printing both challenging and rewarding. At the end of the session, campers take home their new printer, all the cool things they’ve created, and 3D filament to kickstart their printing journey at home.

For 2025 we're looking at using the Ender 3 V3 KE, but it's early enough where we're still looking at a few other options.

Open to ages 12 to 16, no experience needed.

This camp runs for 3 days, from December 29th-31st. Camp starts at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm each day.

Want to learn more about our camps? Check out our website here: https://usm.maine.edu/stem-outreach/stem-camps/

Camp pricing:

The University of Southern Maine is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, and we do everything in our power to keep our camps affordable for Maine families. At the same time we make an effort to staff with the best mentors for our campers, we do this by employing classroom educators, university faculty/staff, industry experts, and college undergraduate & graduate students.

With that being said, our biggest expense each year is our camp staff wages. As the cost of living, and the cost of wages increase, it directly impacts the cost to run our camps. Please keep this in mind as you’re browsing our selection of camps, and understand that we do everything we can to keep our camps affordable.
Location:
University of Southern Maine - Portland
Dates:
SY 1 - 12/29-12/31
Time:
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages:
Ages 12 - 16
Cost:
$585.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 12/27/2025.
Discounts
Multi-Week Discount
If a camper is enrolled in multiple weeks, or siblings are registered, each week receives a $20 discount.		$20.00