Join our Sumo Robot Competition Camp to learn more about Robot battling in a Sumo style match, where robots try to push each other out of a ring. Participants will learn more about gear ratios and various LEGO building techniques to make their robot invincible in the Sumo ring!
| Suitable for Ages | 9 to 16 years old |
| Location | Rochester Mall, Kallang Wave Mall, SAFRA Tampines |
| Max Class Size | 5 students / instructor |
| Workshop Duration | 5 days x 2 hours |
| Course Fees | $550 or payable using our course package. |
| Course Prerequisites | No prior experience is needed in Robotics or Coding. Suitable for New / Existing Students. |
Students who sign up for this camp can also participate in the IDE Sumobot Competition which will be held on 2nd July (Secondary school category) and 3rd July (Primary school category). An additional registration fee of $80 will be required for students who want to register for the IDE Sumo Competition.
No prior experience is required! We will cover the basics of LEGO Robot building for new students during the first lesson.
Learning Outcomes
5 sessions x 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:
Introduction to LEGO Robot Building
Understanding Gear Ratios
How to build a strong robot with low centre of gravity
Different types of Sumo robot build
Programming a Sumo robot with basic and advanced algorithms
Competition Participation:
🏆Students can register for the IDE Sumobot Competition (additional $80 registration fee required)
Materials Provided (for use during camp and competition):
🖥️ Laptop
🤖 LEGO Robotics Kit
Holiday Camp Schedule
Check out real time class vacancies and book class sessions on our Parent Portal!
| Workshop | Workshop Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Sumo Robot Competition Camp (Kallang Wave Mall) | 15 to 19 June 2026 (Mon-Fri) > 10am to 12pm |
| Sumo Robot Competition Camp (SAFRA Tampines) | 22 to 26 June 2026 (Mon-Fri) > 3pm to 5pm |
| Sumo Robot Competition Camp (Rochester Mall) | 22 to 26 June 2026 (Mon-Fri) > 10am to 12pm |
FAQs
Can my child participate in this camp but not take part in the IDE Competition?
Yes, participation in the competition is optional.
What is the format of the competition? Does my child participate individually or in teams?
The IDE Sumobot competition is played in a round robin format in the preliminary stage and in a knock out format in the group stage. For more information, you may check out the competition manual here.
Students may participate individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
Can my child bring home the robot after the competition?
Unfortunately no, equipment such as robots and laptops are only provided for use during the camp and the competition.
Will prizes and certificates be given for the competition?
All participants will receive a certificate of participation. The top 10 teams will also receive award certificates. The top 3 teams will receive trophy and medals.
