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NOTE: USM/Maine Robotics is moving all of our accounts and registration to a new company starting in January of 2023. Check back here for the new registration link, anticipated in the first 1/2 of January 2023.
March 1st, 2022 Update:
Maine Robotics Summer Camp information regarding Vaccinations and Masking
As you are all aware, the state of the COVID pandemic changes almost daily. While the daily numbers continue to drop we just wanted to let you know that we are staying as up to date as our USM rules can allow us to be.
AT THE MOMENT, USM still requires all participants in our programs to be masked, but that is likely to change by this summer as CDC, State, and USM policies change to reflect the state of the pandemic. We will follow whatever the USM policy is at the time camps are running.
AT THE MOMENT, USM has not ruled on whether summer day campers will be required to be vaccinated. At the moment they are strongly encouraged but not required to be vaccinated and up to date. Again, we will be following whatever requirements are in place at the time the camps are running. Here is the current wording we have to pass along:
"For the shared safety of the community, the University of Maine System already requires vaccine-eligible members of its in-person community to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and in many cases “Up to Date” with their vaccinations, or to obtain a university religious or medical exemption. The university also requires testing for Covid-19 in many circumstances. How these requirements will be applied to campers or other program participants in summer 2022 is still being finalized. Those who plan to participate in a university summer program are strongly encouraged to become fully vaccinated and to remain “Up to Date” to be in the best position to meet any potential requirements. The university’s various summer programs will update registrants as to any requirements when those details are available."
There are allowances for exemptions, but those also come with the requirement for weekly testing (at the moment). Please also note that unvaccinated individuals who have a close exposure to COVID must isolate, which means not being in camp. Vaccinated individuals who have a close contact can still attend camp.
With 4 months still to go before the start of the camp season, we anticipate that a lot will still change. But that is where we are at the moment.
Maine Robotics Summer Camp information regarding Vaccinations and Masking
As you are all aware, the state of the COVID pandemic changes almost daily. While the daily numbers continue to drop we just wanted to let you know that we are staying as up to date as our USM rules can allow us to be.
AT THE MOMENT, USM still requires all participants in our programs to be masked, but that is likely to change by this summer as CDC, State, and USM policies change to reflect the state of the pandemic. We will follow whatever the USM policy is at the time camps are running.
AT THE MOMENT, USM has not ruled on whether summer day campers will be required to be vaccinated. At the moment they are strongly encouraged but not required to be vaccinated and up to date. Again, we will be following whatever requirements are in place at the time the camps are running. Here is the current wording we have to pass along:
"For the shared safety of the community, the University of Maine System already requires vaccine-eligible members of its in-person community to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and in many cases “Up to Date” with their vaccinations, or to obtain a university religious or medical exemption. The university also requires testing for Covid-19 in many circumstances. How these requirements will be applied to campers or other program participants in summer 2022 is still being finalized. Those who plan to participate in a university summer program are strongly encouraged to become fully vaccinated and to remain “Up to Date” to be in the best position to meet any potential requirements. The university’s various summer programs will update registrants as to any requirements when those details are available."
There are allowances for exemptions, but those also come with the requirement for weekly testing (at the moment). Please also note that unvaccinated individuals who have a close exposure to COVID must isolate, which means not being in camp. Vaccinated individuals who have a close contact can still attend camp.
With 4 months still to go before the start of the camp season, we anticipate that a lot will still change. But that is where we are at the moment.
February 18th, 2022 Update:
Join Maine Robotics for online Summer Camp Information Sessions!
Find out more about our any of our dozens of camps running around the state (Augusta, Bangor, Berwick, Brunswick, Camden, Ellsworth, Farmington, Gorham, and Portland). Pass this email on to family and friends too!
These are simply question and answer sessions and will be led by Thomas Bickford, Director of STEM Outreach and Maine Robotics.
To register, follow this link:
https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofuyopj0oE9cKhKhp8Kjizuh1pabNiuDa
Join Maine Robotics for online Summer Camp Information Sessions!
Find out more about our any of our dozens of camps running around the state (Augusta, Bangor, Berwick, Brunswick, Camden, Ellsworth, Farmington, Gorham, and Portland). Pass this email on to family and friends too!
- Feb 23rd at 4:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM
- March 2nd at 4:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM
- March 9th at 4:00 PM
These are simply question and answer sessions and will be led by Thomas Bickford, Director of STEM Outreach and Maine Robotics.
To register, follow this link:
https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofuyopj0oE9cKhKhp8Kjizuh1pabNiuDa
December 27th, 2021 Update:
Several New Programs announced for the summer of 2022!
We're excited about bringing our 21st year of summer camp programs to Maine this summer. Not only has Maine Robotics moved it's office to the University of Southern Maine as we continue the transition, but we're offering some new and exciting programs.
Here are our great offerings:
We should be at the following locations this summer:
And as always, there is no charge to switch to a different camp (unless there is a price differential) so if a different camp comes online in January (or even February) then just let us know and we can do a transfer.
Several New Programs announced for the summer of 2022!
We're excited about bringing our 21st year of summer camp programs to Maine this summer. Not only has Maine Robotics moved it's office to the University of Southern Maine as we continue the transition, but we're offering some new and exciting programs.
Here are our great offerings:
- LEGO Robotics program (21th year)
- Build Your Own Computer Camp program (9th year)
- Programming in Minecraft camp (8th year)
- 3D Design and Printing Camps (7th year)
- The SeaPerch underwater ROV camp (2nd year) and
- The CubeSat camp (2nd year)
- Algae Camp (2nd year)
- Fun with Languages Camp (1st year)
We should be at the following locations this summer:
- Augusta
- Lewiston/Auburn
- Bangor
- Camden
- Ellsworth
- Farmington
- Gorham
- Portland
- Waterville
And as always, there is no charge to switch to a different camp (unless there is a price differential) so if a different camp comes online in January (or even February) then just let us know and we can do a transfer.
What makes Maine Robotics Camps Special?
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The biggest reason is our camp leaders. Each summer, we have teachers working to run our program around Maine, and you can watch this very short video to hear more about them:
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2021 Maine Robotics Summer Camp Season
-Maine Robotics is pleased to bring our FUN and EDUCATIONAL summer programs to the state for the 19th year! We've got camps lined up in communities all over the state of Maine!
You can get information about seeking out scholarships on the "Scholarships" button above.
Most of our camp specific information is now found on our online registration site, so go there for up-to-date locations and dates.
And of course if you have any question, give us a call at 207-735-3748 or email to: bickford@mainerobotics.org.
You can get information about seeking out scholarships on the "Scholarships" button above.
Most of our camp specific information is now found on our online registration site, so go there for up-to-date locations and dates.
And of course if you have any question, give us a call at 207-735-3748 or email to: bickford@mainerobotics.org.