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Sugar Land Robotics& Arduino Academy

Sugar Land, TX · Grades 6–9

Kids build real robots.And take them home.

Small, hands-on Arduino and robotics camps taught by Maahir Shah. Max 10 students per camp, a new build every day, and a demo for parents at the end.

Nov 23–25. Morning beginner camp + afternoon advanced camp. Take one or both.

Not sure yet? Book a free 30-min call

Built at camp: a camera that tracks with AI. pan 90° · tilt 90° · searching…

Vision Robotics camp

Thanksgiving break camps

Two camps, same three days

Pick the morning beginner camp, the afternoon advanced camp, or both. Spots update live.

Morning campBeginner

Arduino Basics

Grades 6–9 · no experience needed

Wire it, code it, play with it.

Dates
Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25
Time
10 AM – 1 PM
  1. Day 1LEDs, buttons, and a reaction-time game
  2. Day 2Distance sensor and servos, then a sweeping radar
  3. Day 3Team mini project and a demo for parents

$175

+ Arduino kit (buy from me or Amazon)

6 spots open

Afternoon campAdvanced

Vision Robotics

Grades 6–9 · open to everyone

Build a robot camera that tracks a ball on its own.

Dates
Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25
Time
2 PM – 5 PM
  1. Day 1Arduino, servos, and 3D design in Tinkercad
  2. Day 2Computer vision with OpenCV and YOLO AI
  3. Day 3Put it all together and demo for parents

$199

+ Arduino kit (buy from me or Amazon)

6 spots open

Want both? One is mornings and one is afternoons, so your child can do both. Select both on the form and check out once. One kit covers both.

Register for both

Bring a Windows or Mac laptop.

Chromebooks and iPads will not work because they can't run the Arduino and Python software we use. School-issued laptops often block installs, so check before camp.

How it works

Sign up in about 3 minutes

  1. 01

    Pick a camp

    Choose one camp or both. Add an Arduino kit if you need one.

  2. 02

    Pay securely by card

    Checkout is handled by Stripe. Apple Pay and Google Pay work too.

  3. 03

    Get your confirmation

    Email with the schedule, address, and a before-camp checklist.

  4. 04

    Build and demo

    Three days of building, then a demo for parents on Day 3.

Weekly classes · grades 6–9

9 weeks, hybrid

Two weeks online, then one week in person in Sugar Land, three times through. A new take-home build every week. $30 per class, billed $90 before weeks 1, 4 and 7. Pick Fridays or Saturdays.

9 weeks · hybridGrades 6–9

Fridays

5:45 – 7:15 PM

Fridays · start date coming soon

$30 per class

Billed $90 before weeks 1, 4 and 7

6 spots open

9 weeks · hybridGrades 6–9

Saturdays

10 – 11:30 AM

Saturdays · start date coming soon

$30 per class

Billed $90 before weeks 1, 4 and 7

6 spots open

Hybrid blueprint · weeks 01 → 09

The 9-week roadmap

Cycle: 2 online + 1 in person · drawn by Maahir

  1. WEEK 01ONLINE

    Kickoff, Blink + Button

    TAKE HOME Morse code name blinker

    WEEK 02ONLINE

    Potentiometer + Reaction Game

    TAKE HOME Adjustable nightlight

    WEEK 03IN PERSON

    Servo + Joystick Control

    TAKE HOME Joystick-aimed pointer

    BLOCK 1

    Foundations

    Code basics online, then servos and joysticks together in person.

    $90 DUE BEFORE WEEK 01

  2. WEEK 04ONLINE

    Ultrasonic Distance

    TAKE HOME Back-up alarm with stages

    WEEK 05ONLINE

    LCD + DHT11 Weather Station

    TAKE HOME Live temp + humidity display

    WEEK 06IN PERSON

    Motors Lab: Stepper + Radar

    TAKE HOME “Get Spinning” stepper project

    BLOCK 2

    Sensors + Motion

    Sensors at home, then motors hands-on where wiring help is easy.

    $90 DUE BEFORE WEEK 04

  3. WEEK 07ONLINE

    Sound Sensor: Clap Control

    TAKE HOME Clap changes RGB color

    WEEK 08ONLINE

    IR Remote Control

    TAKE HOME Remote-controlled LEDs

    WEEK 09IN PERSON

    Remote Mashup + Showcase

    TAKE HOME Take it all home

    BLOCK 3

    Control

    Clap and remote inputs, then drive a motor by remote with a class vote.

    $90 DUE BEFORE WEEK 07

  • FOUNDATIONS
  • SENSORS
  • MOTION
  • CONTROL

ONLINE: 60 MIN · IN PERSON: 90 MIN · SUGAR LAND

Your instructor

Hi, I'm Maahir.

I'm a high school student in Sugar Land, and I run this program because I love watching a kid's face when their first robot actually moves. I've taught more than 250 students, competed at the FTC World Championship, and been recognized by Sugar Land's current and former mayors for my STEM work.

My classes are small and project-based. Every student builds real projects with real hardware, and they keep the hardware they build with so they can keep going at home.

Bring a friend, you both save $25

Every registered family gets a referral code. Your friend gets $25 off, and you get a $25 credit for your next class. Have a code from a friend? Enter it when you register.

Questions

Parents usually ask

Does my child need any experience?

No. Arduino Basics is built for complete beginners. Vision Robotics is more advanced, but it's open to everyone and I help every student get it working.

What laptop does my child need?

A Windows or Mac laptop with its charger. Chromebooks and iPads will not work because they can't install the Arduino and Python software. School laptops often block installs, so please test before camp.

Can my child take both Thanksgiving camps?

Yes! Arduino Basics is in the morning and Vision Robotics is in the afternoon on the same days. Pick both on the registration form and pay once.

What's the Arduino kit and do I have to buy it from you?

Every student needs an Arduino starter kit, and it's theirs to keep. You can add one from me for $30 when you register (I hand it out on Day 1), or buy your own on Amazon before camp, which usually costs a bit more. One kit covers both camps.

How do the weekly classes work?

There are two sections: Fridays 5:45–7:15 PM and Saturdays 10–11:30 AM. Each runs 9 weeks: two weeks online, then one in person in Sugar Land, three times through. Online classes are 60 minutes and in-person classes are 90 minutes. It's $30 per class, paid $90 at a time: the first $90 when you register, then the same card is charged $90 automatically before week 4 and week 7. No reminders needed.

Where is the camp?

In Sugar Land, TX. For privacy, the exact address is sent to registered families only, in the confirmation email and on your family page.

What if the camp is full?

Each camp is capped at 10 students so everyone gets real help. When it fills up, join the waitlist on the camp page and I'll reach out right away if a spot opens.

How does the $25 referral deal work?

After you register, you get your own referral code. When a friend registers with it, they get $25 off, and you get a $25 credit code by email for your next registration.

Not sure yet? Let's talk.

Book a free 30-minute call and I'll walk you through exactly what your child will do, and help you pick the right program.

Book a free call

Getting ready for camp? See the before-camp checklist.

Contact

Questions? Ask me.

Send a message and I'll get back to you, usually within a day.

Sugar Land, TX. Address sent after registration.

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