Camp Instructor Schedule — Summer 2026
Illinois MakerLab | BIF 3030
P1 — 3D Printing Instructor
P2 — Robotics & AI Instructor
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Dates | AM (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | PM (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | May 25–30 | Both instructors — training, printer setup, robotics kit testing, dry runs | |
| 1 | Jun 1–5 | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing | P2: Adventures in 3D Modeling (cross-training) |
| 2 | Jun 8–12 | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing | P2: Build Your Own Robot Arm |
| 3 | Jun 15–19 | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing | P2: Generative AI + 3D Printing |
| 4 | Jun 22–26 | P1: Build Your Own Robot Arm (cross-trained) | P2: AI Robotics with Reachy Mini |
| — | Jun 29 – Jul 3 | No camps — lab operations, maintenance, mid-summer prep | |
| 5 | Jul 6–10 | P1: Adventures in 3D Modeling | P2: AI Robotics with Reachy Mini |
| 6 | Jul 13–17 | P2: Build Your Own Robot Arm | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing |
| 7 | Jul 20–24 | P2: Generative AI + 3D Printing | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing |
| 8 | Jul 27–31 | P2: AI Robotics with Reachy Mini | P1: Minecraft + 3D Printing |
Instructor Summary
P1 — 3D Printing Instructor
Primary camps:
- Minecraft + 3D Printing (6 sessions)
- Adventures in 3D Modeling (1 session — Jul 6–10 AM)
Cross-training:
- Build Your Own Robot Arm (1 session — Jun 22–26 AM)
Total camp sessions led: 8
Non-camp hours: Printer maintenance, client orders, camp prep, robotics training (early weeks)
Fall continuation: 5–7 hrs/week as MakerLab Guru
P2 — Robotics & AI Instructor
Primary camps:
- Build Your Own Robot Arm (2 sessions)
- AI Robotics with Reachy Mini (3 sessions)
- Generative AI + 3D Printing (2 sessions)
Cross-training:
- Adventures in 3D Modeling (1 session — Jun 1–5 PM)
Total camp sessions led: 8
Non-camp hours: Robotics kit prep, printer support, client orders, lab operations
Cross-Training Plan
| When | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Jun 1–5) | P2 leads Adventures in 3D Modeling PM | P2 learns 3D printing camp flow; both P1 camps can't be covered by one person |
| Weeks 1–3 | P1 reviews robotics curriculum, kits, and materials during non-camp hours | Preparation for leading Robot Arm in Week 4 |
| Week 4 (Jun 22–26) | P1 leads Build Your Own Robot Arm AM | Both P2 camps can't be covered by one person; P1 is cross-trained by now |
Hours Breakdown
| Week Type | Camp Hours | Lab/Prep Hours | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp week (one session) | 15 hrs (3 hrs/day × 5 days) | 5 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Break week / Orientation | 0 hrs | 20 hrs | 20 hrs |
Non-camp hours include: 3D printer maintenance and repairs, fulfilling client print orders, camp material preparation, robotics kit testing, and general lab operations.