2026 Summer Programs — USEL Youth Robotics
USEL Youth Robotics
Now Accepting Enquiries · Space Is Limited

2026 Summer
Robotics Programs

Choose the program that sparks your imagination. Whether you want to battle for tournament glory or build robots that tell the stories of our world, there's a place for you this summer.

SumoBots Future Innovators Nationals Camp (Qualifiers)
When
June 15 – July 23, 2026
Who
Grades 1–8 · All Levels
Open To
All Inland Empire Students
Availability
Space Is Limited — Enroll Early

3 Programs

SumoBots · Innovators · Camp

Grades 1–8

Beginner–Intermediate

Inland Empire

Open to All Students

Limited Spots

Enroll Early

Students building robots in class
Kids building robots together

A Summer of Building, Coding & Competing

US Engineering League's summer programs give Inland Empire students a hands-on introduction to robotics, engineering, and creative problem-solving — no experience required.

From designing battle-ready sumo robots to building machines that tell the stories of our world, every camper finds a program that matches their interests and skill level. All programs are geared toward 1st through 8th grade students at beginner to intermediate levels.

Hands-On Robot Building
Coding & Programming
All Skill Levels Welcome
Path to Competition

Choose Your Summer Program

Two ways to dive in this summer — pick the one that sparks your imagination, then secure your spot before they fill up.

Grades 1–8

SumoBots

Battle for tournament glory
Design, build, and program your very own sumo robot, then put it to the test in head-to-head competition.
June 15 – July 2, 2026
Session 1: Mon + Wed, 8am–12pm
Session 2: Tues + Thurs, 8am–12pm
Grades 3–8

Future Innovators

Build robots that tell stories
Design and build robots that help preserve, share, or express cultural heritage, history, or the arts.
July 6 – July 23, 2026
Session 1: Mon–Fri, 8am–12pm
Session 2: Mon–Fri, 1pm–5pm

Qualifiers-Only Training Camp

These camps are reserved for students who earned their place at the District Finals competition — they are not open to general enrollment. Qualifying students prepare here for the WRO National Championship, which takes place July 24–26.

Qualifiers only: The Nationals Training Camp is open exclusively to students who qualified at the District Finals competition — it is not available to the general public. Camps are separated by category and school district, and all sessions run 8am–12pm. If your student qualified, you'll receive registration details directly.

Starter Grades 1–3

July 6 – July 9, 2026 · 8am–12pm
Open to 1st–3rd grade students from all districts.

RoboMission: Elementary & Junior Grades 3–8

July 13 – July 16, 2026 · 8am–12pm
Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) students only.

RoboMission: Elementary & Junior Grades 3–8

July 20 – July 23, 2026 · 8am–12pm
Colton Joint Unified, Etiwanda, Alta Loma & Beaumont Unified School Districts.

WRO National Championship

July 24 – July 26, 2026
The culmination of the season — where qualifying teams from across the region compete for the national title.

How to Register

Because space is limited, registration starts with a quick email. Here's how to reserve your child's place this summer.

1

Pick a Program

Choose SumoBots, Future Innovators, or a Nationals Training Camp based on your child's grade and interests.

2

Email to Enquire

Reach out to events@usengineeringleague.org and we'll send you the registration form. Spots are limited, so contact us early.

3

Complete & Build

Fill out the form we send back to secure your spot, then bring your curiosity — we'll provide everything else.

Get in Touch

Have a question about which program is right for your student? Reach out — we're happy to help.

Office Hours

Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM

Spots Are Filling Fast!

Give your student a summer of robotics, engineering, and creativity. Space is limited and open to all Inland Empire students — reserve your spot today.