Building Young Minds for Bright Futures

Learning about math, science, and computer programming at a young age is more important than ever. LEGO Robotics and Filmmaking are two ways to begin developing technical and creative skills at a young age. Our robotics courses specifically prepare students for FIRST LEGO® League teams, a program praised for its exceptional results in building bright minds. We are passionate about giving students stepping stones toward bright futures.

Oh, did we mention our programs are incredibly fun?!

See our Robotics Camps in action! See our WeDo Robotics Camps in action ›

WeDo LEGO Robotics Camps are an incredible way to inspire students (grades 2-5) to learn subjects like programming and math.


See our Robotics Camps in action! See our NXT Robotics Camps in action ›

NXT LEGO Robotics Camps are more advanced and are for students between grades 5-8. Watch the students show their skills!

Teaching Robotics

Our LEGO RoboticsCamps are all about learning while having fun, where the best learning happens. We bring professional equipment and highly qualified teachers right into the classroom and provide a hands-on, interactive experience.

So, what is robotics?

Robotics is “the technology dealing with the design, construction, and operation of robots.” At our camps, students are taught the foundational building and programming concepts essential for solving tournament missions and challenges – using programming software and LEGOs!

Teaching Filmmaking

Our filmmaking camps equip students with technical as well as creative skills that will bring their filmmaking projects to new heights. Direct instruction and hand-on experiences with documentary, journalistic, as well as cinematic filming techniques are provided by a team of Certified Professional Videographers – who also teach in their own classrooms! We continue to be amazed at the level of creativity our young students demonstrate as they begin applying popular cinematic techniques as well as effective video and sound editing.

Who knows, maybe our next camper is a “budding Spielberg”…

  • “Vista Teach offers the BEST robotics camps in the Rochester area! I knew it was true when my son came home from camp and taught me WeDO programming! My son was so thrilled with his camp experience and so confident with the knowledge he learned that we immediately launched a Jr FLL team.” – Beverly Dollinger

  • “Words cannot express our gratitude for "all" you did for us preseason & during the season. We appreciate everything from helping us prepare our coaches to the words of wisdom & encouragement to your support at the events & the awesome footage of the qualifying event. Thank you!” – Linda, Jen, Loryn & Melissa

Available Classes

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    Introduction to LEGO WeDo Robotics (Gr. 2-4)

    Using LEGO construction kits, motors, sensors, laptop computers, and programming software provided to each team of two, young students design their own solutions by building LEGO models along with programming them to perform certain tasks. Read More

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    Intermediate LEGO WeDo Robotics (Gr.3 & 4)

    In these individualized camp sessions, students use what they have learned in their Intro Level LEGO WeDo Robotics camp with taking their skills to the next level, building more complex models and programs. Read More

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    Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms NXT (Gr. 5-8)

    Using the official FLL Tournament NXT Base & Resource Sets and NXT 2.1 programming software, students are taught foundational building and programming concepts in preparation for participation on FIRST LEGO League Teams. Read More

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    Intermediate LEGO Mindstorms NXT (Gr. 5-8)

    Using the official FLL Tournament NXT Base & Resource Sets and NXT 2.1 programming software, students continue developing their building and programming skills with completing specific missions on Tournament Mats & Tables – set up just like actual FLL competitions! Read More

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    Filmmaking – Camera & Video Editing Techniques (Gr. 9-12)

    Using their own videocameras & transfer cable (Firewire or USB), students are taught effective camera motion and digital editing techniques along with planning effective shot-lists for capturing quality footage that will bring out the best in their creative filming endeavors. Read More

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    Filmmaking – Story Development & Acting (Grades 9-12)

    COURSE DESCRIPTION In this camp, students work together with writing their film scripts. Script-writing guidance is provided along with instruction on cinematic filming, lighting, and sound techniques so that students and instructors ultimately collaborate with creating a shot-list for each script along with planning out casting, filming locations, costuming, props, etc. Students take on specific ...