Underwater Robotics & Competition Team Sessions   

What does it take to make robotics work underwater? Underwater Robotic Camps will help campers answer this question. Our Underwater Robotic camps for rising 6th - 9th grades explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

These 4 - 8 day camps aim to keep you busy both mentally and physically. Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish or Triggerfish (Advanced Level 2 only) ROV underwater robot. In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

Underwater Robotic camps are offered on Walters State Community College Morristown, Claiborne, Newport Center, Sevierville and Niswonger Campuses.

These camps are supported by the following organization.

 

 

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  • ADVANCED UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 2
  • Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 5/26/2026 - 6/4/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: Dr. Jack E Campbell College Center
    Room:
    Instructor:

     

     


    **Prior Level 1 experience required**   

     

    Join us for our Level 2 of the underwater robotics camp designed for experieced campers who have successfully completed Level 1, this advanced level will build upon the skills and knowledges gained in Level 1 to provide even more exciting and chanllenging acticities.

    Walters State Community College with support from Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs® (NBT)will help experienced campers to advance their robot work this summer.

    An ROV (remote operated vehicle) consists of many systems that are independently constructed and then assembled into a single ROV.  The frame, power, controls propulsion, and buoyancy are the major systems.  This 8-day camp aims to bring your robotics skill to a new level.  Teams of campers will work together to combine all the ROV systems into an integrated vehicle to complete the task at hand.

    Also, this camp will include field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Morristown Campus
    500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy
    Morristown, TN 37813

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    Note: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call or email before you register.

 

  • ADVANCED UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 2
  • Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/23/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 8
    Building: Niswonger Campus
    Room:
    Instructor:

     

     


    **Prior Level 1 experience required**   

     

    Join us for our Level 2 of the underwater robotics camp designed for experieced campers who have successfully completed Level 1, this advanced level will build upon the skills and knowledges gained in Level 1 to provide even more exciting and chanllenging acticities.

    Walters State Community College with support from Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs® (NBT)will help experienced campers to advance their robot work this summer.

    An ROV (remote operated vehicle) consists of many systems that are independently constructed and then assembled into a single ROV.  The frame, power, controls propulsion, and buoyancy are the major systems.  This 8-day camp aims to bring your robotics skill to a new level.  Teams of campers will work together to combine all the ROV systems into an integrated vehicle to complete the task at hand.

    Also, this camp will include field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Niswonger Campus
    221 N. College St.
    Greeneville, TN 37745

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    Note: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call or email before you register.

 

  • UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 1
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Dr. Jack E Campbell College Center
    Room:
    Instructor: Robert Davis

    What does it take to make robotics work underwater?  Walters State Community College with support from SparkForce will help campers answer this question.  Our Underwater Robotic camps explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

    This 4-day camp aims to keep you busy both mentally and physically.  Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish ROV underwater robot.  In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

    Also, this camp may include one or both of the following, field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Morristown Campus
    500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy
    Morristown, TN 37813

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    NOTE: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call before you register.

 

  • UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 1
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Sevierville Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Robert Davis

    What does it take to make robotics work underwater?  Walters State Community College with support from SparkForce will help campers answer this question.  Our Underwater Robotic camps explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

    This 4-day camp aims to keep you busy both mentally and physically.  Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish ROV underwater robot.  In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

    Also, this camp may include one or both of the following, field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Sevierville Campus
    1720 Old Newport Hwy
    Sevierville, TN 37876

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    NOTE: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call before you register.

 

  • UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 1
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Claiborne
    Room:
    Instructor: Robert Davis

    What does it take to make robotics work underwater?  Walters State Community College with support from SparkForce will help campers answer this question.  Our Underwater Robotic camps explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

    This 4-day camp aims to keep you busy both mentally and physically.  Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish ROV underwater robot.  In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

    Also, this camp may include one or both of the following, field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Claiborne Campus
    1325 Claiborne Street
    Tazewell, TN 37879

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    NOTE: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call before you register.

 

  • UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 1
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/9/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Newport Center
    Room:
    Instructor: Robert Davis

    What does it take to make robotics work underwater?  Walters State Community College with support from SparkForce will help campers answer this question.  Our Underwater Robotic camps explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

    This 4-day camp aims to keep you busy both mentally and physically.  Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish ROV underwater robot.  In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

    Also, this camp may include one or both of the following, field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Walters State Community College Newport Center Campus
    115 Mulberry Street
    Suite 203
    Newport, TN 37821-3523

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    NOTE: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call before you register.

 

  • UNDERWATER ROBOTICS RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADES - LEVEL 1
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/23/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Niswonger Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Robert Davis

    What does it take to make robotics work underwater?  Walters State Community College with support from SparkForce will help campers answer this question.  Our Underwater Robotic camps explore the underwater world of remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and the real-world applications of this exciting field.

    This 4-day camp aims to keep you busy both mentally and physically.  Teams of campers will work together to design, build, and test a SeaMATE PufferFish ROV underwater robot.  In addition, describe what a robot is and how robots are used to support work that has been traditionally performed by people.

    Also, this camp may include one or both of the following, field trips to various local manufacturing companies and guest speakers.  Note: Lunch will be provided.

    Click Here for Youth Programs Liability, Medical and Code of Conduct Forms

    Camp held on the Walters State Community College Niswonger Campus
    221 N. College St.
    Greeneville, TN 37745

    For Questions Contact:

    Nicole Cardwell-Hampton 
    Nicole.Cardwell-Hampton@ws.edu 
    423-585-6756

    Sarah Gasparac
    Sarah.Gasparac@ws.edu
    423-585-2675

    May Moore
    Wanmin.Moore@ws.edu
    423-585-2676

    NOTE: Scholarships and Grant Funds are available to cover camp costs for some participants, please call before you register.

 

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