About
BadgerBots offers hands-on STEAM camps and workshops, youth robotics programs, community events, and School Day Off Camps. It also offers private group and Scout troop workshops that provide personalized STEAM experiences for a fee during the school year.
Programs
- Camps and Workshops — Grades K-8 · Hands-on STEAM camps and workshops.
- Youth Robotics — Grades 2-12 · Youth robotics programs.
- Community Events — All ages · Community events.
- School Day Off Camps — Grades K-6; GIRL-BOTS is for girls in grades 2-8 · School Day Off Camps at the Middleton location.
- Private Group & Scout Troop Workshops — Personalized STEAM experiences for a fee, available during the school year.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–17 years old
- Current session: November 25, 2026: Intro to LEGO Robotics (Nov 25–Nov 25, 2026); December 21, 2026: Mystery at Frost Peak Research Station: A BadgerBots Coding Adventure (Dec 21–Dec 21, 2026); December 22, 2026: GIRL-BOTS: Robotics for Girls by Girls (Dec 22–Dec 22, 2026); December 31, 2026: Noon Year's Eve: Countdown to Innovation (Dec 31–Dec 31, 2026); January 18, 2027: Engineering Unplugged (Jan 18–Jan 18, 2027); February 15, 2027: Dissecting Technology (Feb 15–Feb 15, 2027)
- General schedule: School Day Off Camps are held during school breaks; camps are offered in summer, winter and spring.
About the provider
BadgerBots has been around for over a decade and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Its leadership team includes Mark Rushton, Executive Director; Cat Shehan, FIRST LEGO League & Outreach Coordinator; Rebecca DeCabooter, Director of Marketing & Communications; and Emily Luffey, Lead Educator. The organization says it uses fun, hands-on learning experiences and robotics programs, and it appears at local events and community centers with creative, culturally relevant activities.
Camp policies include cancellations, grade requirements, wait lists, accessibility and individual support guidelines, Consent and Release Waiver, and Privacy Policy. No previous experience is needed for several camps.
What families say
“BadgerBots is an extraordinary community of youth and adults passionate about STEAM. We’re proud to create a space where all kids feel supported, encouraged and excited to see where STEAM can take them in life.” — Mark Rushton, BadgerBots Executive Director
Last updated November 5, 2026.
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