I Need Both My Kids at the Same Camp This Summer: How Junior Lego Robotics Gives Evergreen & East San Jose Families a Real Solution

Bottom Line

If you're an Evergreen or East San Jose parent trying to find one summer camp that works for kids of different ages, STEM4Kids' Junior Lego Robotics (Spike Essential) camp is built for exactly this situation. Designed for children ages 5½–9, it's a hands-on, beginner-friendly program where young kids build, program, and problem-solve with LEGO robotics — all at the same location, same schedule. Sessions run June 8 through August 12, 2026, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM at two convenient South Bay locations.

The Problem

You've got a 6-year-old who's obsessed with LEGO and a 9-year-old who's been asking about robots since last Christmas. You've also got a job, a schedule, and exactly zero desire to drive to two different camps across two different zip codes every morning this summer. For families in Evergreen and East San Jose, the challenge isn't finding one great summer camp — it's finding one that actually works for both kids without turning your mornings into a logistical nightmare.

According to the American Camp Association, nearly 60% of working parents say "scheduling conflicts" are their biggest barrier to enrolling children in summer enrichment. That statistic probably doesn't surprise you. What you need isn't a long list of camps — you need one camp that spans enough of an age range to fit your whole family's summer.

Why This Happens

Most specialized camps are designed with a narrow age band in mind — a robotics camp for ages 10–14, a coding camp for ages 8–12. That's great if all your kids happen to fall in the same window. But most families don't work that way. Siblings are spread across elementary school, and what engages a 9-year-old is completely different from what excites a 5-year-old — or is it?

The reality is that LEGO robotics has a remarkable developmental range. The same core activity — building a robot, programming it to move, testing it, fixing it — is genuinely engaging for early elementary through late elementary kids. The challenge scales with the child. That's the insight STEM4Kids built Junior Lego Robotics around.

The STEM4Kids Solution

Junior Lego Robotics at STEM4Kids uses the LEGO Spike Essential platform — a system designed by LEGO Education specifically for younger learners. Kids ages 5½ through 9 use bright, chunky LEGO pieces paired with a color-coded, icon-based programming interface that makes coding accessible even for children who have never seen a line of code. There's no typing required. There's no prior experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to try.

On a typical day, campers arrive and dive straight into a build challenge. They might be constructing a robot that can follow a line on the ground, or building a vehicle that has to navigate a course obstacle by obstacle. They'll work in pairs or small groups, troubleshooting when something doesn't work (and something always doesn't work at first — that's the point). By Thursday of any given week, most kids are presenting their robots to the group and watching their own creation move.

What does a child leave with? Comfort with the build-test-improve loop that underlies all of engineering. Basic programming logic. The experience of solving a problem with a team. And usually, a very strong opinion about which LEGO color is superior. For families in Evergreen and East San Jose, this camp fits within the age range of most younger sibling pairs — so you can drop off both kids at the same time, at the same place, and actually exhale for a moment.

What Parents in Evergreen & East San Jose Are Saying

Families from Evergreen and East San Jose consistently share that what surprised them most wasn't what their kids learned — it was how quickly they stopped being nervous. Parents tell us that even kids who came in shy and uncertain about robotics were completely absorbed within the first hour, and begging to go back the next day. The dual-drop-off convenience comes up again and again: "I didn't realize I could actually get both of them into something they loved at the same time."

Is This Camp Right for My Child?

Perfect for:

• Kids ages 5½–9 who are curious, playful, and love building things

• Younger siblings who want to do "what the big kids do"

• Children who have never tried robotics or coding before — this is designed for beginners

• Families with two kids in the 5½–9 range who need one camp solution

• Kids who learn best by doing, not by sitting and listening

Might prefer a different camp if:

• Your child is older than 9 — check out STEM4Kids' Vex IQ or Spike Prime Robotics for ages 8–14

• Your child already has LEGO robotics experience and wants more advanced challenges

What to expect on Day 1:

• A brief welcome, team introductions, and a hands-on build activity within the first 30 minutes

• No prior experience needed — instructors start from zero and meet every child where they are

• Kids are grouped thoughtfully so even younger campers feel confident, not overwhelmed

How to Register

Summer 2026 camp sessions run June 8 – August 12, 2026, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM. STEM4Kids offers two convenient South Bay locations:

• Cupertino (20900 Stevens Creek Blvd): Register here

• San Jose / Los Gatos area (15040 Union Ave, San Jose): Register here

The San Jose location is particularly convenient for families coming from Evergreen and East San Jose neighborhoods. Week 1 (Jun 8–12) fills first — if you're planning to enroll two kids, registering early gives you the best chance of getting both into the same week. Spots are limited by design to keep class sizes small and instructor attention high.

Questions? Visit stem4kids.co or reach out directly — the team is happy to help you figure out the best fit for your family.