The Hamster Odyssey | SNU Alumni Association USA

The Hamster Odyssey

Inspiring the next generation of engineers through autonomous robotics and Scratch coding.

4-6th Target Grades
5 Days Intensive Learning
1:5 Mentor Ratio


Jointly organized by

Seoul National University Alumni Association (SoCal, WA),
Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (SoCal, SEA),
and Office of Korean Education (SEA)

Why The Hamster Odyssey?

Coding is more than just screen time. By integrating the compact, sensor-rich Hamster Robot with visual block programming, students see their logic come to life in the physical world.

Logical Thinking

Mastering loops and variables through interactive play.

Hardware Literacy

Understanding how sensors interact with software.

Collaboration

Working in teams to navigate complex robotic challenges.

Hardware Meets Software

Hamster Robot

Hamster Robot

Maze Navigation

Autonomous Maze

Scratch Interface

Visual Logic

Empowering Future Leaders

The Hamster Odyssey is a multi-generational mission. We offer an exclusive opportunity for High School Juniors & Seniors to serve as Junior Mentors.

  • Develop communication skills by teaching complex logic to children.
  • Earn community service hours under the guidance of KSEA and SNUAA engineers.
  • Enhance college portfolios with a unique leadership experience.

Leadership Credits

KSEA and SNUAA Mentorship

“Teaching is the highest form of understanding.”

Authenticity

“We believe in a curriculum that respects a child’s intellect. Our program isn’t just about ‘playing with robots’; it is designed by professional engineers of KSEA and SNUAA to introduce core mechanical principles and logical architecture that serve as the foundation for future STEM success.”

SNU Seal

Academic Integrity

Instruction by college and high school students under the guidance of the KSEA and SNUAA members.

5-Day Engineering Journey

Day 01

Meet Your Co-Pilot

Unboxing and hardware orientation.

Students learn “Geometric Literacy” by programming the robot to trace perfect squares and triangles, mastering unit conversion and motor control.

Day 02

Sensing the World

Introduction to Infrared (IR) and Light sensors.

Students program “Line Following” logic and create a robot that reacts to hand gestures or ambient brightness.
Day 03

Maze Master

Algorithmic thinking.

Teams use proximity sensors to solve complex mazes using “Right-Hand Rule” logic and obstacle avoidance techniques.
Day 04

The Robot Olympics

Applying physics to robotics.

Students design solutions for speed trials, precision parking, and delicate object transport challenges.
Day 05

Grand Finale & Expo

The ultimate showdown: “Robot Sumo.”

Students integrate all learned sensors to stay within a ring while finding opponents. Followed by a competition for parents.

Camp Logistics

Bring your own laptop or Mac

Robots and accessories are provided

Cerritos, CA

Co-organized by SNUAA-SoCal and KSEA-SoCal

16511 Carmenita Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703

July 13-17, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Bellevue, WA

Co-organized by KSEA-SEA, SNUAA-WA, and KEC-SEA

11555 SE 8th St STE 240, Bellevue, WA 98005

August 10-14, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Tuition

$250 per student

Scholarships Available: We are committed to accessibility. Scholarships are available for needy students—please mention your request in the interest form.

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