17.07.2025

We began today with lots of smiles and songs as we celebrated two birthdays over breakfast—what better way to kick off a high-energy day at the Ohrid Hi-Tech Excellence Camp 2025!

The morning was filled with robotics action as scholars tackled the STEM Maze Challenge, using LEGO® robots and three game-based programming platforms. Working in teams, they built smart algorithms and tested event-based programs to guide their robots through a maze, learning how machines “think” and follow step-by-step instructions. 

After some refreshing beach time and sports in the afternoon, we launched into the FIRST LEGO League Simulation Competition, where campers built, coded, and competed in timed missions. These sessions are part of our exciting theme for this year: FIRST® LEGO® League – FIRST® DIVE℠: SUBMERGED℠, which dives into ocean exploration and innovation. 

Our participants are not just building robots – they’re researching ocean-related challenges and designing solutions for cleaner, healthier oceans. Through this work, they’re building leadership, teamwork, and perseverance – the hallmarks of tomorrow’s problem solvers and innovators.

The evening ended with Harry Potter movie night, filled with laughter, Vincinni Chocoland – Фабричка продавница and ForestBar snacks, and a little magic. 

 We’re proud of our diverse group from the US, Canada, France, Slovenia, Croatia, Malta, and Macedonia, and grateful to all our program partners and supporters who make this journey possible: Young Engineers Skopje Macedonia, Robotics & Innovation Academy, STEM Robotika Kocani, Brainster, iSource, Ohrid Summer Festival, and supporters Triglav, Alkaloid, Kostal, IWConnect, A1, IT Labs and Fructal.