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Summer Robotics Camp
Jennifer Cho email
July 18-29  (2 weeks)
8-1:30pm
High School Engineering Lab
Cost $250
7th - 8th grades
 
This is an introductory course to Robotics and problem solving. Students will collaboratively explore the basics of designing, building and programming robots using VEX kits and Robot-C software. Students will work hands-on in teams to find creative solutions to problems and perform specific tasks. In the fall, all enrolled students will have the option to take their robot to compete in the regional VEX Robotics Competition. The objective is the course is to motivate students to continue their learning and passion in STEM with likeminded individuals. 

Students will be exposed to: 

• Using the Design Process 

• Learning how to use VEX components 

• Being part of competitions 

• Practicing teamwork and collaboration 

• Communicating ideas and solutions to a global community 

• Building and constructing solutions to technical problems 

• Applying Mathematics and Physics to problem solve 

• Programming basic commands 

• Modeling/3D printing
 
 
PLEASE NOTE - classes with low enrollment may be cancelled as late as June 10. Every effort will be made to avoid late cancellations.