TIME AND DATE
August
Dates (TBD)
Monday - Friday
Time 10am - 2pm
August
Dates (TBD)
Monday - Friday
Time 10am - 2pm
HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
Dash
Dash robots are like playful pals that roll around like little robo-buddies! You can program them to zip through mazes and tackle fun challenges all on their own. In this challenge, students get to be the mastermind behind Dash's adventures, coding it to zoom through twists and turns, overcoming obstacles, and reaching the maze's end, all by itself!
Arduino
Arduino is like a magical toolbox for kids who love to tinker and create cool gadgets. It's a special kit with little computer brains and fun buttons that you can use to make all sorts of awesome things, like robots, flashing lights, and even musical instruments! With Arduino, kids can bring their wildest ideas to life and become mini inventors in no time!
VEX IQ
VEX IQ is like a super cool robot-building kit specially designed for young inventors! Picture a treasure chest full of colorful pieces that snap together to create all sorts of amazing robots. With VEX IQ, kids can let their imaginations run wild as they build, program, and control their very own robots. Whether it's a speedy racer or a robot that can solve puzzles, VEX IQ is all about hands-on fun and learning that sparks creativity and problem-solving skills in kids of all ages!
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
DAY ONE
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Introduction of the coaches and workshop
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introduce FTC Sim
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Explanation of block-based coding
DAY TWO
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Vex IQ kit introduction
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Explanation of each component eg. shafts, beams, screws, and connectors.
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Show and explanation of a basic built design of a robot.
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Have them build a robot of their design
DAY THREE
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Finish the robots
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Code Robots Explore their robots
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Inner team challenges
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Time to finalize their build and code
DAY FOUR
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Dash Challenge
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Vex Challenge
DAY FIVE
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Competition Day
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Prizes and Fun