Option R 10: Mini Bots (Ages 8-10) 

• Introduction to Programming and Robotics using NXT MINDSTORM™ Robots. The students will have a great time as they really get to understand what makes a robot operate. They will build and program robots that interact with their environment.
• The students will learn how programming works and will enjoy seeing the robots perform the task assigned. While there will be time spent assembling the robot, this camp focuses on programming the robot to perform the specific task assigned.
• The students will build and program different exploratory robots to solve problems. They will test not only their programming skills but also their engineering and decision making skills as they determine the best means to accomplish a task.
• The campers will be challenged to build robots for space exploration on a fantastic planet called Pantheon.  They will need to build a walking robot to plant a flag, a scorpion robot to defend their base, a giant claw to construct new hex-based housing, and a sorting machine to sort samples of space rocks for analysis.  With each new robot, campers will learn about building techniques and be challenged to apply them to their own designs.  Students will learn about gears, cams, cranks, differentials, and levers as they build robot parts that can rotate and move back and forth.  They will learn about sensors and center of gravity as they design robots that can stand on their own feet and respond to the environment.
• This camp is open to students new to LEGO MINDSTORM NXT robotics and those who are experienced.  More experienced builders will be challenged to design earlier than those who are new to the system
• There will not be a robot that your child will take home.
• This is a great place to start if you are considering a MINDSTORM Robot for your child or already have one and want to get the most out of it. It is also great preparation for First LEGO League (FLL)

Option R 11: Adventure Bots: (Ages 11-14) 

• This exciting class uses the LEGO® NXT MINDSTORM ™ Robots. The students will learn how programming works and will enjoy seeing the robots perform the task assigned. While there will be time spent assembling the robot, this camp focuses on programming the robot to perform the specific task assigned.
• The campers will be challenged to explore an ancient Mayan pyramid, the tomb of King Ixtua, filled with booby traps!  The students will build and program different exploratory robots to disable the traps so that they can explore the tomb. They will test not only their programming skills but also their engineering and decision making skills as they determine the best means to accomplish a task.
• If you joined us last year, please come back as we will be delving deeper into the temple and unlocking the door to King Ixtua’s throne room!
• This camp will work for both beginner and experienced LEGO NXT MINDSTORM Programmers. The students who are not familiar with MINDSTORMS will have a special training the first day and experienced students will start off with the assigned programs.
• 8 hour extension option:  If your child signs up for an 8 hour camp, they will have the opportunity to explore new challenges.  These challenges will be based on additional fun and exciting programming and engineering tasks, like building a remote control, steering with clapping, robot kickball, and light-fearing and light-loving robots!
• There will not be a robot that your child will take home (please see Option R12 for camp that has a take home robot). This is a great place to start if you are considering a MINDSTORM Robot for your child or already have one and want to get the most out of it. It is also great preparation for First LEGO League (FLL)

Option R 12: Building Bots (Ages 11-14) 

• Build a Robot to take home AND learn to program the LEGO® NXT MINDSTORM ™ Robot.
• Build and TAKE HOME your own autonomous ROBOT that responds to its environment.
  • The students will build a Crawling Microbug.
  • To do this they will learn to solder using lead-free solder for safety)
  • Work with curcuits boards and Bread Boards
• The students will also be using the LEGO® NXT MINDSTORM® Robots and we will be off to new Adventures!  
  • Using LEGO Educations Green City Challenge, the students will learn to build and program different exploratory robots to solve problems. They will test not only their programming skills but also their engineering and decision making skills as they determine the best means to accomplish a task. The students will learn more about how programming works and will enjoy seeing the robots perform the task assigned.
  • This will give the students a jump start if they ever desire to participate in the First LEGO® League programs.  MINDSTORM classes have never been more fun!
  • Problem solving and math skills used.
• Note: MINDSTORM ROBOTS will not be taken home. The Crawling Microbug will be the take home robot.

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