We are currently accepting registrations for our Spring 2024 Session. Our programs are for kids entering Pre-K through 12th grade.
Our Spring Programs will start the last week of January
FIRST LEGO League Discover (Grades PreK through 1)
This is a program for our youngest learners. Our kids entering Pre-K through grade 1 explore beginning programming, building, and early robots. We learn engineering ideas, explore the world around us through interaction and art, and encourage exposure to new ideas!
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COED Tuesdays Pre-K through K 5:30pm – 6:30pm
ALL GIRL PROGRAM Wednesdays Pre-K through 2 5:30-6:30pm
FIRST LEGO League Explore (Grades 1 through 2)
Team members build simple machines and simple robots using LEGO. We also explore various subjects in science. This program mixes hands on activities with games, programming, and plenty of excitement!
All Girl and Coed teams available.
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COED Tuesdays Grade 1-2 5:30pm – 6:30pm
COED Wednesdays Grades 1-2 5:30-6:30pm
ALL GIRL PROGRAM Wednesdays Grades Pre-K through 2 5:30pm until 6:30pm
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
COMPETITION and BASIC (Grades 3-8)
FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a competitive robotics program that teaches programming, engineering, design, strategy and teamwork.
We offer several different levels of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Program.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge BASIC
BASIC will not be offered for the SPRING 2024 season. We will teach BASIC skills within the competition team framework.
For Grades 3 – 5. This is for students who are just beginning their journey through FIRST LEGO League or who want the FIRST LEGO League experience in a lower pressure environment. This is a skill building level that will provide the tools necessary to be successful in FIRST LEGO League Challenge and to explore engineering challenges in a lower pressure environment. Students will learn to design, program, and strategize robots as well as learn teamwork skills. This is a sixteen week program for an hour and a half. Teams may choose to experience a competition, but this is not mandatory. Team members may choose to move to a competition level after this or remain in BASICS and advance skills.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Challenge COMPETITION
Spring 2024 session- BASIC and Competition will be combined for this session. We will utilize small groups to ensure everyone has the ability to learn the skills they need to have fun and succeed.
This is for students who have participated in FIRST LEGO League in the past or have completed the BASICS course. This is also for students who want to jump right into a competitive environment and are able to work on a team. FIRST LEGO League Challenge encompasses three parts. There is the robot game, a project in which the students solve a real world problem, and team work. These students will learn public speaking, programming, engineering design, strategy, and research skills. The teams meet for an hour and a half per week but do have homework. Mentors and coaches will add extra hours in the weeks leading up to competition and reserve the right to extend meetings (based on availability of the team members) if additional time is needed. The teams compete with teams from the tri-state area.
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COED Comp. Mondays Grades 4-8 6:30pm until 8pm
COED Comp. Tuesdays Grades 4-8 6:30pm – 8:00pm
ALL GIRL Comp. Wednesdays Grades 3-8 6:30pm-8pm
We do need volunteer coaches and mentors. All of our coaches and mentors are volunteers. Teams will not operate without volunteer coaches and mentors. There is NO EXPERIENCE or prior knowledge required to be a coach or mentor. Plans, supplies, and assistance provided.
All Girl Teams as well as Coed teams available.
FTC- (FIRST Tech Challenge) Where students learn to think like engineers! Work with a team to design, build, and program robots to compete with and against other. All skill levels are welcome! Get hands on and learn design, build, code, and have fun! Grades 6th – 12th. Meetings are Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. REGISTER
FRC – (FIRST Robotics Competition) The Sport For The Mind! Here we build 120lb competition level robots to compete against other teams in the area and around the world! This program, for kids entering grades 8 through 12 (though this can vary depending on the individual child and interest), is a varsity level sport..but with robots! We delve into the world of engineering by using programming, CAD, machining, and wiring. The program also offers opportunities in photography, videography, marketing, writing, business plans, finance, fundraising, and so much more! Is there something you like to do? There is no skill, talent, or interest that can not be used in this program! This program is called, “The Only Sport Where Everyone Can Go Pro!” REGISTER
We are always in need of mentors and coaches! No experience necessary.
Please consider volunteering some time and working with a team.
FRC
The Tin Mints and The Fighting Gophers (grades 8-12)
These teams are our FIRST Robotics Competition teams. “The Sport Where Everyone Can Go Pro!”
These programs are the equivalent to a varsity level sport. They meet three times a week, year round. Some kids elect to put in more time during peak periods such as the time when the robot gets built and competition time. The Tin Mints is our flagship team, created 9 years ago by Girl Scouts and still going strong! This is an all girls robotics team that promotes character, confidence, and encourage a love of STEM. The Fighting Gophers is a coed community robotics team open to any and all in the area. The Gophers motto is “Engineered to be Unique.”
For all of our programs, please email us if your child is in grades 3, 7, or 8. We may change their program placement.