Tuesdays and Thursdays*, 4:00-5:30
Grades 5-8
MS Basement
$30 per course* + $5 one-time materials fee
*Enrollment fee applies for each class taken. Materials fee is once per semester. If you have any questions contact Jessica Mallard at jmallard@wcsks.com.
Whether you are just curious about robots or a competition veteran, the Robotics Academy has classes for you! If you're just starting out, come and take a beginner's class. If you have been on a robotics team before, you may get instructor approval to take more advanced classes. Classes may be combined if enrollment is low. Robotics Team applications will be accepted in November; these classes are a great way to build the skills you need to be on the team!
Whether you are just curious about robots or a competition veteran, the Robotics Academy has classes for you! If you're just starting out, come and take a beginner's class. If you have been on a robotics team before, you may get instructor approval to take more advanced classes. Classes may be combined if enrollment is low. Robotics Team applications will be accepted in November; these classes are a great way to build the skills you need to be on the team!
Anyone may sign up for Basic level classes. Advanced class requirements are listed below, OR students may obtain instructor approval. To ensure individual equipment and attention, enrollment limits are listed below. Sign up for one date per class (except Advanced Projects).
#1400F One-Time Materials Fee
Basic Building*: #1401F-Sep 3; #1402F-Sep 8
Lean how to build the NXT tri-bot and sensor attachments.
Limit 10
Basic Programming*: #1403F– Sep 17; #1404F-Sep 22
Give your robot all the right moves!
Limit 10
Requires: Basic Building
Advanced Sensors/Loops/Switches*: #1405F-Oct 1; #1406F-Oct 6
Teach your robot how to react to its environment.
Limit 10
Requires: Basic Building, Basic Programming
Advanced Projects*: #1408F-Oct 27; #1409F-Nov 5; #1410F-Nov 10; #1411F-Nov 17; #1412F-Nov 19
Here is your chance to try more complex and challenging projects! Activities assigned will depend on each student’s individual level and previous experience. Projects include robots that look and move like animals, patrol robots, mining robots, candy pickers, and new vehicles. Come and build something totally new! Sign up for at least two class dates in order to complete your project(s). Limit 6
Required: B Building, B Programming, Adv Sensors/Loops/Switches
NEW for 2015! ($15* per workshop)
EV3 Workshop: #1413F-Same dates and times as other classes
This class is limited to students who have previous experience as builder or programmer on the sMartans robotics team.
Come and work on the new EV3 robots! You'll progress through the building and software tutorials at your own pace, with instructor guidance as needed. A great opportunity to learn how to use the EV3 at the next Shocker Mindstorm Competition!
Limit 3-5 depending on equipment availabilty.
NEW for 2015! ($15* per workshop)
EV3 Workshop: #1413F-Same dates and times as other classes
This class is limited to students who have previous experience as builder or programmer on the sMartans robotics team.
Come and work on the new EV3 robots! You'll progress through the building and software tutorials at your own pace, with instructor guidance as needed. A great opportunity to learn how to use the EV3 at the next Shocker Mindstorm Competition!
Limit 3-5 depending on equipment availabilty.
