Community Workshops
Intro To Robotics (Grades 1-3)
July 28-29, 2021
This two-session workshop will introduce children (grades 1-3) to the wonder, mechanics, and potential of robots. It will take place over two days, one session per day. By the end of the workshop, children will know what a robot is, how it works (including the role of code), and what it means to code. They will also learn how to plan, design, and prototype a robot to solve a specific problem in our community.
We include fun activities that will teach your child about robots while also keeping them engaged. They will also have the opportunity to see the Wellesley Robotics Team’s competition-winning robot in action!
Bonus for Brownie Girl Scouts: Though open to all children each session is badge eligible!
This camp is run by Erica Huang and Howard Xu, Wellesley High School rising juniors and lead members of Wellesley Robotics Team Ultraviolet #8567.
100% of proceeds will go to the Wellesley Robotics Team, a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide hands-on STEM opportunities to a diverse group of high school students.
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Session One “All About Robots!” Wed. 7/28 @2pm
Children will learn what a robot is, how it works (including the role of code), and what it means to code. We will introduce your child to Scratch!, a block coding website. Note: please bring a laptop or tablet if you have one.
Session Two “Designing a Robot!” Thurs. 7/29 @2pm
Children will learn how to plan, design, and prototype a robot to solve a specific problem in our community. They will receive feedback on their designs and then present final designs. Note: personal laptops and tablets will not be needed.
Workshop Details
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This workshop contains two 90-minute sessions delivered over two days. Though both sessions are recommended for a more complete learning experience, the session design and payment model make it possible to attend one session or the other.
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The sessions are open to all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children.
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All children will be given an acknowledgment of completion. For Brownie Girl Scouts, this will be in the form of badges: Badge 1 (Session One): Programming Robots. Badge 2 (Session Two): Designing Robots, and Badge 3 (Session Two): Showcasing Robots. **Please note: We will arrange Brownie badge pick up or delivery if not available at time of workshop.
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In addition to Wellesley Robotics Team Ultraviolet instructors, each session will include two adult supervisors who have been background checked and approved as mentors by FIRST®, the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education.
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Each session will be limited to 20 children.
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***Payments will be due upon arrival at each session attended ($30 per session, per child). Checks made out to Wellesley Robotics Team are preferred. Cash will be accepted***
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Sessions that do not attain the minimum enrollment (5 students per session) will be canceled 24 hours prior to the scheduled date.
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If you have a laptop or a tablet, please have your child bring it to Session One only. Otherwise, children will share the laptops we have available.
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Food and drink are not allowed in the build space other than water, which we will provide.
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Please arrive five minutes before the conclusion of each session to see what your child has been up to and to assure prompt pick up.
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Masks must be worn by anyone who is not fully vaccinated.
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Location: With much appreciation to the management of Linden Square Wellesley, we are located at 165 Linden Street, between Talbots and Wellesley Tavern.
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Our team values equity and inclusion. If cost is a barrier to participation please email us to arrange a confidential scholarship (wellesleyfrc@gmail.com)