LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics for Navigation Summer 2015 Camps (Gr. 6-10)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/14/2015
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(Formally, EV3 for Competition)
Please Note: This course is now a Prerequisite Course for our EV3 for INNOVATION Camp (which will cover similar engineering content but in a very different context with instructional and programming concepts focusing specifically on innovative robotic projects).
Course Description:
Using the latest release, EV3 Robotics System, students will be taught foundational building and programming concepts with learning about the new Programming Features, Sensors, Motors, and Specialty Parts. Students will also learn the EV3 Content Editor and Project File System, as well as the importance of the Engineering/Iterative Design Process with problem-solving for specific mission challenges. Working in teams of two, students will build and program smart robots, including navigation and manipulation, using the different Sensors and Motors. In addition, students will also learn about basics of Gear Systems as well as effective Chassis and Attachment design concepts, how to test the functionality of their robots, problem-solve, etc.
Since students will be working in teams of two, campers may wish to enroll with a friend, relative, or FLL teammate to specifically partner with. If this is the case, please note the requested partnership on the (required) Learning Styles Inventory Form posted below – thank you!
If you are unsure of which robotics camp to enroll your middle school student in, we would recommend starting with our Intro/Intermediate NXT Camp which is completely individualized, for first learning specific engineering and programming concepts. After that, we would recommend enrolling in our, EV3 for Navigation Camp, as a great introduction to the very newest robotics system created by the LEGO Mindstorms Development Team. Students will be learning more in-depth engineering concepts (compared to NXT) using completely updated field mats with detailed measurement and calibration guides, along with other, new and exciting challenges!
If your camper is entering Grade 5 in the Fall AND has been accepted to compete on a specific FLL Team utilizing the EV3 Robotics System, please contactsue@vistateach.biz for consideration of being granted a “grade level enrollment exception” – thank you!
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Designed for students, entering Grades 6 thru 10, who perform well in school with no behavioral concerns that could impact his/her ability to participate in an academically rigorous course requiring application of high-level computer programming and problem-solving skills, sustained attention to detail with completing specific assignments and project challenges, along with effective student collaboration & teamwork with innovating solutions to the problems they are posed.
ONLINE REGISTRATION for Summer Camps is now OPEN!
Our Summer 2015 Camp Sessions for this specific course are posted below. Since our camp courses typically fill up and close out quickly, please contact sue@vistateach.biz to be wait-listed in the event your child is closed out of any of our camp sessions.
TO REGISTER: Click directly on a specific Camp Session below:
AC Session #2 July 6-10 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, MONDAY – FRIDAY
AC Session #3 July 13-17 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, MONDAY – FRIDAY
AC Session #7 August 10-14 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, MONDAY – FRIDAY
Location: Allendale Columbia School, 519 Allens Creek Road, Rochester
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: Students Entering Grades 6 – 10, Fall 2015
Cost: $220.00
REQUIRED FORMS – Please complete & return after registering your camper:
AUTH AND REL _AC - Be sure to do a SAVE AS prior to filling in!
LS_EV3 Navigation - Be sure to do a SAVE AS prior to filling in!
For an optional, full-day camp experience, campers can bring their lunch and register for the supervised lunch period, along with other exciting afternoon camp offerings, at Allendale Columbia School – link will be activated once the school’s Summer Camp Program is published.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.