Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does my child have to have experience with Robotics or computers?
A: No, because we will be working with the children introducing the concepts that will let them build their knowledge to complete the tasks. The robot's task requires different levels of knowledge which lets more than one child work on the task and have input.
Yes if they want to be on an FLL E-Bots Team. There are requirements for our FLL teams, application usually takes place in early summer.

Q: What is the adult to student ratio?
A: John is the "head coach" at E-Bots. He will be the mentor for concepts and learning sessions. In the summer we have additional summer staff and volunteers which assist in the group tasks and challenges. At a minimum, there will be John +1 volunteer for 10 children.

Q: Will my child be in front of a computer all the time?
A: No, there will be concepts and learning sessions which they may be sitting through but for the majority of the time there will interactive group work when the children will be moving around building their robots and testing them at the task assigned.

Q: My child, under 9, is very smart....can they come?
A: We have spent quite a bit of time with children here at E-Bots and feel that the ages we have chosen will ensure that the children get the most out of their experience based on factors such as reading ability and level of focus, math & science skills. If they are under 9, try a Wee-Bots class.

Q: Will my 9 year old be with the older children?
A: Yes, lego robotics provides an open environment for children to work at different levels sharing their knowledge and experience. Both older and younger children can learn much from each other.

Q: What time can I drop-off and pick-up?
A: Generally 10 minutes before class time is all that is necessary. Parents are not included during activity time as the children find this very distracting but parents are invited 10 minutes before the end of class to see what the children have created. Please call the office for extended p/u and d/o possibilities and costs.

Q: What does my child need to bring?
A: No need to bring your mindstorms kit if you have one. We don't want to mix up pieces and be responsible for them going missing. If your child wants to bring a journal to take their own notes, they are welcome to do that. The use of MP3's, hand held games or cell phone games will only be allowed before or after club. Please label all important items.

Q: Do you provide lunch in the summer?
A: No we do not, your child will need to arrive with 2 snacks (if they need it) and a packed lunch. We have a "no peanut butter policy" in place, pack what you would if they were eating at school. We do have a microwave for heating up food and a small fridge.

Q: What is the refund policy?
A: If you should need to cancel your spot within 3 weeks before the starting date of a program we will refund your money, minus a $50 registration fee . Cancellation of a program within 3 weeks of a program start date is refunded at 50% of the cost. Once a program has started there is no refund. All requests must be in writing.

Q: Do you have a team for the First Lego League?
A: FLL happens in the Fall each year, a request will go out during the early summer months for all children who have completed the necessary levels to compete.

Q: I have a teenager who has been involved at his/her school in robotics, can they come and do some high school volunteer hours?
A: Yes, give us a call and we will have a short interview with them to see what level they are at and in what way we can make their experience the best for them. Call the office.

Q: I have a question that is not listed here?
A: Great! Email us at info@ebots.ca or call the office 905-337-1299. We will gladly answer it and share it here for others to see.