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Below is an overview of our weekly spring program schedule - to see information on the class you are interested in, click on the program name on the left hand side
**Please pay attention to dates as we have no classes the week of Easter, the week of the World Festival for First Lego League (we will be in St. Louis representing Canada) or the weekend of Victoria Day holiday
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Wee-Bots I
Introduction to Simple Machines |
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Children will build and play with lego models, exploring how obects in the world around them have movement. They will be predicting results, experimenting, and exploring the basic mechanical principles of gears, levers. pulleys and wheels and axles. They will be actively involved in creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills. This is a structured time of learning.
This program will be offered for 2 hours/week for 4 weeks
• Recommended for ages 7-8
• No previous experience is required
• Students will have a partner for some activities and are expected to co-operate and share well
• Max. class size of 6
program dates:
Tuesday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm
Dates:
Session 1:
March 22, 29, April 5, 12
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Session 2: May 10, 17, 24, 31
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Saturday mornings 9:00-11:00am
Dates
Session 1: March 26, April 2, 9, 16
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Session 2: May 7, 14, (**no class May 21), 28, June 4
program cost: $110+ HST
**we have no classes the weekend of Victoria Day holiday |
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Wee-Bots II
Introduction to Robotics for 7-8 year olds |
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Children will be using the Lego Wedo platform from Lego. They will begin the process of undertanding a robot and its construction and design as they program simple robot models that are plugged into a computer. They will be actively involved in creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills as well as developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is a structured environment and requires children who are motivated to listen and learn on the computer while having the distraction of playing with the lego.
This program will be offered for 2 hours/week for 5 weeks
• Recommended for ages 6-8
• No previous experience is required however they should have completed Wee-Bots I
• Students will have a partner for activities and are expected to co-operate and share well
• Max. class size of 6
program dates:
Thursday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm
Dates
May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
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Saturday mornings 11:30-1:30pm
Dates
May 7, 14, (**no class May 21), 28, June 4, 11
Program cost $125 +HST
**we have no classes the weekend of Victoria Day holiday |
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E-Bots
The Foundations of Programming Level I
Introduction |
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There is nothing more exciting than a new adventure and that is certainly what a child will feel like they are doing when the world of robotics presents itself. Children will learn what a robot is, how it works, and what sensors are available to make it come to life. Sensors will be explained through analysis, experiment and observation. in an interactive environment. Taking this new found knowledge they will be asked to design and program robots that are "tasked" to produce certain results. Their knowledge of the sensors and how to program them will provide the solution to their design and the task their robot has been given. This will be done working in pairs which will compliment their communication skills and interactive group play.
This level will be available as a half-day program which will have more emphasis on programming and construction time will be limited and a full-day program which will allow for more construction time. Both of these programs will cover the necessary programming constructs for a child to continue to the level II program.
This program will run for 2 hours/ week for 10 weeks
• Recommended for ages 9-15
• Students should have completed grade 3 in June 2010
• No previous experience is required
• Students will have a partner for most activities and are expected to co-operate and share well
• Max. class size of 10
program dates:
Tuesday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm
Dates
March 22, 29, April 5, 12, (**no classes April 19 & 26), May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7
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Saturday mornings 9-11:00am
Dates
March 26, April 2, 9, 16, (**no classes April 23 & 30), May 7, 14, (*no class May 21), 28, June 4, 11, 18
program cost: $250 + HST
**we have no classes the week of Easter, the week of the World Festival for First Lego League (we will be in St. Louis representing Canada) or the weekend of Victoria Day holiday
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E-Bots II
The Foundations of Programming Level II
Intermediate |
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Continuing their robotics journey from level I, children will be all that more encouraged in their adventure as they are able to more freely program and design their robots as harder challenges present themselves. Understanding the sensors, more complicated programming concepts will be explored with more emphasis on problem solving, teamwork and exploration. Level II will complete the foundation of sensors and will lead into level III's even more complicated programming.
This program will run for 2 hours/week for 10 weeks
• Recommended for ages 9-15
• Students should have completed grade 3 in June 2010
• Previous Foundations of Programming Level I is needed
• Students will have a partner for most activities and are expected to co-operate and share well
• Max. class size of 10
program dates:
Thursday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm
Dates
March 24, 31, April 7, 14,
(**no classes April 21 & 28), May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
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Saturdays 11:30-1:30pm
Dates
March 26, April 2, 9, 16, (**no classes April 23 & 30), May 7, 14, (*no class May 21), 28, June 4, 11, 18
program cost: $250+ HST
**we have no classes the week of Easter, the week of the World Festival for First Lego League (we will be in St. Louis representing Canada) or the weekend of Victoria Day holiday
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E-Bots III
The Foundations of Programming Level III
Advanced |
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This level is for children who have completed levels I & II and are interested in extending their knowledge of programming constructs. They will be using more complex programming and tackling more challenging tasks with regards to the robots' design and build. This level and its concepts are encouraged to have, to be considered for a spot on an E-Bots FLL team for Fall 2010.
•Recommended for ages 9-15 (turning 9 in 2010)
•Students should have completed grade 3 in June 2010
• Previous Foundations of Programming Level II is needed
• Students will have to work on a team and are expected to co-operate, share well and have a good work ethic
• Max. class size of 10
program dates:
Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Dates
March 23, 30, April 6, 13, (**no classes April 20 & 27), May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8
Program Cost $250 +HST
**we have no classes the week of Easter, the week of the World Festival for First Lego League (we will be in St. Louis representing Canada)
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| E-Bots Friday night club |
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This fun, highly energized club takes place on Friday nights. Designed so the kids have a long time to construct and play, they arrive anytime after 4pm, whenever you can get here from school until 9pm.
This club is for the child who has completed our Foundation of Programming level III-at the very least level II (or have had previous LEGO robotics experience working with sensors and more complex robot behaviours, please call the office) and wants to continue Lego Robotics as a hobby.
They may or may not have an NXT kit at home but enjoy and want the group interaction this club provides, as they work in pairs or small groups. A new task is given each week, at the beginning of the club night for the children to complete in the form of a competition at the end of the evening. They have to work through the design, programming, build, quality control and presentation of their robot to complete the task that is given. Pizza dinner (3 slices + a pop) will be included in the evening.
• For ages 9-15
• Students should be currently in grade 4-9
• Previous foundation of programming level II at least or III is needed
• Students will have to work on a team and are expected to co-operate, share well and have a good work ethic
• children should be self-motivated and mature enough to stay focused on their robotic activities as this is not instructional sit-down teaching but rather a club where the highlight each week will be on a new concept worked into a fun challenging task that they work on their own time schedule to complete.
• parents should be aware that children will be photographed for youtube videos to show off their challenges, names are never included
Friday nights 4-9pm
Dates:
Session 1: April 1, 8, 15
Session 2: May 27, June 3, 10
COST is:
$150 + HST for Session 1
$150 + HST for Session 2
sign up for the 2 sessions for $275 +HST |
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| E-Bots Saturday night club |
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This is the same fun, highly energized club that takes place on Friday nights ONLY it's on Saturdays! Demand for this club has forced us to find a new time to offer, it so here it is!
Designed so the kids have a long time to construct and play, they arrive at 3pm and they are here until 8pm!
This club is for the child who has completed our Foundation of Programming level II-or can be level III (or have had previous LEGO robotics experience working with sensors and more complex robot behaviours, please call the office) and wants to continue Lego Robotics as a hobby.
They may or may not have an NXT kit at home but enjoy and want the group interaction this club provides, as they work in pairs or small groups. A new task is given each week, at the beginning of the club night for the children to complete in the form of a competition at the end of the evening. They have to work through the design, programming, build, quality control and presentation of their robot to complete the task that is given. Pizza dinner (3 slices + a pop) will be included in the evening.
• For ages 9-15
• Students should be currently in grade 4-9
• Previous foundation of programming level II at least or III is needed
• Students will have to work on a team and are expected to co-operate, share well and have a good work ethic
• children should be self-motivated and mature enough to stay focused on their robotic activities as this is not instructional sit-down teaching but rather a club where the highlight each week will be on a new concept worked into a fun challenging task that they work on their own time schedule to complete.
• parents should be aware that children may be photographed for youtube videos to show off their challenges, names are never included
Saturday evenings 3:00-8:00pm
Dates:
Session 1: April 2, 9, 16
Session 2: May 28, June 4, 11
COST is:
$150 + HST for Session 1
$150 + HST for Session 2
sign up for the 2 sessions for $275 +HST |
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 E-Bots for Parents & Teachers |
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Are you watching your child program robots and feeling a little envious that they didn't have these when you were younger? Or perhaps you are a teacher that wants to bring robotics into your classroom and don't know where to start?
Okay, it's your turn! Here is your opportunity to have some fun, program some robots and compete in some challenges. It will also give you a good insight into what your child is learning and give you something else to share....
Thursday Nights 7:30-9:30pm
Dates
March 24, 31, April 7, 14,
(**no classes April 21 & 28), May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9
Cost is: $250 +HST
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