Robotics Club (2023-2024)

⚙️Hybrid Program

Join us for a year-long learning journey in our themed Clubs that allow students to build expertise in a skill vertical, earn micro-credentials issued by Digital Promise.  All clubs get access to our award winning online learning platform “STEAM Hub” at no additional cost so learning can continue at home.

Our clubs focus on:

• Purpose driven learning
• Focus on foundational to deep development
• Project based learning
• Progressive growth with exposure to variety of tools

The Robotics Club is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore the field of robotics and develop their skills and knowledge in this exciting area. Through a series of interactive and engaging activities, students will learn how to design, build, and program their own robots, and how to compete in robotics competitions.

The mechatronics component of the program is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary education in mechanics, electronics, and computer control systems. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will learn how to design, build, and program complex mechatronic systems, such as robots, drones, and automated manufacturing systems. The 12+ Club will focus on the First Technology Challenge competition and will be part of STEM Minds community team to compete. For more details: CLICK HERE: FTC

At the end of the year, if students are enrolled in the full 3 terms, they will earn a micro-credential endorsed by Digital Promise. The badge will be issued and can be included in student portfolio.

Saturdays: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

• Fall – Sept. 16th – Dec. 9th (** No Class: Oct 7th) – 12 session
• Winter – Jan. 13th – April 27th (** No class: Feb 17th, March 9th, March 16th, March 30th) – 12 sessions
• Spring – May 4th- June 15th (** No class on May 18th) – 6 sessions

Cost of Program:

• Full Year Cost:  (30 sessions): $1,200 + HST per year
• Fall / Winter Cost: 12 week: $480 + HST
• Spring Cost: 6 week:  $240 + HST
• Per session Cost: $40 + HST per class

Monthly payment and pro-rated options available. Please contact us at info@stemminds.com

Students enrolling in the FTC Community team will need to participate in the full year program starting in September:

• Competition Team Registration: May – October
• Challenge is Released: September
• Qualifying Tournaments: November – December
• Provincial Championships: January/February World Championship: April

LEARNING TOOLS:

Students use a variety of robots to learn coding, robot design and challenges: Lego EV3, MBot, Makeblock 10-1 Robot kits. Specifically, students will be setup as part of a STEM Minds community team to compete in the FIRST Technology Challenge competition. For more details CLICK HERE

STEAM Hub Courses Included (Tier 8):

• Robotics with Sphero
• Robotics with Dash
• Robotics with LEGO™ EV3
• Coding with micro:bit
• Coding with Arduino

If the students complete any 3 courses, they will earn the Robotics Micro-credentials. Please CLICK HERE for more details.

MONTHLY THEMES (2023/2024):

Ages 8-12 CLUB

• SEPTEMBER: Robotics with Lego EV3
• OCTOBER: Robotics with Lego EV3
• NOVEMBER: Robotics with Lego EV3
• DECEMBER: Robotics with MBOT
• JANUARY: Mechatronics
• FEBRUARY: Mechatronics
• MARCH: Mechatronics
• APRIL: Mechatronics
• MAY: Mechatronics
• JUNE: Mechatronics

Ages 12+ CLUB: FTC Robotics Community Team:  FTC Details

• SEPTEMBER: Mechatronics
• OCTOBER: Mechatronics
• NOVEMBER: Mechatronics
• DECEMBER: Mechatronics
• JANUARY: Mechatronics
• FEBRUARY: Mechatronics
• MARCH: Mechatronics
• APRIL: Mechatronics
• MAY: Mechatronics
• JUNE: Mechatronics

Note:

• No classes on statutory holidays and related long weekends
• Any makeup classes due to inclement weather will be held on Fridays or a store credit provided
• Minimum 5 enrolments per age group are required to run the club, otherwise age groups will be merged but students will be allowed to pick their choice of tool for learning and design their own learning path with our instructors
• At the start of every term, our instructors will work with the students in the first session to build their learning pathway and interests. This will drive their learning journey. Parents will be provided with regular updates.
• Payment options are available for families. Please send us an email at info@stemminds.com so we can discuss further
• If enrolling in multiple programs or siblings, please use code Sibling10 at time of checkout, If the discount code is applied incorrectly, we reserve the right to connect with you to adjust the order amount accordingly