Spring 2024 Holland Bloorview FIRST Robotics - Junior Program

Junior Robotics

Designed for learning, engineered for fun! Using the LEGO’s SPIKE Essential kits to encourage hands-on play and learning to make creative problem-solving concrete and tangible, by providing learners with the tools to imagine and invent the future. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. It engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional development. This system is an intuitive, inclusive, and highly adaptable hands-on learning system.

What you will learn

• Learners will use Minifigures, with different characteristics and personalities, to make problem-solving relatable.
• Learners will code using Icon- and word-based block code.
• Learners will use a two-port Hub, motors, light matrix and a colour sensor to bring their solutions to life

Dates: April 24, 2024 to May 29th, 2024

Eligibility:

• Participants must be able to safely and successfully participate in a structured 2-hour large group program.
• Participants must be interested in participating in the selected robotics program as well as be motivated to work towards a selected goal actively throughout the session.
• Children must be the appropriate age to participate in the program or be turning that age during the program ( Junior 6-10 years old).
• If a child would benefit from and/or require 1:1 support during program in order to participate safely and/or successfully, it is the responsibility of the caregiver to source 1:1 support for the participant prior to clients' spot being confirmed. **Note: 1:1 support can not be a direct family member.**

Cancellation Policy

Participants will be charged the full program fee if they cancel less than one week before the program start date.

What happens after registration?

Register by purchasing your ticket and completing the order form. You will receive a confirmation and receipt in the mail, or a phone call if more information is required. You will be contacted for a participant screening appointment.

• Payments will be processed with your registration information.
• You must complete an intake interview with our Recreational Therapeutic Specialist before the start of the program to secure your participation. The therapist will contact you directly to set up this appointment.

Host or Publisher Holland Bloorview FIRST Robotics Program