You will receive 18-21 hours of professional development for each session you complete. The camps run Monday through Friday – either 8:30 am – 11:30 am OR 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. We ask that you arrive 15 min prior and stay 15 min after dismissal. Also, the Thursday of each week, we will set up for the competitions- which could add another 3 hours of PD. The dates and times for each specific session are below.
VEX IQ Beginner: This camp will be centered around the VEX IQ robotics kit used by many schools in Arkansas. This camp will focus on introducing students to VEX IQ robotics components, programming methods, and construction techniques. Camp is open to all rising 3rd-8th grade students.
VEX IQ Advanced: This camp is for students already familiar with VEX IQ robotics kits, either through their school, last year’s camp, or by attending Sessions 1 or 2. This camp will focus on advance building and programming strategies, including the use of sensors. This camp is open to all rising 3rd-8th grade students.
VEX EDR: Explore the worlds of engineering, robotics, and coding with the VEX Robotics Design System. Get hands-on experience building a frame and base for the robot and engineer its wiring. Teams must adapt their robots to compete in user-piloted challenges and obstacle courses as well as autonomous robot challenges requiring programming using the ROBOTC software. This camp is open to rising 6th-12th grade boys and girls.