Robotics Extracurriculuar Activities

Elemebntary school programs are focused on a robot construction system that can help students develop a variety of skills, including:

• STEM skills: helps students learn about science, engineering, programming, sensors, and automation. 
• Critical thinking: helps students develop computational thinking skills that are useful in the workplace and everyday life. 
• Creativity: encourages students to be creative and imagine what they can build. 
• Teamwork: helps students learn to work together in groups. 
• Problem-solving: helps students develop problem-solving skills. 
• Soft skills: competitions help students learn soft skills like communication, collaboration, and time management. 

This program is suitable for students from elementary to middle school and doesn't require any prior knowledge of robotics. The system includes snap-together plastic pieces, programmable sensors, and user-friendly software. Each kit also comes with a hand tool to make assembly and disassembly easier. 

Robotics also offers competitions for students to participate in. These competitions are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels, and culminate in the Robotics World Championship each April.

8th-12^th Grade Robotics Extracurricular Activities

8-12 graders have the oppotunity to build on existing skills which offer several benefits for STEM education, including: developing critical problem-solving skills, promoting computational thinking, fostering teamwork and collaboration, providing a flexible and powerful hardware system with versatile mechanical components, enabling hands-on learning through building and programming robots, and aligning with educational standards through structured STEM Labs that can be adapted to different classrooms; making it a valuable tool for students to learn essential skills for the 21st century workforce while engaging in creative design and experimentation. 

Key benefits:

• Accessible for beginners: the software system is designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive programming and easily understandable mechanics, making it suitable for students with varying levels of robotics experience. 
• Flexible design: The wide range of robotics parts allows for diverse robot builds, catering to various project needs and encouraging creative problem-solving. 
• Wireless programming and control: Students can program their robots using software and control them wirelessly via the V5 controller, facilitating rapid testing and iteration. 
• Integrated STEM curriculum: provides comprehensive STEM Labs with standards-aligned activities, covering concepts like mechanical design, programming, and sensor integration. 
• Competition opportunities: robotics competitions provide a platform for students to apply their skills in a challenging and engaging environment, promoting teamwork and strategic thinking. 
• Real-world applications: the system can be used to model real-world robotic systems, helping students understand how robotics principles are applied in various industries. 
• Computational thinking development: the programming aspect encourages students to develop key computational thinking skills like logic, algorithms, and debugging. 
• Collaboration and communication: working on a robotics project with peers fosters collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. 

Robotics Summer Camps

Robotics summer camps offer a variety of engaging robotics curriculum opportunities, including:

• STEM learning: Campers can explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building and coding. 
• Creative problem solving: Campers can learn to solve problems and real-world scenarios through teamwork and independent work. 
• Making friends: Campers can meet new friends with similar interests and build camaraderie. 
• Developing confidence: Campers can try new things and learn about themselves in a supportive environment. 
• Learning life skills: Campers can apply what they learn to solve problems and explore niche subjects. 
• Creating memories: Campers can form unforgettable moments with new friends and mentors. 

Family and Community Engagement with Robotics Tournaments

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Cabarrus County Robotics events, including:

• Referees: Keep things fair 
• Emcee: Keep things exciting 
• Queuer: Keep things on schedule 
• Pit Admin Assistant: Help teams and guests with questions 
• Practice Field Official: Oversee practice fields and ensure teams have access to practice time 
• Scorekeeper Referee: Record scores using the TM Mobile app or paper score sheets 
• Team Check-in: Welcome teams as they arrive