Spring 2024 Holland Bloorview FIRST Robotics - Intermediate Program

Ages: 10-14 years old

Intermediate Robotics

The program is designed for learning and engineered for fun, using the LEGO Spike Prime kits that are part of the LEGO® Learning System. It includes bright colors, friendly shapes, and a simple coding environment to get learners excited about robotics. As a component of the LEGO® Learning System and this is a 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 build more advanced robots & explores Scratch
• Learner have fun with real-world engineering tasks; easy-to-use app; block-based programming to solve challenges.
• Learners will collaborate in challenges.

Dates: Sunday 10:00-12:00 pm, April 21 to June 2, 2024 (please note that there is NO CLASS on May 19th )

Eligibility:

• Participants must be able to safely and successfully participate in a structured 2-hour large group program.
• Participants must be motivated to participate in robotics and actively work towards their goals, 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 (Intermediate 10-14 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.

If you have questions please contact the program coordinator, Lynn Rampertab at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, Canada