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Starkey Ranch Robotics for Beginners

Robotics Advancement in Libraries (RAIL)

In honor of National STEM Day, Starkey Ranch is hosting Robotics Advancement in Libraries ( RAIL) for a day of cool robots, learning fun and, STEM. 

Come have some robot fun with RAIL (Robotics Advancement in Libraries), a hands-on robotics program created by high school student Ana Thomas as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project to expand access to hands-on STEM and robotics learning through local libraries. This beginner-friendly program encourages kids to experiment, problem-solve, work together, and discover different ways robots can sense, move, and respond.

Participants will work in small groups and rotate through three hands-on activity stations:

• Line Tracking- create paths for a robot to follow using sensors.
• Maze Programing- Program a robot to navigate a maze.
• Obstacle Course-Manually guide a robot through an obstacle course.

Important to Know: 

• This program is designed for ages 8-12, and don`t need any prior coding knowledge.
• This program is limited to 12 participants to ensure everyone gets hands-on time with the robots. Registration is required.
• Parents are welcome to stay, but not required. 
• This program will start promptly. If attendee is more than 5 minutes late, your spot may be given to someone in the waitlist.
• If you can`t attend the program, please cancel or call the library so another child may participate in the program.

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