Competitive Tournament Robotics Fundamentals with VEX IQ (Current Grades 2-6)

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Whether you’re new to the world of robotics or looking to take your programming skills to the next level, this program has it all. Students will use the VEX IQ Robotics Kit to build, test and program their own robot, maneuvering it through challenges and obstacle courses. This course will systematically prepare fundamental robotics skills for annual competitions. Students will build their skill set in physics, coding and the engineering design process. No VEX Robotics experience is required for students.

STUDENTS WILL BE:

• Challenged to think critically and divergently

• Developing computational thinking

• Becoming comfortable with iteration

• Valuing the importance of learning from failure

• Learning about jobs of the future

• Mentored and taught by highly qualified professionals

• Encouraged to develop a growth mindset

• Exposed to the newest and most advanced technology

• Gaining confidence and results in competitive robotics

SAMPLE TOPICS IN CLASS:

• What are Engineering Notebooks and how do we use them

• Gears and Gear Ratios

• Pendulums, Pulleys and Levers

• ​​Drivetrain, Object Manipulators and Lifting Mechanisms

• Bumper Switch and LED Touch

• Scratch/C++ Robotics Programming

• Autonomous Robot and Driver Control Programs

INSTRUCTORS BACKGROUND:

• VEX IQ & V5 official certified instructors

• VEX IQ & V5 experienced Coaches, Referees, and Judges

WHY BLAZE?

• In the 2022-2023 Season, Blaze had 13 IQ Elementary teams. 12 teams advanced to the State Championship, Blaze won Washington 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place. 9 teams advanced into World Championship.

• We establish the pathway to students’ Robotics Journey from Zero to Hero. After the class, they can start the Competition Season by joining a Blaze competition team once team formation begins. 

• Students will meet potential competition teammates in this class

• Blaze Robotics is a VEX Official Event Partner that hosts REC Foundation VEX IQ Competitions (VIQC) and VEX V5 Robotics Competitions (VRC) 

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS:

Cancellation requests must be received at least 1 month prior to the class start date.  A 3% transaction fee will be retained per class session. We cannot issue refunds if the cancellation occurs within one month of the start date. If your student cannot attend a class due to illness or an emergency, please speak with our staff about transferring to a different session date. If Blaze Robotics Academy cancels a class, you’ll receive a full refund of fees paid for that Class.