DESCRIPTION

Blaze Robotics STEAM Workshops are designed to provide a creative space for your child to discover and develop their interests in technology. At a Blaze workshop, students have the opportunity to explore 3D modeling, 3D printing, robotics and programming. Students move at their own pace through design, build and test tasks with increasing difficulty which provide a sense of accomplishment and demonstration of growing skills. The project-based learning format consists of an exciting blend of robotics, coding, and artistic vision providing students a hands-on learning environment to empower their innovation.

*Students in project-based learning (PBL) classrooms across the United States significantly outperform students in typical classrooms, according to four studies released by Lucas Education Research, along with researchers from five major universities. Blaze Robotics Academy’s project-based learning workshops feature guided mini-lessons demonstrating and utilizing current software and hardware with the intention of giving students as many tools in their creative and technical arsenal as possible, enabling skill development and discovery throughout their STEAM Journey.

Depending on each student’s level of expertise and interests, they may choose to focus on specific subjects - a student may focus on 3D design, modeling and printing objects such as airplanes, rockets, the Eiffel Tower and custom problem-solving designs they model themselves and print. Not only is taking a model from a digital image to a real-world 3D object challenging and creative, it’s fun!

Students may also choose to design and build robots to solve real-world problems, once again combining fun with the development of future-ready skills. Students will have the opportunity to design, build and test their own robots utilizing VEX Robotics elements while learning block-based or text-based coding. The design options are as endless as their creativity!

Blaze Workshops also provide a flexible schedule for your budding technologist. You select the dates and times that work within your family’s schedule.

What will spark your child’s passion for technology and engineering?

OBJECTIVES

Discover and explore different technologies
Explore and learn robotics building and programming techniques, block-based coding and/or C++ (text-based coding) - depending on each participant’s level of expertise
Develop skills in 3D design, 3D modeling and printing, discover product design
Explore technology tools including hardware and software (from the workings of 3D printers and IDEs to robot brains)
Discover mechanical and software engineering
Apply math, science and technology to fun projects
Develop collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, troubleshooting, innovation, and perseverance skills with hands-on learning

FOR STUDENTS WHO…

Need flexibility for scheduling
Want to learn a variety of subjects
Enjoy self-paced, hands-on learning

GRADE LEVEL

Kindergarten - Grade 2

Grades 3 - 5
Grade 6

FORMAT

Instructor-facilitated: Experienced VEX-certified instructor will provide instruction and guidance
Self-paced: Each student chooses their own path and at their own pace.
Hands-on: Students are provided with materials such as robotics kits and/or computers
Flexible Hours: We offer different time slots during the week, students can come one or more times a week on available days.

DATES and TIME

This program follows the School Year and is available from September 16th to Mid-June.
Flexible check-in and check-out during the hours below, up to 1.5hrs per visit. Booking is required through the link below.
Bellevue Location
Wednesday 1:00 - 6:30 PM
Thursday - Friday 3:30-6:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -1:00 PM, 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Issaquah Location
Monday - Tuesday 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 1:30 - 6:30 PM
Thursday - Friday 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 5:00 PM