Starkey Ranch Robotics for Beginners
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About this event
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.
Location
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, New Port Richey, FL
Listed by Pasco County Libraries. Details can change — check the official page before you go.