Ages: 5–6
Duration: 1 Hour
Overview: Robotics with LEGO SPIKE Essential
Focus: Introduce robotics through hands-on activities that enhance creativity, critical thinking, and future tech interests.

Key Activities:

Build Simple Machines: Kids create basic machines, fostering teamwork and mechanical understanding.

Solve Puzzles: Engaging puzzles teach sequencing and loops, enhancing problem-solving and logical thinking.

Ages: 7-8
Duration: 1 hour
Overview: Intro to Block Coding (Scratch) and Sensor Robotics
Focus: Children learn LEGO® SPIKE Essential and Scratch, mastering sensors and coding logic.

Key Activities:

Build Machines: Construct basic machines with LEGO SPIKE, fostering teamwork and mechanics.

Create a Story: Develop an engaging game in Scratch, enhancing creativity and programming.

Optional: Guidance for National Robotics Competition to apply skills effectively.

Ages: 9–10
Session Duration: 1.5 Hours
Overview: Transition to Competition-Ready Robotics and Real-World Coding
Focus: Intermediate robotics with VEX IQ and LEGO SPIKE Prime; foundational Python programming.

Key Activities:

Maze Navigation: Program robots to navigate mazes, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking.

Sorting Algorithms: Sort objects with robots, reinforcing algorithm and robotics mechanics.

Game Development: Code interactive games in Python, fostering creativity and technical skills.

IoT Projects: Use Micro:bit to create weather stations, connecting coding to real-world applications.

Optional: Preparation for VEX IQ Challenge, Bebras Challenge, NOI Junior.

Key Activities: Students will have the opportunity to design and build autonomous robots, such as innovative drone launchers, and create interactive websites and sophisticated AI applications, for instance, developing a weather app using the OpenWeatherMap API for real-time data retrieval.

Optional: Additionally, there will be dedicated support for participants aiming to compete in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Advanced category and the VEX Robotics World Championship, providing an enriching experience that prepares them for success in highly competitive environments.

AI skills are essential for future jobs—begin learning them now.
Ages: 13 and up
Duration: 1.5 hours
Overview: Teach students AI/ML skills and data decision-making to enhance portfolios, compete effectively, and prepare for future careers.

Key Activities:

Hands-on AI basics with coding using visual tools

Python-based ML and data analysis

Advanced ML, neural networks, and competition prep

Workshop Title: Mastering the Art of Presentation
Ages: 7-12
Duration: 1.5 hours

Overview: Students will enhance their speaking abilities and gain confidence in their unique voices, equipped with strategies to articulate thoughts effectively and succeed in future endeavors.

Key Activities

Articulation Exercises: Tongue twisters for clarity. Role-playing diverse scenarios for enunciation.

Stage Presence Development: Body language techniques for confidence. Performance practice focusing on eye contact and posture.

Interactive Presentations: Prepare a short presentation on a chosen topic. Peer feedback sessions for delivery refinement.

Confidence Building Activities: Improv games for spontaneity. Mindfulness techniques to combat anxiety.