TINY SPARKLES
a 501(c)(3) non-profit
PAST EVENTS
2018 Robotics mid -winter boot camp
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Robotics winter camp is designed to introduce kids to robot design and computer programming using basic machine principles to create robots capable of performing simple tasks. Kids get hands-on experience with the VEX IQ platform and software, exploring the boundless world of robotics and engineering to create a perfect mixture of fun and imagination that can help expand their creative mind.
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Kids will build with VEX IQ, learning the mechanics to construct their robots.
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They’ll program the robot to run both with remote controls and autonomously using Robot C software.
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Learn how to design effective robots, overcome design challenges, and effectively use motors, and sensors in a winning combination to create a robot for a specific task.
Python for kids
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Python for kids is fun and engaging. Kids start by learning about coding fundamentals such as variables, loops, and if/then statements. From there, they progress to working with graphics and eventually to building games.
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Mini projects like A Magic 8 Ball, A Comeback Generator, A Dice Game, or a Fortune Teller Game
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Additional projects may include creatively generated Text Based Adventure Game, a Snake Game, or a Quiz Game
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Positive interaction and group collaboration, beta test each other’s projects
VEX IQ 2018
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Kids unfamiliar with robotics and VEX will learn the basics of building, driving and programming VEX robots. Kids will learn through a hands-on, project-based approach.
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For kids familiar with robotics and VEX, this will be a VEX IQ Competition guidance and Next Level discovery where they will learn the rules for Next Level 2018-2019 game, work on creating their design notebooks, building and modifying clawbots, game strategy and advanced programming skills using RobotC.
VEX IQ 2017 competition boot camp​​
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Kids unfamiliar with robotics and VEX will learn the basics of building, driving and programming VEX robots. Kids will learn through a hands-on, project-based approach.
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For kids familiar with robotics and VEX, this will be a VEX IQ Competition guidance and Next Level discovery where they will learn the rules for Next Level 2018-2019 game, work on creating their design notebooks, building and modifying clawbots, game strategy and advanced programming skills using RobotC.