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Youth Robotics
Robotics
Programs that provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and robotics instruction for youth are increasingly popular, offering hands-on learning opportunities that can inspire future careers in technology and engineering. The YMCA of the Roses in conjunction with Young Thinkers of York is able to assist your child in learning these concepts through programs provided at our TechRev facility at 301 W Market St, York PA.
FIRST LEGO League – RoboThinkers
RoboThinkers is a youth robotics program in York City that participates in the international FIRST LEGO League (FLL), a STEM program for students aged 10-14. The program aims to teach students about science, technology, engineering, and math, encouraging them to apply their learning for years to come. The FLL challenge consists of core values, project, robot design, and robot games, with core values focusing on teamwork, innovation, impact, inclusion, and fun. The robot games involve designing, building, and programming an autonomous robot to score points.
FIRST Tech Challenge – RoboMasters
Through the support of community grants, the RoboMasters FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) high school robotics team has been representing the City of York since 2021. The team, aged 14-18, competes in a head-to-head robotics challenge in an alliance format. The program teaches STEAM skills, engineering principles, and community outreach. Teams must raise funds, design and market their brand, and participate in community outreach for awards. Participants have access to millions of dollars in college scholarships. and a chance to participate in the state championship.
Jr Saturday Club (Ages 6 & 7)
The Jr. Saturday Club is an educational program focused on robotics and engineering, designed for students between the ages of 6 and 7. It offers practical instruction in coding, building, and engineering through the use of robots and other educational resources. The program is a pioneering initiative in York City, with the objective of offering educational robots and resources to underserved communities.
Saturday Club (Ages 8 – 15)
The Saturday Club is a youth robotics and engineering program for students aged 8-14, providing hands-on lessons in coding and engineering using robots and other learning tools. The program is the first of its kind in York City, aiming to provide educational robots and resources to underserved communities. Students build robots, learn about mechanics, and code them to complete challenges.
For additional informational, contact Ray Ames, [email protected]
FIRST LEGO League
RoboThinkers
RoboThinkers is a youth robotics program located in York City that participates in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competitions. FLL is an international program that introduces young people in grades 5 to 8 to the exciting fields of science and technology. Through hands-on, team-based challenges, participants engage in research, problem-solving, and engineering design. The program aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/16/24 | 2/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/16/24 - 02/28/25
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FIRST Tech Challenge
RoboMasters
First Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition designed for students in grades 9-12. It challenges them to design, build, program, and operate robots to play a floor game in an alliance format. Participants learn valuable STEM and life skills through the process, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication. The program aims to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through the hands-on activities and collaborative nature of the challenge, students develop a range of technical and interpersonal abilities that will serve them well in future academic and professional pursuits.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/16/24 | 2/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/16/24 - 02/28/25
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Register |
Jr Saturday Club (Ages 6 & 7)
The Jr. Saturday Club is a fun and educational program aimed at kids aged 6 to 7, focusing on robotics and engineering. It provides hands-on learning experiences in coding, construction, and engineering using robots and various educational tools. This innovative initiative in York City seeks to bring educational robots and resources to communities that need them the most.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/16/24 | 5/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/16/24 - 05/31/25
Sa - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Register |
Saturday Club (Ages 8 -15)
The Saturday Club is an exciting robotics and engineering program designed for young learners aged 8 to 15. It offers engaging, hands-on experiences in coding and engineering through the use of robots and various educational tools. As the first program of its kind in York City, it focuses on delivering valuable resources and educational robots to communities that need them the most.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/16/24 | 5/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/16/24 - 05/31/25
Sa - 9:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register |
