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\nRobotics/CodingÂ
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\nRobotics and coding are becoming critical parts of the lives of today's youth. Youth are being prepared for jobs that don't yet exist and need to be prepared to think\, create and inspire! Robotics builds science\, technology\, engineering and math skills\, providing students with real world experiences\, which provides practice critically thinking about problems and solutions while developing programming skills and team building. AAALC robotics programs begin as young as VPK and encourage students to continue through high school and beyond.
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\nRobotics is a program provided based on the age and skill of the campers. Lego Education WeDoâ„¢ materials are some of the items used to provide hands on lessons incorporating science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. Students work together in small groups to build and program various levels of robots. From building working models of alligators\, ferris wheels\, drumming monkeys and more to building and coding more complex creations. Younger campers will make basic robots based on specific skills\, abilities and interests. Coding activities will be incorporated into daily lessons as well as young campers learn the ways computers and robots are essential to everyday life.
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\nOnce programmed\, students use the model for different purposes\, experimenting with programming techniques. These educational opportunities encourage students to develop broader communication and language skills through cross curricular projects.
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