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| FIRST LEGO League This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 8-14 Cost: $100.00 | |||
| Work in pairs or threes to build and program a LEGO NXT or EV3 robot to conduct game missions on the 4 ft. x 8 ft., 2018 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition field mat. High school students will serve as team mentors and coaches. We will emphasize FLL Core Values. We will introduce the 2018 FLL "Project" and how the Project is judged for fully competitive teams but not prepare a formal project.
The 2018 competition theme is "Into Orbit". Visit the WHERE: 65 Railroad St. in New Milford, at Education Without Walls | |||
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| FLL Junior This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 6-10 Cost: $75.00 | |||
| Join a FIRST LEGO League Junior team (FLLJr)! Learn about space, our solar system and space travel, work individually and as a team to build and program a LEGO WeDo robot to conduct game missions. Adults, and possibly high school students, will serve as team mentors and coaches. We will emphasize FLL Core Values. We will introduce the 2018 FLL Jr. Project, and how the Project is presented at the FLL Expo in the spring of 2019. In this first season, we plan to operate as a "club" team, and not plan to prepare a formal project, but do plan for that in the 2019-2020 season. However, the team may decide to create and present a project this season.
Visit this site to learn more about FIRST and FLL Jr.: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/flljr MORE INFORMATION Although this is our first FLLJunior team, Robotics And Beyond has a long history of involvement with FIRST robotics programs by sponsoring our own FLL team for older students. Our last active team was in 2015 but we are continuing the team this year along with FLLJr. We also have a long relationship with FIRST Robotics Competition teams (FRC - for high schools) through our many student mentors who were FRC members and team leaders. We are excited about helping students to benefit from the many values of the FIRST program which are described below. The theme of this 2018 season, "Mission Moon," especially exciting and all about space, the solar system and space travel. We plan to attend a FLLJr Expo in our area as observers to see what that is all about and be prepared to participate fully next year. WHERE: 65 Railroad St. in New Milford, at Education Without Walls, a wonderful home-schooling organization and facility. EWW has generously offered space for the team at no cost. WHEN: Team meetings will be on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5:30pm but members can work until 6 if they want to. Students will be able to work on other days as long as a parent or guardian is present and the space is available. Team members may arrive as early as 2:45 and do homework or other activities in the EWW common room. We are asking for a contribution of $75 per team member to cover the $300 cost of the registration and materials and other costs, which will run to over $600. If assistance with the fee is needed please send a note to info@roboticsandbeyond.org. If you work for or know of a business or individual who may be interested in sponsoring the team we will greatly appreciate your help to connect with them. Visit the FIRST homepage at https://www.firstinspires.org/ (be sure to explore "About" and other tabs) and the FLL Jr page at https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/flljr FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is one of four levels of robotics team opportunities within the FIRST organization. FIRST stands or For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST robotics programs have teams in every state and many other countries. for elementary and middle-school students in grades 4-8, or aged 8-14. FIRST teams and competitions are about much more than building and competing robots against other teams. FIRST programs involve three main components: Core Values (such as teamwork, sportsmanship, mentoring, responsibility), a Project involving some subject of global importance, and the Robot Game. Teams also provide opportunity for many interests and skills besides mechanical design and programming, such as strategy for scoring points, advertising, fundraising, graphic arts, creating and giving presentations, record keeping, photography and making videos. | |||
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| 3D Modeling and Animation with Maya This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11 Cost: $120.00 | |||
| Sundays January 7, 14 (MLK weekend), 21, 28, and February 4. Makeup days are 2/11 and 2/18 (Presidents weekend) If you want to create 3-dimensional animations that look real and bring your imagination to life, then Maya software is for you. You will learn the fundamental tools of Maya to create 3-dimensional objects or characters and then animate them. Students with some experience with Maya will be allowed to pursue more advanced projects with guidance from the instructors. Learning Maya will help prepare students for learning other graphic design or modeling software used in fields of product development, engineering and architecture. Maya is used by various game developers and inside the movie industry for special effects. Some concepts and skills covered are basic and complex polygon modeling, basic physics effects, complex effects and water, basic animation, texturing and rendering. Computer stations will be provided to all students for use during the classes. The software is available at no charge for students who want to create an Autodesk student account. The software can be used at home on most computers purchased in 2015 or later. Computer requirements. Instructions for setting up an Autodesk account and downloading software. Free trial software Student projects will be made available as color prints on paper and digital files. It is not possible for us to make 3D printed models of the designs. Prerequisites: ages 11 (6 th grade) and older or by permission. Must be creative and patient, and willing to take the time to create works of 3-D art! Familiarity with any design software such as Blender, Sketch-up, Inventor, Photoshop, Gimp or even Lego Digital Design will be helpful but not necessary. Students with some Maya experience will pursue more advance skills. | |||
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| All About Servers! This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $140.00 | |||
| Sundays for 5 weeks, starting February 21.
Learn fundamentals of servers as you create one using a desktop computer. We use Minecraft as the example, teaching students how to set up and administrate a server, as well as build simple arenas for "minigames" within Minecraft. A few key words and concepts are: IP addresses, network ports, Bukkit, map design, server/game server administration, configuration files. Age limit is 12 years and older unless other arrangements have been made. | |||
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| App Inventing This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
| In this class we will explore the basics of programming through app development using MIT App inventor. Each student will be able to work on their own project and create their own Android game or app. More advanced students can begin to develop IOS apps for iPhones using objective C. | |||
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| Architectural Design with Revit This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11 Cost: $120.00 | |||
| Sundays January 7, 14 (MLK weekend), 21, 28, and February 4. Makeup days are 2/11 and 2/18 (Presidents weekend) Discover the fun of creating your own designs for houses and other structures! Students will use the architecture design software Revit, by Autodesk, to learn the principles of architectural design and engineering concepts, and fundamentals of the software. During this class, you will create a simple shed and then a home or office building with a surrounding outside environment. Students who have experience with Revit, through school or Robotics And Beyond summer camp, may also enroll to gain new skills and pursue more advanced projects of their own ideas. The class will help prepare students for future classes in any field of product, mechanical or civil engineering design, and any design software. Computer stations will be provided to all students for use during the classes. The Revit software is available at no charge for students who want to create an Autodesk student account. The software can be used at home on most computers purchased in 2015 or later. Computer requirements and free trial link. Instructions for setting up an Autodesk account and downloading software. Student projects will be made available as architectural plans on paper and digital files. It is not possible for us to make 3D printed models of the designs. Prerequisites: ages 11 (6 th grade) and older or by permission. Familiarity with any design software such as Blender, Sketch-up, Inventor, Photoshop, Gimp or even Lego Digital Design will be helpful but not necessary. Students with some Revit experience will pursue more advance skills while new students will learn fundamentals. | |||
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| Build your own Drone This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: $150.00 | |||
| Cost $150 including $30 materials for your personal remote controlled drone.
Dates for the April class will be April 1, 15, 22 and 29th. School break is from April 10-14. Students will learn about the engineering and science that make drone helicopters possible and each build their own remote controlled drone while learning soldering techniques, use a 3D printer and see 3D design software. | |||
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| Circuit Design and Fabrication This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: TBD | |||
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An interest in electronics and circuits! Some prior experience with Snap Circuits or any type of circuit projects is helpful but not necessary. Some prior experience with soldering is helpful but not necessary.
Description: Have you ever looked at a circuit board and wondered how it was designed and made? Would you like to create your own circuits and boards? Today, electronic devices are responsible for improving almost every aspect of our lives. In this class we will learn about the manufacturing processes used to prototype and create circuit boards. We will start with a simple circuit and the simple electrical equations and math involved to make sure that the circuit will operate correctly and safely. We will then learn how breadboards work by actually creating that same circuit, testing it and making electrical measurements to compare with our math. From there we will use that knowledge to create the same circuit again using perforated board and soldering. We will introduce the circuit design software Eagle to design our circuit. In addition to all that, we will demonstrate actual processes used to fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs) and print our circuit in the final classes using our own materials. We hope to compare that “homemade” result with a circuit board fabricated by an industrial supplier of PCBs. Week 1: Go over simple Direct Current circuit theory (V=IR), diodes and switches. Learn about how breadboards work for putting circuits together and make a simple circuit with one. Week 2: Create the circuit using “perfboard” and soldering. Basic introduction to EAGLE circuit design software. Design our simple circuit using the software EAGLE. Weeks 3 and 4: Observe the steps involved in making a home-made, printed circuit board for our circuit, including printing, transfer to the board and etching. Attach the circuit components to the home-made and commercially-fabricated circuit boards. | |||
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| Electronics and Circuitry, Part I This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $475.00 | |||
| Building a Signal Generator Board. IMPORTANT NOTE: The total cost for this class is $475: $290 for course instruction plus $185 Lab Fee for the Circuit Board I Kit ($110) & Tool Kit ($75). The tool kit is optional - see below.
For beginner or experienced students, this class begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts and simple equations involved with simple electronic devices such as capacitors, resistors, power supplies, transistors, etc. The curriculum and project was designed by Applied Inspirations and is the same class as taught through Education Without Walls in past years. The class is challenging and has been used as an introductory level for college students but is easily within reach for students aged 12+ having an interest in the subject. A circuit, board designed just for this class, provides hands-on experience with soldering, testing and other basic aspects of electronics. Students keep the tool kit, if purchased, and circuit board and parts at the end of the class. The tool kit is also used for Part 2 of our electronics and electrical engineering class series and includes a soldering iron and other handy tools for soldering and electronics projects. For more information on the curriculum and kits: Applied Inspirations | |||
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| Intro/Intermediate Computer Aided Design and 3D Printing This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: $130.00 | |||
| Sundays January 10, 17, 24 and 31 with possible makeup day February 7. Students will learn fundamental vocabulary of CAD and software tools using a simplified but industry-relevant CAD software program called Autodesk Inventor. This program is free for students. Computers with this software will be provided by Robotics And Beyond. Students may bring their own computer and, if possible, we will install the software for use at home. Students will create a simple object and learn how to convert their design file to the required format and create their object with our MakerBot Replicator-2x 3D printer. Computer Aided Design (CAD) allows the creation of 2-dimensional and 3-D objects and assemblies for machines, personal use, new products and artistic projects. CAD allows the creation of "drawings" that can be sent to machining tools or 3D printers for fabrication of the objects. The ability to design and fabricate parts and products is becoming more and more valuable as a career skill and as a way to make objects for personal use. CAD professionals earn an average salary of $60,000. Having even basic CAD skills is becoming almost a necessity for college studies and careers in nearly all fields of engineering and science, even biology and computer science. Even now, the increasingly available 3D printer is becoming a common tool for high-school and college students, as well as for those entering the STEM and Design workforce. For software installation if desired: Go to Autodesk. Follow instructions on page, making sure to select correct operating system. After installation finishes, choose no other software. On the next screen, choose to download only Inventor. The other options are not useful for you in this class. Wait for download to finish. You are ready to use Inventor! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: To register for a 3-year license for all of Autodesk software, go to this site. Bring your login and password information when you come to our class. http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/inventor-professional Computer requirements: Intel® Core 2 Duo or greater, 2.4 GHz or greater Microsoft® 64-bit Windows® 7 (SP1), Windows® 8 or Windows®8.1 Recommended: 8GB RAM or greater Minimum: 4 GB RAM Minimum: 500 GB disk space You can install Autodesk® Inventor® Professional software on a Mac® computer using a Windows partition. The system must use Apple Boot Camp® to manage a dual OS configuration and meet the minimum system requirements: Recommended: Mac OS® X 10.8.x Minimum: Mac OS® X 10.6.x | |||
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| Introduction to Java Programming This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10-17 Cost: TBD | |||
| This class will provide students with an introduction to Java using simple and interesting programs such as a basic calculator, a guessing game, a password checker and others. Java is an example of "object oriented" programming languages. Java has many applications but has a relatively complex language structure so it is important to begin with simple examples and build an understanding of both the syntax (grammar) and typical structure of programs. Students will acquire the software and practice the skills necessary to continue on their own at home or in future classes. Students should bring their own laptops so they have all of the resources at home between and after classes end but we can provide computers during class if needed at no added cost. | |||
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| Java Programming Through Game Development This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10-16 Cost: TBD | |||
| Java is one of the most important of all programming languages and widely used in game development, Apps for hand held devices, circuit-board electronics and websites, among many others. In this class, you will learn basic fundamentals of programming with Java while you create simple computer games. All software used in the class will be installed on your own computer so you can continue your projects between classes and after the classes end. It is preferred that students bring their own computers but can also use our computers and take files home on a thumb drive. This class will enable students to take our Minecraft Mod Making class in the future. | |||
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| Kerbal Space Program This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 9+ Cost: TBD | |||
| This offering covers both Introduction and Intermediate levels Do you like spaceships? Do you want to explore uncharted worlds at the far reaches of the solar system and learn fundamentals of aerospace physics? Do you like spectacular explosions? Do you like being able to use Mods in games? If you said yes to these, then this is the class for you. Kerbal Space Program is a physics-based flight simulator game for the PC, that allows you to build your own spaceships and spaceplanes to launch a crew into space. The class will start with the basics of spaceflight and getting a ship into space. Then we will move onto actually getting a ship to a stable orbit. In later classes we will be building a space station, landing on the Mun (yes that's what it’s called in KSP), and then other planets in the fictional Kerbal Solar System. A huge part of the fun of Kerbal Space Program is learning through trial and error, resulting in endlessly entertaining crashes and explosions. By the end of the course students will have a basic understanding of flight and orbital mechanics and the ability to continue learning and playing with the game at home. Click here for more details about the program and computer system requirements. | |||
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| Maker Faire This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 8+ Cost: TBD | |||
| The class is excellent for any age student, 8 to 18, and the Maker Faire presenters will include youngsters, college students and adults. This is an amazing event where all ideas are welcome and all efforts appreciated by hundreds of visitors. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to see the ideas of other students and adults brought to life and to get comments on their own projects. Robotics And Beyond will mentor students in developing their project ideas, creating the project and preparing to show it at the Maker Faire. Many parts can be provided at no cost but most projects can expect to require additional parts costs of $25-50, and possibly more depending on the project. | |||
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| Microcontrollers - The brains behind robots This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: TBD | |||
| Saturdays January 9, 16, 23 (2:00-4:00 pm this day only), 30 and possibly Feb. 7 for a makeup date.
They sound complicated but you won't believe how easy they are to start using and understanding. This is a tremendously valuable class in electronics and programming yet fun and non-intimidating even for beginners. In this class you will learn about Arduinos, today's most popular family of "controller boards". Boards like these make it easy to read the output of a wide variety of sensors--light, temperature, even GPS position--and use those readings to control devices ranging from simple LEDs to speakers and motors. They are the heart of robotics. On Day 1 of the course, students will get an overview of today's best controller boards, followed by an introduction to the Arduino software development platform. They'll begin programming a board by blinking its on-board LED, and will learn basic aspects of programming by learning how to modify the blink pattern, and making an optical version of the Morse code. On Day 2, students learn basic laws of electricity, how to read a simple circuit diagram and use a breadboard, and how to design a circuit to light an external LED. On Day 3, students will learn how to get input from and send output to their controller board from a computer keyboard; they will use this to read the output of a proximity sensor, and control an LED. On Day 4, students learn how to use the input from proximity sensors to control the speed of servo motors. This is exactly what they will be doing when they learn to program robots. Computers will be needed and provided, but students should bring a laptop computer so software can be loaded onto it for use at home. As in all of our classes, the parts and applications involve knowledge and skills that are important for careers and education paths toward those careers. | |||
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| Minecraft Mod Making and Java - Level 1 This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
| Have fun creating and using Minecraft mods, learn valuable skills in Java and discover what real coding involves. Students will learn how Java is the code behind Minecraft Mods made with MCreator, understand the structure of the Java code for several MCreator mods and learn to make changes in the Java code to create new mods. This class will prepare students for our level 2 class where they will learn to code original Minecraft mods using Java without MCreator.
Pre-requisites: age 12 and older, some experience with MCreator, high interest in learning to create Minecraft mods and in learning Java. Some experience with Java is recommended, even if only through Code.org, Codeacademy or other on-line tutorials or classes. | |||
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| Programming with Python This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11-17 Cost: $120.00 | |||
| We are sorry but the July class has been cancelled.
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Python. This course offering is designed to introduce students to the fun, challenging world of computer programming. In five 90-minute sessions, students will be taken through the basics of how to download and install Python on their laptops, how to write simple programs, work with data files, and use logic to control computer processing. The fundamentals of computer programming will be covered in a series of detailed group presentations and hands-on individual projects. Each session will include working through short programming exercises with a mentor to gain first-hand programming experience and improve understanding of basic programming concepts. No previous experience with computer programming or the Python language is required. However, students attending the course should have demonstrated an interest in working with computers, and have aptitude using common (age-appropriate) software programs such as email, word processing, internet browsing, Minecraft, etc. Please note that students should bring their own laptops in order to have the most benefit from this class. It may be possible for us to provide a computer if needed but this must be requested at the time of registration by and email to info@roboticsandbeyond.org. | |||
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| Programming with Scratch for Science, Games and More This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 9+ Cost: $90.00 | |||
| New start date of January 22, 2017! Scratch is a free system of programming developed at MIT that uses "drag and drop" creation of programs by dragging and dropping blocks of code. All activity is done within the scratch.mit website in your own account; no software or files are loaded onto your computer. Scratch is an easy and very fun way to discover the principles and enjoyment of programming and is not just for the very young. Learn more at the two links below. Scratch has been used to create games, interactive newsletters, science simulations and in many other ways. We have computers to use at no cost but suggest that students bring their own laptops so they are comfortable using them for programming at home between and after classes have ended. Links: http://scratch.mit.edu/about/ http://web.media.mit.edu/~mres/papers/Scratch-CACM-final.pdf | |||
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| Space Engineers This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
| The cost for this class is $120 plus $25 fee for lifetime Steam game account for Space Engineers if needed (see below).
The class is open to both beginner and experienced students who want to go further with the software and aerospace concepts. Students will learn to design, create and operate complicated space ships and space stations. Students will learn aerospace fundamentals, physics, basic engineering skills (problem solving, math, research and development), and basic programming concepts. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop for the class but computers will be available. A Steam account is required to buy the game. Accounts can be created at home prior to class, or our staff can help with this at first class session. If the game is purchased for the student at the first class, parents must bring a debit or credit card. One of our Space Engineers accounts can also be used. Info on Steam at - http://store.steampowered.com/. | |||
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| FIRST LEGO League This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 8-14 Cost: $100.00 | |||
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| FLL Junior This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 6-10 Cost: $75.00 | |||
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| 3D Modeling and Animation with Maya This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11 Cost: $120.00 | |||
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| All About Servers! This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $140.00 | |||
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| App Inventing This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
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| Architectural Design with Revit This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11 Cost: $120.00 | |||
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| Build your own Drone This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: $150.00 | |||
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| Circuit Design and Fabrication This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: TBD | |||
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| Electronics and Circuitry, Part I This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $475.00 | |||
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| Intro/Intermediate Computer Aided Design and 3D Printing This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: $130.00 | |||
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| Introduction to Java Programming This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10-17 Cost: TBD | |||
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| Java Programming Through Game Development This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10-16 Cost: TBD | |||
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| Kerbal Space Program This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 9+ Cost: TBD | |||
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| Maker Faire This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 8+ Cost: TBD | |||
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| Microcontrollers - The brains behind robots This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11+ Cost: TBD | |||
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| Minecraft Mod Making and Java - Level 1 This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 12+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
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| Programming with Python This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 11-17 Cost: $120.00 | |||
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| Programming with Scratch for Science, Games and More This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 9+ Cost: $90.00 | |||
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| Space Engineers This program is not currently scheduled but can be offered upon request. Ages: 10+ Cost: $120.00 | |||
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