AEF Track and Field

Robotics

AEF Robotics Enrichment programAre you interested in Robotics? Coding? Technology? Learning new things?
Then join your school’s Robotics Team!

Robotics teaches critical thinking skills, problem solving, teamwork, time management, and can provide a gateway into growing technological fields.

This program is open to students in Grades 4-8 who attend participating Alameda public schools.  Participating schools will send out information to their students in December -January.  There is an application and team selection process.

There is a $20 registration fee that covers the cost of equipment, structures (missions) on the playing field, and T-shirts for the each team member.

Schedule

  • Students attend an informational session the week of January 6 and take home an application form.
  • Students complete the application form and return it to the school office by January 17, 2020.
  • Schools select their teams in January 2020.
  • If selected, students will receive an acceptance letter by January 31, 2020.
  • Once selected for their team, students register online February 28, 2020.
  • Teams design and build beginning in late February/early March.
  • Teams meet 1X – 2X per week for about an hour / 2 hours.
  • Most team practices are at the school, but towards the end of the season there may be practices at Wood Middle School where the competition will be held.
  • The competition will take place Saturday, May 9, 2020.
  • Students must be able to participate in every practice, build day, and competition.
  • There is a $20 registration fee. Team mentors will provide information on how to register. Scholarships are available.
  • There are no refunds.

No prior experience is necessary.

FUNDING FOR ROBOTICS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY “POWER UP FOR LEARNING,” A FUNDRAISING COLLABORATION BETWEEN AEF AND ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL POWER.  YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR GROWING ROBOTICS PROGRAM AND ENSURE THAT MORE TECHNOLOGY RELATED PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE BY ADDING A COUPLE BUCKS TO YOUR MONTHLY POWER BILL.  LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/programs/power-up-4-learning/

 

AEF Robotics program