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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)
Saturday Club (Ages 8 & Up)
For additional informational, contact Ray Ames, [email protected]
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.
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 |
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & Up)
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/24 | 5/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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08/16/24 - 05/31/25
Sa - 9:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register |
