We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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VEX Robotics - BattleBots

In-person delivery
Ages 14 to 17 (high school grades)
Co-ed

Why learn robotics on our own when we can develop our skills together and then test them against other teams? Participants will utilize the Engineering Design Process and computational problem-solving to build and program robots using VEX EDR Robotics. Participants will work in teams to design their robot, which will include motors, sensors, and hardware components that are controlled with code, without the need for external influence. At the end of the week, all the robots will battle until there is one robot standing!

Activity example: Sumo Challenge - Robots designed by camper groups to fit certain specifications enter a battle arena, and are responsible for knocking the other robot out of the challenge area.

Features:

interactive learning approach
simplification of complex topics
problem solving and design-based thinking
hands-on activities and/or experiment
connecting topics to society
counsellors demonstrate excellence in engineering and science, strong leadership skills, past experience working with youth, and enthusiasm towards education

Availability

Week 1: Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5 (4-days)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

Cost: $260

Week 6: Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 (4-days)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

Cost: $260

*Individual participant pricing only. One camper per registration. Before and/or after care available for an additional fee (see policies page).
**Schedule subject to change without notice.