Who should apply? LEGO® RoboCamp 2008 is perfect for students who are aged 9 to 15 (usually grades 5 through 8). Students learn the basics of robot design, construction and programming using LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics. No prior experience is necessary.
How to apply? Complete the application form below and submit, on-line, to reserve your space. Please mail your check (payable to Whitney High School Robotics), with a copy of the application, to Whitney High School Robotics, 16800 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703, Attention: Sandra Bruesch, RoboCamp 2008 Coordinator.
If you have any questions, please e-mail us at WHSRobotics@aol.com You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your reservation and another e-mail confirming receipt of your check or money order. If you do not receive these two confirmation e-mails, please e-mail us at WHSRobotics@aol.com to verify we have your correct e-mail address. Your child will receive a packet of information on the camps, via regular mail, by June 15th.
*Waiting List: LEGO® RoboCamp 2008 is limited to 24 campers. Once 24 on-line reservations have been made, new applications will be placed on a waiting list, and applicants whose checks have not yet arrived will be advised. If no payment is received within 5 days, the applicant will be moved to the waiting list and the first applicant on the waiting list, whose payment has been received, will move up to a "confirmed reservation". No waiting list checks will be cashed until the camper has a confirmed space in the class.
General Information
WHEN:
July 7 - 14, 2008, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST:
$285.00 per child ($250 for sibling in the same class), plus a $15 materials fee.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
June 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
SNACKS:
Light snacks will be provided. Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle.
LUNCH:
Bring a sack lunch or purchase one of the two available lunch plans.
Lunch Plan A:
1 sandwich, chips and a drink for $25 per week ($5 per day).
Lunch Plan B:
Veggie meal and a drink for $25 per week ($5 per day).
T-Shirts:
Campers are to wear their RoboCamp 2008 T-shirt for identification purposes, as the school will be used for other functions.
SECURITY:
Campers are not to leave campus during class hours, unless picked up by a parent or guardian. If you must pick up your child during class time, please come directly to Room 6 with proper identification.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
If the student has any allergies or special needs, please note these concerns on the application form.
RoboCamp 2008 Registration Form
Building Time
Programming at the computer
Testing the robot on the playing field
Late Fee: New Registrations or payments made after June 13th are subject to a $50 late fee.
Refund Policy: If we are notified of your need to cancel On or before June 5th — 90% refund Between June 5th – 13th* – 50% refund *Notification by e-mail only. Refund to be mailed after 9/15/08 (When WHS finance office has reopened). After June 13th – 0% refund
