The Bowdon Elementary School Technology Robotics Camp, an extension of the Carroll County STEM initiative, was a huge success. The camp had 38 students working within groups based upon their knowledge and experience level of robots. The Beginners Robotics Class learned the basics of building a robot. They learned how to program motors and a variety of sensors to work multiple robots, such as a chomping alligator and a giant that would awaken and roar. After the building, the beginners were challenged to free build their own robots in order to expand upon what they had learned in the program. In the Advanced Robotics Class, students began by learning the basics of their Lego kits and programming software. After learning the basics, the students were challenged to compete in one of a variety of competitions with their robot. The challenges were to either have their robot make it through an Obstacle Course, walk across a Tightrope or Battlebots. It was a great learning experience for all students. Camp student leaders included Sam Jenkins, Daniel Cater, Kenny Stapleton, Herschel Kirkland, Stephen Casey, and Abigail Cater who mentored and supported the students learning experience. In addition to the student leaders, teachers Kristy Royer and Ronda Stapleton, as well as parent volunteer Kathy Jenkins, served as the leaders of the Robotics Camp experience.
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