What is it all about?

A group program that will open new opportunities for kids to participate in a ground-breaking robotic experience. This program provides an opportunity to develop and refine decision-making and socialization skills, all while making friends. Participants will work hands on with robotic LEGO® in interactive building activities.

Who is it for?

Young people with a disability who are aged 6-14 and are interested in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM). Participants must be interested and able to safely and successfully participate in a structured 2-hour large group program. Participants must have already identified a way of accessing a computer and/or their speech generating device. No experience required.

JUNIOR PROGRAM
Children aged 6 – 9 / INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
Children aged 10 – 14
When / 6 Wednesday Sessions
(January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28) / When / 6 Sunday Sessions
(January 28, February 4,11,25 March 4 & 11)
Time / 5:30 – 7:30 pm / Time / 10:00am – 12:00 Noon
Where / Conference Centre
1E200 and 1E201 / Where / Conference Centre
1E200 and 1E201
Level 1 / Introduction to Robotics / Level 1 / Introduction to Robotics
Level 2 / FIRST® LEGO® League
Junior AQUA
ADVENTURESSM / Level 2 / Applying Engineering using Robotics (Pre-requisite: Level 1 Intermediate, Introduction to Robotics)
Cost / $60 ($10 per session) / Cost / $60 ($10 per session)
Please complete the application form and return by December 1st, 2017
Fax the completed application form to:
Andrea DeFinney, Junior Program Lead
Fax: (416) 422-7037 / Fax the completed application form to:
Lynn Rampertab, Intermediate Program Lead
Fax: (416) 425-9177
For more information, please contact:
Andrea DeFinney, Junior Program Lead
Phone: (416) 425-6220, ext. 6216 / For more information, please contact:
Lynn Rampertab, Intermediate Program Lead
Phone: (416) 425-6220, ext. 3704

Please note: 1:1 support is not provided. If a participant requires dedicated 1:1

support, the family will be asked to provide it. Please contact us if you are unsure whether your child needs additional support.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

150 Kilgour Road, Toronto ON Canada M4G 1R8


*Spaces are limited

T 416 425 6220 T 800 363 2440 F 416 425 6591 www.hollandbloorview.ca A teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto

Program Description: JUNIOR PROGRAM

Junior Level I: Prerequisite: None required

This program is designed to engage and motivate children’s’ interest in learning science- and engineering-related subjects. This is done through the use of motorized LEGO models and simple programming. WeDo 2.0 supports a hands-on, “minds on” learning solution that gives students theconfidence to ask questions and the tools to find the answers and to solve real-life problems. Students learn by asking questions and solving problems.

Junior Level II: Pre-requisite: None required

Children will participate in the FIRST® LEGO® League Junior Team experience. Each team will participate in the Aqua AdventuresSM Challenge. They will:

o  Children will navigate the uncharted waters of this important resource. Find out where the water you use in your daily life comes from, and what happens on its way to you. Where will this current voyage carry you?

o  Participate in an Expo hosted at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM

Level I: Pre-requisite: None required

This program is designed to introduce children to the world of STEM and expose them to discovering the world of robotics; mechanisms and simple machines; programming engineering design practices; and mobility systems of robots. This program is filled with challenges which allow the child to practically apply knowledge learned.

Level II: Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level I

This program is designed for children who have taken the Intermediate Level I Program with Holland Bloorview FIRST Robotics program. It is meant to be a challenging and enriching program that offers children extensive and comprehensive understanding of the mechanical, design, build and programming aspects with respect to the EV3 Mindstorms in real world challenges. The knowledge and understanding is geared to link directly to potential careers and feats of engineering. Our mission is to give each participant exposure to the field of engineering and show them the fun of problem solving and thinking using an engineering mindset.