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Project Bucephalus would like to thank our sponsors.
Project Bucephalus is a Wollongong-based FIRST LEGO League team
made up from home-schooled children aged 9-14. Named after the warhorse of Alexander the Great, they were dubbed the 2010 Australian FLL
30th June—4th July 2014
National Champions in their rookie year, and have gone on to represent
Australian at the International level in the Netherlands (2011), United
States (2012), Australia (2013) and Canada (2014). They are responsible
for the creation and mentoring many Wollongong teams, and have been
involved in running robotics activities for children in the Illawarra since
January 2011.
The team would like to show you how we did it! Come and learn all the
tricks and tips you need to know to design, build and program LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® robots.
There are limited places at each camp so please register early!
Please visit our website for more information:
www.projectb.net.au
Rotary Club of Corrimal
Learn how to design, build and program robots
using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT.
GIRLS are welcome too!
Robots are not just for boys. We encourage any interested girls to
come and give it a go.
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not
sponsor, authorise, or endorse Project Bucephalus or its events. This material is presented in accordance with the LEGO® Fair Play Guidelines.
Parents please read, date and sign.
Robo Camps
These holidays we are offering THREE camps!
at the University
of Wollongong
Camp: Intro
SMART Infrastructure Building
Camps run from 9 am to 3 pm each day
Workshop#1:
Introduction to MINDSTORMS® (Wollongong Campus)
$110 (Inc. GST) 30 June—1 July 2014
Permit my child to participate in Robo Camp activities
Mindstorms® Tactics $150 (Inc. GST) 30 June—1 July 2014
organised by Project Bucephalus
Mindstorms® Survivor
A.
$220 (Inc. GST) 2-4 July 2014
Do you have previous Mindstorms® experience?
Date: 30th June – 1st July 2014 (Mon-Tues)
Cost: $110 (Inc. GST)
Location: University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus
Y/N
persons, to secure proper treatment for my child as
named.
*discounts may apply to those bringing their own MINDSTOMS® Kits
This our standard beginner course, suitable for both NXT and EV3 . Students
are introduced to LEGO® Mindstorms®, learning the basics of robotics and programming as they build robots capable of reacting to their environment and
making simple decisions. The second day of the workshop finishes with the ever-popular “Robot Sumo” challenge and a tournament where all families are
welcome. No previous experience is required. While the activity is designed to
be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.
Workshop#2:
MINDSTORMS® Tactics (Wollongong Campus)
Address: ______________________________________
®
Date: 30th June – 1st July 2014 (Mon-Tues)
Cost: $150 (Inc. GST)
Location: University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus
This is a course designed for those with existing MINDSTORMS ® experience –
or those capable of learning quickly! Students will build and program robots to
take part in a series of tactical exercises, designed to test both Robot and Human intelligence. From an adaption of STRATEGOTM to even older strategy
games, this course will allow students to (re)discover many of the games and
challenges played by the generations before them. While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we will accept younger students if they
are accompanied by an adult. This course is suitable for both NXT ® and EV3®
B.
I understand that every effort will be made to
contact me in the event of an emergency.
Child’s Name:
_______________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ___ / ___ / ___
DOB: __/ __ / __
_____________________
In case of an emergency, I hereby give permission for the
doctor chosen by the head coach or other supervising
NXT or EV3? (Please circle)
contact us for details.
®
My signature below indicates my willingness to:
Please tick which camp you wish to attend.
P/Code: ___________
Parent’s/Carer’s Name:
_______________________________________________
Ph: ___________________Mobile: _________________
Email: _________________________________________
Note: Information on this form may be stored on our
database for future events.
Please register by email only—Note places fill fast!
Email: [email protected]
Registration is not complete until Payment is made
by: Direct Debit or Cheque
Bank Details: Account Name: Project Bucephalus
Emergency Contact Name: _____________________
BSB 637 000 Account Number 716448967
________________________________________________
Please add Description: Robo camp and your name
Phone: _________________________________________
Workshop#3:
MINDSTORMS® Survivor (Wollongong Campus)
Date: 2 – 4th July 2014 (Wed-Fri)
Cost: $220 (Inc. GST)
Location: University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus
This is a combined 3-day course, catering to both Novice and Experienced skill
levels. Students will be assigned a tribe, and set to work attempting challenges that earn points and rewards for their allies – whilst fending off sabotage attempts from their rivals. Robots will be required to obtain food (fishing, foraging and hunting), construct shelter, present creative solutions to problems, and
conduct raids on the supplies of the opposition. Random competitive challenges will be used if things get too civilised! This course suitable for both NXT®
and EV3®. While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up, we
will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.
Describe any allergies in full (drugs, food, environment), current
Cheques: payable to ‘Project Bucephalus’.
medication or learning difficulties. Please attach a sheet with
Mail to: Robo Camp
more details if necessary
__________________________________________________
C/O 66 Cordeaux Rd
FIGTREE 2525
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For further information:
Please indicate if you are not happy for photographs to be taken
Visit our website: www.projectb.net.au
of your child:______________________