City Shaper FLL

Calling all rising 4th to 7th graders! Join us at Blue Ridge Boost for an exciting hands-on robotics camp focused on the Robot Game from the City Shaper Challenge. This camp is perfect for students who love building with LEGO, enjoy problem-solving, and want to experience the thrill of competing in a friendly mini-competition!

Camp Highlights

- Robot Design and Programming

Build and program autonomous LEGO robots using SPIKE Prime kits. Learn from experienced mentors to make your robot more reliable, efficient, and ready to take on any challenge.

- Mission Strategy Sessions

Practice solving missions on the City Shaper Challenge Set, such as moving building blocks, clearing traffic jams, and activating mission models. Learn how to maximize points while improving your robot’s precision and consistency.

- Scrimmage Practice

Simulate a real competition! Work under timed conditions to test your robot and strategies while refining your teamwork and problem-solving skills.

- Mini-Competition Finale

The camp concludes with an exciting **mini-competition** where teams will compete head-to-head on the City Shaper Challenge Set. Showcase your hard work, score points, and celebrate your success!

- Core Values Activities

Participate in fun team-building exercises that emphasize FIRST LEGO League Core Values, such as teamwork, inclusion, and discovery.

Mini-Competition Details

The grand finale of the camp is a friendly mini-competition, where students will:

- Compete in four official robot runs, solving as many missions as possible in the time limit.

- Earn points based on City Shaper Challenge scoring rules.

- Celebrate their achievements with fun awards and recognition.

This is a great way to experience the excitement of an FLL competition in a supportive and fun environment!

Who Should Attend?

- Rising 4th to 7th graders who love robotics, programming, and creative problem-solving.

- Students who are new to FLL and want to try the Robot Game.

- Kids looking to sharpen their skills and prepare for future FLL competitions.

What You’ll Gain

- Hands-on experience with LEGO robotics.

- Improved programming and robot design skills.

- Strategies for solving missions efficiently and scoring points.

- Confidence in teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

- New friends and an unforgettable STEM experience!

Awards and Recognition

At the end of the mini-competition, students will be recognized with awards such as:

- Top Scoring Robot

- Best Robot Design

- Core Values Champion

- Team Spirit Award