Robotics Olympiad
Rising Grades 4 to 6
Build and program robot athletes.
Compete in daily robot athletic challenges. Build EV3 robots that drag race, solve mazes, wrestle, win at rock-paperscissors, and play soccer.
Learn about robot design, EV3 programming, sensors, motors, gear ratios, navigation, and robot I/O.
This course is a strong fit for students who enjoy robotics challenges and friendly competition. It's for students who want to improve their programming skills while testing their robots in exciting events. With steady coaching and team-based challenges, students gain confidence through practice and iteration.
Students program EV3 robots to complete tasks like line following, maze navigation, races, soccer matches, and combat-style challenges. They experiment with sensors, Bluetooth controls, and advanced logic to improve performance. Competition days encourage creative thinking, teamwork, and resilience.
Students finish the course with stronger technical skills and enthusiasm for robotics competitions.
"This class was fun, with lots of cool activities to do."
- Trontour W, Fairfax, VA