Area youth ages 10 through 14 are invited to explore science, mathematics and creative thinking through
the use of LEGO materials as Owens Community College offers a new LEGO Robotics Academy Program, July
20-23.
The program will be offered through Owens? Workforce and Community Services on Tracy Road in Northwood.
Two separate classes will be available and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 to 5
p.m.
?Owens? Workforce and Community Services is excited to provide yet another continuing education program
that brings science, mathematics and creative thinking alive for children,? said Rhonda Hogrefe, Owens
continuing education and community service account representative. ?The new LEGO Robotics Academy
Program promotes team building and allows attendees to think creatively and explore engineering
processes in a fun, engaging environment.?
Using advanced LEGO parts and pieces, LEGO Robotics Academy Program attendees will learn to design, build
and program their own remote controlled robot. The experiential learning activities will use principles
related to simple and complex machines, as well as gearing and mechanical advantage techniques.
Once the design process is completed, students will learn how to program their robot through wireless
software communication to control light, touch, rotational sensors and motors.
?Each robot will be able to move, react and make sounds, which will amaze camp attendees,? explained
Hogrefe. ?Robotic creations are limitless and will leave endless possibilities for the young inventors.?

The class will use LEGO Educational Division materials and LEGO Technic elements as part of the academic
curriculum.
The registration fee is $149. Class space is limited. For more information, call (567) 661-7357 or (800)
GO-OWENS, ext. 7357.