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 __________________________________________________ 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:______________________