Competitive Robotics Teams

Serious about robotics? Bot Camp invites our top students to join our official VEX IQ teams in a full-year elite-level competitive robotics program. Just as students join elite-level sports teams, Bot Camp assembles high-performance teams of students ages 10-14, and provide training, mentorship, all equipment, lab access, practice time, uniforms and registration fees for two official local VEX IQ tournaments.

The Ultimate Robotics Experience

Joining a high-performance robotics team is one of the most enriching experiences a student can participate in. Bot Camp strives to provide the best possible instructors, equipment, mentorship and team culture, allowing students to reach their full potential.

Elite Team (3 Days / Week)

The elite team is comprised of our most passionate and dedicated students. 6 hours of robotics lab time per week is dedicated to our elite teams. 2 hour meetings occur every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. Team membership fees are $439.99 + HST per month.

Competition Teams (1 Day / Week)

Our competition teams are for students who are serious about robotics, but unable to commit 3 days a week. It’s also great for students seeking an introduction to competitive robots before making a larger commitment. Bot Camp runs two competition teams: one every Thursday at 4:30PM, and one every Saturday at 10:30AM. Team membership fees are $199.99 + HST per month.

The Giles School Robotics Team (1 Day / Week)

Bot Camp runs a competitive robotics team program specifically for Grade 4-8 students at the Giles School and surrounding community. This team is open for all Giles students to join, with remaining spots available for open registration from the community. Invitations are not required to join this team. There are two Giles School teams, one meets every Wednesday at 4:30PM, the other every Friday at 4:30PM, and registration is available online here:

Join the Giles Robotics Team
Robotics Teams

Selection Process

Team members will be invited from students who have attended Bot Camp camps or workshops. Staff will recommend students for selection based on the following attributes:

  • Commitment
  • Maturity
  • Responsibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Character
  • Ability and willingness to learn

All students ages 10-14 who have attended at least one Bot Camp program (camp or workshop) will automatically be considered for selection. There is no application process. Invitations are extended on a rolling basis via e-mail to parents.

M.Bot Certification

The Master of Robots (M. Bot) certification is the highest form of recognition for Bot Camp students. The M.Bot is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional performance as members of our competitive robotics teams. Student must be committed members of Team 647, and receive a recommendation from Bot Camp staff to receive the M. Bot certification.

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