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 8-14, and provide training, mentorship, all equipment, lab access, practice time, uniforms and registration fees for two official local VEX IQ tournaments. All teams run from September to June throughout the school year.
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.
Bot Camp Open Team (1 Day / Week)
Bot Camp runs a competitive robotics team program specifically for Grade 4-9 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. Giles School teams, meet every Thursday at 4:30PM. Team membership Installments are $249.99 + HST per month (Total $2499.90). Full season costs include competition fees and are paid monthly or in full.
Join Bot Camp Open TeamCompetition Teams (1 Day / Week)
Our competition teams are for students who are serious about robotics, but unable to commit multiple days a week. It’s also great for students seeking an introduction to competitive robots before making a larger commitment. Team membership Installments are $249.99 + HST per month (Total $2,499.90). Full season costs include competition fees and are paid monthly or in full. (Invite Only)
Advanced (2 Days / Week)
The elite team is comprised of our most passionate and dedicated students. 4 hours of robotics lab time per week is dedicated to our elite teams. Team membership Installments are $399.99 + HST per month (Total $3,999.90). Full season costs include competition fees and are paid monthly or in full. (Invite Only)
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. Team membership Installments are $549.99 + HST per month (Total $5,499.90). Full season costs include competition fees and are paid monthly or in full. (Invite Only)
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Summer Teams
Bot Camp also offers teams during the Summer with the same pricing structure and additional flexibility during the summer. With two different sessions being
- Summer 1: June 23 to July 25th
- Summer 2: July 28th to August 22nd
Students can take part as a variety of diferent options
- 1 Day / Week
- 2 Days / Week
- 3 Days or more / Week
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 8-14 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.