Question 1

What is the student-to-coach ratio for each program?

Accepted Answer

Within each group of 4–5 students, there is one assistant coach. In a typical class of 25 students, this means there are 4–5 assistant coaches in addition to the head coach.

Question 2

How are the programs structured in terms of duration and frequency of sessions?

Accepted Answer

Classes are typically 1hr for each of the 3 programs hosted on Saturday’s. 9:00am to 10:00am for Intro to STEAM Program, 10:00am to 11:00am for Intro to LEGO Robotics, and 11:00am to 12:00pm for Advanced LEGO Robotics

Question 3

Are there any additional costs for materials or equipment?

Accepted Answer

No. All equipment—including LEGO kits and laptops—is provided.

Question 4

What safety measures are in place during hands-on building and programming activities?

Accepted Answer

Each group is supervised and assisted by our coaches. We also encourage team-building and follow safety protocols throughout the activities.

Question 5

Are there any prerequisites or required skills for the Advanced Robotics Program?

Accepted Answer

No prerequisites. Students should be comfortable working in a team, using a computer (such as dragging blocks in a coding interface), and building with LEGO. The program is designed to be accessible and straightforward.

Question 6

How do the programs align with current educational standards in STEAM?

Accepted Answer

LEGO Introduction to Robotics Program: Introduces basic building, coding, and problem-solving skills that match early school science and math lessons.
Advanced LEGO Robotics Program: Uses SPIKE Prime to offer more challenging projects that mirror advanced science and math concepts, bridging classroom learning with real-world problem-solving.
Intro to S.T.E.A.M. Program: Engages the youngest students by connecting the fun of building amusement park rides and games with foundational STEAM concepts, showing how school subjects apply to real-world projects.

Question 7

Is there support for students who may need extra help with the concepts being taught?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our coaches proactively monitor progress and provide one-on-one assistance when a student is struggling.

Question 8

What platforms or programming languages are used in the coding aspects of the programs?

Accepted Answer

In the LEGO Introduction to Robotics program, the LEGO Education SPIKE™ Essential Set features a block-based coding platform that introduces fundamental programming concepts. In the LEGO Advanced Robotics program, students can transition to text-based programming—typically using Python—to explore coding principles in greater depth.

Question 9

Are there opportunities for students to participate in competitions or showcase their projects?

Accepted Answer

Our future plans include incorporating advanced LEGO Robotics students into friendly competitions that expand their building potential through expansion kits and advanced robotics kits such as LEGO EV3.

Question 10

How do the programs accommodate students with special needs or learning differences?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to provide one-on-one support for students with special needs. We ask that parents notify us in advance so we can arrange the appropriate staff and accommodations.

Question 11

Can I sign up for multiple days, and is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sign up for more than one day. However, only the first day is free. For any additional days, we require proof of donation to our robotics fund. You can find donation details on our website’s donation tab at https://yorkeducation.org/donation/.

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