VEX IQ Robotics ELITE TEAM (Elementary School)
👶 Ages 9–14Course📍 Grymes Hill

VEX IQ Robotics ELITE TEAM (Elementary School)

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📍Fort Lee Location (Learning Center) · 2024 Center Ave Get directions ↗
🏷From $8700

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INVITE ONLY: Please note, registration for this class is by invitation only! Kindly contact our team before proceeding with the sign-up process. The VEX IQ Elite Competition Team is our most advanced robotics program, designed for highly motivated students who are ready to commit to competitive robotics at the highest level. This team is intended for students who are passionate about engineering, programming, problem-solving, and teamwork, and who are prepared to dedicate significant time and effort to developing their skills throughout the season. Students work as part of a competitive robotics team to design, build, program, test, and continuously improve a VEX IQ competition robot. Team members gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, advanced programming, strategic game analysis, engineering documentation, project management, and leadership. Elite Team students will: Design, build, and program competition robots using the VEX IQ platform Learn advanced engineering and programming concepts through real-world applications Develop skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, and project management Maintain engineering notebooks and participate in design reviews Analyze game strategy, conduct testing, and optimize robot performance Compete in 6–7 local VEX IQ tournaments throughout the season Represent our organization at the New Jersey State Championship and selected out-of-state events Pursue a qualification for the VEX Robotics World Championship This program is best suited for students who are serious about robotics and STEM excellence. It provides an exceptional foundation for future studies in engineering, computer science, and technology while helping students develop the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills required for success in highly competitive academic and professional environments. Participation on the Elite Team requires dedication, consistent attendance, and a commitment to contributing to the team's success both on and off the competition field. *Make-ups and cancellations: For semester registrations, only one make-up class per month is allowed with a 24hr cancellation notice. Late cancellation fee: If a client provides less than 24 hours' notice and wishes to schedule a makeup class, 50% of the class fee will be charged and processed through their Sawyer account. *Payment Plan: For semester registrations, payments can be paid in full or split into monthly installments. The monthly installments can be paid only through the HiSawyer registration platform. Please note that a 5% surcharge applies when selecting a monthly installment plan. *One-time Payment: Parents can make a full, upfront payment via Check, Zelle, or Cash, avoiding the 3% processing fee from HiSawyer. If you would like to use this option, please contact us before registering. INVITE ONLY: Please note, registration for this class is by invitation only! Kindly contact our team before proceeding with the sign-up process

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