For students entering Grades 7-9 in Fall 2025
Tuesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 10
10-11:30 am
Trefz Forum
As part of Camp Explore 2025, join creative technology teacher Josh Burker for an exploration of Brown Dog Gadget's brick-based Microbit Robot. We will construct the base unit on Day 1, debug it, and program it. On Day 2, we will expand on the build to add capabilities. Day 3 is dedicated to debugging and demonstrating your robot's power: from object retrieval to drawing, depending on how you have built and refined your 'bot!
This is a cumulative, three-day workshop. Attendance at all three sessions is recommended.
About Josh Burker
Josh Burker is the creative technology teacher at Marymount School Upper Middle Division in New York City. He has taught both public and private schools for more than 20 years, working with Logo programming, robotics, fabrication, electronics, and art. He writes books, holds workshops for teachers, and consults on educational projects that he finds inclusive and disruptive. He is the author of The Invent to Learn Guide for Fun and the Invent to Learn Guide for More Fun, both of which inspire makers of all ages to explore the intersection of crafting and technology through whimsical, creative projects.
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This a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing frees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org a week before the program starts AND we can fill your spot.
Questions? Contact mpastel@westportlibrary.org
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Camp Explore is made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel.
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