Free introduction to robotics for the youngest children
"WRO Starter" is WRO Switzerland's robotics offer for the youngest. We offer a course in which children aged 6 to 10 can gain their first experience with a Lego robot. The aim is for the children to take part in the starter category competition.
General information
- For girls and boys from 6 to 10 years old
- No previous knowledge required
- Programming with image blocks
- Robotics sets (Lego Spike Essential) can be borrowed for a deposit of CHF 50
- Participation in the course and the competition is free of charge
- Registration for the course for each child via the registration link at the bottom of the page. If not already done and free places are available, registration for the competition can be made during the course.
The competition
- An exciting task:
- For teams with 2 or 3 children – If you already have a partner, you can register together. Otherwise you can find a partner at the courses.
- Support from a coach (parent, teacher, other person over the age of 18)
The workshops
Starter course
Brugg-Windisch
(Registration closed)
Data:
General introduction to robotics
(2 course blocks)
- Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 30, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Work on the competition task
(2 course blocks)
- Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 04, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Location:
- will be announced.
Brugg-Windisch area
Starter course
Rotkreuz
(Registration closed)
Data:
General introduction to robotics
(2 course blocks)
- Saturday, March 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 05, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Work on the competition task
(2 course blocks)
- Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 03, 2025, 2:00 pm
Location:
- Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Computer Science
Room 304
Suurstoffi 1
6343 Risch-Rotkreuz
Contact: starter@wro.swiss
Note: Competition and workshops will be held in German
The number of places is limited!