Class Offerings

Smart Fingers Robotics offers the following classes and workshops.  All classes are by reservation only.
 

LEGO Robotics

Students have fun learning to build and program robots using the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics kit and laptop computers. Students will build a robot from scratch, and learn to program and modify it for a series of fun activities.

No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.
Classes meet one day a week for 8 weeks. See the schedule and enroll here.

Ages: 9+
Class Size: Maximum 6 students
Cost: $200
Skills Learned: Building with LEGO Technic, programming motors and sensors with NXT-G, problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, design creativity.
 

Advanced LEGO Robotics

For students who have completed the LEGO Robotics class or similar training, the Advanced LEGO Robotics class allows students to grow their skills and choose from a number of fun and challenging projects. Students can come up with their own project idea and get help building and programming it, choose from a number of existing project ideas, and/or join with other students in mini-competitions such as Robot Sumo, Races, and Challenge Courses.  Students will also learn how to control a robot using a LEGO remote control that they design and program themselves.

Students can use their own LEGO Mindstorms kit and or/laptop (good if they are also working on the project at home), or borrow a kit and/or computer from us. 
Classes meet one day a week for 8 weeks. See the schedule and enroll here.

Ages: 9+
Class Size: Maximum 6 students
Cost: $200
Requirements: Completion of LEGO Robotics class or permission of instructor
Equipment: Bring your own LEGO Mindstorms kit and/or laptop, or borrow a kit and/or laptop from us.
Skills Learned: Project design and planning, troubleshooting, analysis and improvement, design simplification, advanced programming with NXT-G, building skills
 

FIRST LEGO League Mentoring

For teams participating in FIRST LEGO League (FLL), we offer free technical mentoring classes, customized to the goals and experience level of your team. Team members can learn more about building or programming LEGO robots, so they can apply what they learn to their own designs. Coaches can participate as well, so they can better help their team troubleshoot their team's designs. We can provide up to 6 starter robots and 6 laptops for use in the class, or you can bring your own. Contact us to discuss your goals and reserve a class.

Ages: Registered FLL team members and coaches
Class Size: Maximum 12
Cost: Free to registered FLL teams
 

Custom Group Workshop

For a group of up to 12 people, we offer full day or half-day custom workshops, customized to the goals and experience of your group. Groups can include clubs, FIRST LEGO League teams, school groups, birthday parties, or any group that enrolls together. We can provide up to 6 starter robots or sets of LEGO MINDSTORMS parts, and 6 laptops. Contact us for details, discuss your goals, and to schedule a workshop.

Ages: 9+ (contact us about younger participants)
Class Size: Maximum 12
Cost: $200 for half-day (3 hours), or $400 for full-day (6 hours)
Requirements: Contact us for details.
 

Teacher Professional Development

In partnership with the LEGO Education Academy, Smart Fingers Robotics offers professional development workshops for educators looking to learn about or use LEGO MINDSTORMS in their STEM curriculum or in enrichment programs. We are a certified trainer for LEGO Education, and workshop participants will receive a certificate verifying education professional development hours.  Contact us for more information.