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HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL): 2024/2025 SEASON: Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering – building and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. As part of the Challenge, teams also design an innovative solution to a real-world problem relevant to the theme. To learn more about the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge, visit their website. The Coaches and team members determine team meeting schedules and level of participation. TEAM LOGISTICS 6 or more students per team (no more than 6 is recommended) 2 parent volunteer coaches per team (coaches must attend practices and competitions) The team attend weekly meetings Attend scrimmages and competitions on weekends based on the team's interest 2024-2025 FIRST LEGO Season Reveal July/August: Kits are ordered and coaches send information to their team members about practice schedules. August 31st: FIRST FLL Challenge is released and the season officially starts! Hermantown Lego League provides guidance, administrative support, and the resources to run an FLL team. Please consider coaching a team. I can only run teams if I have volunteer coaches. Coaching a FIRST LEGO League team is a rewarding experience! As an FLL coach, you can empower students with a sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing they have complete ownership of the solution they create. Team members are responsible for all research, documentation, programming, and building. The coach acts as a facilitator to guide the children and help build a robot, research, and core values. Knowledge about robotics or programming is not required to be a coach. Who: Students ages 9-14 (4th-9th grade) December: Regional tournament is on a Saturday and is held at Hermantown. Teams that perform well advance to sectional, state, and world competitions. We have had Hermantown teams perform at the state level for the past 4 years. If you have questions contact me. John Wojciuk 218-428-2973

The engaging summer camp is divided into two segments: the first half of the day will focus on hands-on photography learning, and the second half will teach students how to fly a drone. Throughout this fun and educational week, students will explore photography, whether they are taking pictures with a smartphone or using a professional camera. Here’s a sneak peek at what they will master: 1. **Camera Confidence**: Learn how to use your camera settings like a pro. By understanding shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, you’ll no longer be intimidated by your camera! 2. **Creative Composition**: Discover how to frame shots and use light, color, and angles to make your photos stand out. 3. **Action Shots & Portraits**: Perfect the art of capturing fast-moving moments and showcasing someone's best side. 4. **Using Canva**: Explore Canva as the new alternative to Photoshop and participate in exciting photo challenges. Compete in creative scavenger hunts and themed photography challenges. By the end of the week, students will have personalized portfolio images and the confidence to continue creating long after camp is over. In the second half of the camp, students will learn how to fly a drone. Each day, they will practice controlling and navigating drones expertly. Whether they are newcomers or have some flying experience, all students will improve their skills. Daily sessions will include exciting drone challenges such as obstacle courses, precision landings, and team relay races. The camp will conclude with a friendly drone-flying competition, allowing students to showcase their new skills to their families. Additional $45 supply fee* (which should be handed to the instructor on the first day of camp) *All students will use the SAME beginner model drone during the instruction, which has limited height capabilities, making it suitable for classroom learning. After the camp ends, you may keep the drone.

Zoo brought to you! The Zoomobile at Lake Superior Zoo is an exciting, interactive program designed for kids in grades K-5! Join us for a fun-filled adventure as we bring live animals right to you. Kids will get to see and sometimes touch furry, scaly, and feathered friends while learning about the amazing ways animals adapt to their environments. With engaging activities and hands-on experiences, the Zoomobile encourages curiosity and exploration, helping young learners discover the importance of wildlife and conservation in a lively, age-appropriate way. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to learn about the animal kingdom up close!

HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLLC): 2025–2026 SEASON What is FLL Challenge? Friendly competition is at the heart of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLLC), where teams of students ages 9–14 (grades 4–9) explore real-world problems through research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. Using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robots, teams design, build, and program a robot to complete missions in a themed Robot Game. In addition to the Robot Game, each team develops an Innovative Project — a creative solution to a real-world problem aligned with the season's theme. Visit the FIRST LEGO League website to learn more. TEAM LOGISTICS Teams consist of 6 or more students. Visit our site! Use the QR below! 2 volunteer parent coaches are required per team (Coaches must attend all practices and competitions.) Weekly meetings (schedule determined by each team’s coach) Scrimmages and weekend competitions vary by team interest SEASON TIMELINE – 2025–2026 July/August – Kits are ordered, and coaches begin communicating with families. Teams can start practicing. August 31 – Official release of the 2025–2026 FLL Challenge: UNEARTHED! July 31 – Registration deadline. All fees are due at the time of registration. August–November – Weekly team meetings (frequency set by coaches); field trips or guest speakers may enhance research December 6 – Regional Tournament at Hermantown (Top teams will advance to Sectionals, State, and even Worlds!) COST $175 per student (Covers tournament registration and team shirts) INTERESTED IN COACHING? Hermantown LEGO League provides guidance, support, and resources to help parent volunteers run a team. We can only form teams with enough coaches, so please consider volunteering! Coaching is a fun and rewarding way to support students as they learn to collaborate, build, and problem-solve. No robotics or programming experience is required. Coaches act as facilitators — helping students explore the challenge, build the robot, conduct research, and practice FIRST Core Values. I’d like to have an all-girls Hermantown robotics team this season! I plan to host a coaching workshop in August to help all coaches get started. READY TO JOIN A TEAM? Sign up through Hermantown/Proctor Community Ed and email me at jwojciuk@isd700.org to confirm your registration. This helps me place your child on a team and ensure we have coach coverage. QUESTIONS? Contact:John Wojciuk ? 218-428-2973 ? jwojciuk@isd700.org Let’s get ready for an exciting season of robotics, creativity, and teamwork!