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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

Join us for an exciting FREE class series at the Duluth Children's Museum focusing on STEM! Designed for students in grades K-5, this engaging program will dive into the fascinating world of rocket science and flight. Participants will explore the principles of aerodynamics, learn about groundbreaking innovators, and even get hands-on experience with fun challenges. It's a fantastic opportunity to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Rocket Science with Duluth Children’s Museum Join the Duluth Children’s Museum as we explore the outer reaches of our solar system and the mechanics behind how rockets work! Students will imagine & create models of their own planets and then participate in creating stomp rockets, which will be launched using our DCM launchers. Pike Lake: Thursday, March 6th, 2025 from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm Forces of Flight with Duluth Children’s Museum Lift! Drag! Thrust! Gravity! Discover the four important forces of flight that keep our airplanes in the air. Students will create paper airplanes and gliders and test them out through various exciting flight challenges! Pike Lake: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2025 from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm Future Innovators with Duluth Children’s Museum Inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer, this workshop will guide students through the engineering design process and will feature hands-on engineering challenges using household materials! Pike Lake: Wednesday, May 8th, 2025 from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm

The engaging summer camp is divided into two segments: the first will focus on hands-on photography learning, and the second 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!