Robotics

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ETHOS has served as a youth robotics center in Elkhart County for nearly two decades. We are dedicated to providing cutting edge technology and opportunities for youth in our community to learn for many years to come. Robotics is a significant part of our vision – to provide children with opportunities to connect science to everyday life through problem-solving, discovery and critical thinking.

FIRST robotics team members experience a fantastic opportunity to build and program custom robots with like-minded students. Our progression of programs serves learners in kindergarten through senior year in high school. Participants will not only grow in their engineering skills, but they will learn about science, communication, research and critical thinking.

We've changed up our program to rope in a brand new partner: GEARS (Granger Exploration and Robotics Studio). GEARS teams have a long history of high accomplishments including winning 11 State Championships and participating in 15 International events. Additional information about GEARS can be found here.

Become a Robotics Coach

$85

Grades Kindegarten and 1st

Learn brainstorming and collaboration

Build custom models with LEGO pieces

3-5 members per team w/ 2 parent coaches

Meet 1x/wk for 1hr

$105

Grades 2nd and 3rd

Research construction and architecture

Build custom motorized model with LEGO WeDo 2.0

Program with an iPad

Create tri-fold poster

4-6 members per team with 2 parent coaches

Meet 1x/wk for 1hr

$155

Grades 3rd to 9th

Learn critical thinking skills

Build advanced custom LEGO robots

Program with Mindstorm software

2-10 members per team w/ 2 parent coaches

Meet 2x/wk for 2hr

$400

Grades 8th to 12th

Be part of community outreach efforts

Build custom robots of metal and plastic

Program in JAVA language and use CAD design software

Create an engineering notebook

4-10 members per team w/ 2 parent coaches

Meet 2-3x/wk for 3hr

Robotics Competitions

League Scrimmage
Junior Expo
Regional League Meets
Saint Joseph Health System Robotics Challenge
League Championship
Qualifying Tournaments
Semi-State Championship
Indiana State Championship (by invitation only)
World Championship (by invitation only)

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