LOCKPORT WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Lockport Spring Robotics Club: LEGO Mindstorm Battle Bots and Capture-the-Flag
An after‑school LEGO Mindstorm workshop in Lockport for ages 9–14 that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–7 PM from March 10 to May 7, 2026—this guide explains what to expect and how the program runs.
Lockport Spring Robotics Club: LEGO Mindstorm Battle Bots and Capture-the-Flag.
Unleash creativity in an after‑school robotics club that teaches building and programming with the LEGO Mindstorm ecosystem; participants work as teams on hands‑on projects such as Battle Bots, Catapults and Launchers, Sensor Design, and Capture the Flag, all designed for ages 9 through 14.
Highlights
Club Highlights
Project‑Driven Robotic Challenges
Sessions focus on concrete build‑and‑test projects—Battle Bots, Capture the Flag, catapults and sensor experiments—that push teams to iterate on design and tactics.
Block Code to Pseudocode and Python
Instruction covers kid‑friendly block coding and advances into pseudocode or Python within the LEGO Mindstorm robotics ecosystem so learners can transition from visual logic to text‑based programming.
A Compact, Twice‑Weekly After‑School Program
The program runs twice weekly in the spring—Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00–7:00 PM between March 10 and May 7—condensing hands‑on learning into regular afternoon blocks.
What the day feels like
What the Club Feels Like
Three‑hour afternoon sessions become a cycle of building, programming and testing: teams sketch solutions in block code or pseudocode, deploy sensors and actuators within the LEGO Mindstorm system, then field their robots in challenge‑style projects where ideas are immediately tried and revised.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this program.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Program dates run March 10 through May 7, with meetings every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Sessions convene at the Challenger Learning Center, 160 Washburn, Lockport.
The program centers on the LEGO Mindstorm robotics ecosystem; no individual gear list is specified in the source details.
The listed cost is $200; those who wish to discuss a payment plan should select the 'pay later' option during registration and reach out before attending.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Spring Robotics Club meet?
The program runs March 10–May 7, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
What ages can participate?
The club is for participants ages 9 through 14.
Where is the club located?
Meetings take place at the Challenger Learning Center, 160 Washburn, Lockport.
What will participants actually do during sessions?
Participants build and program robots using the LEGO Mindstorm system and work on projects such as Battle Bots, Catapults and Launchers, Sensor Design, and Capture the Flag.
How much does the program cost and are payment plans available?
The cost is $200. To discuss a payment plan, select 'pay later' during registration and contact the operator before attending.
What programming approaches are taught?
Instruction includes kid‑friendly block coding and advances to pseudocode or Python within the LEGO Mindstorm ecosystem.