"Local camp geared toward robotics"

Ally Wallace (left), 10, Southmont said the hardest part was actually building the robot. Evelyn Zachary, 10, Southmont, said the hardest part was learning programming and figuring out the different sensors on the robot.

"...A local camp is gearing up to get kids interested in robotics. Camp MocoRobo is a LEGO robotics camp for Montgomery County middle school students. Instructor Karen Thada said the camp promotes a general interest in robotics.
“When we started this camp, the emphasis was to get kids interested in how robotics and automation are used in our local industries,” Thada said. “The idea is some of these kids- someday- will hopefully stay in Montgomery County when they’re adults and work in our industry here in town.”

The camp itself is a 4-day experience that gives students a fun, hands-on and creative opportunity as they learn about manufacturing careers through LEGO robotics..."

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