OVCA Robotics

The goal of OVCA Robotics is to introduce students to advanced curriculum through project based experimentation.  This is accomplished through STEM education as it relates to the challenges teams will solve while participating in the team environment.  The challenges are a part of the "First Lego League", or FLL.  Robotics teams are extracurricular and are sponsored by volunteers and grants have been provided to purchase the computer and robotic systems, along with all of the parts and pieces. 

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OVCA ROBOTICS IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SPAWAR

​SPAWAR has been at the center of incorporating advanced technologies that enable new operational concepts for decades. Out pacing our adversaries in the cyber, information warfare and space domains enable a competitive edge in all other war fighting domains. 
SPAWAR identifies, develops, delivers and sustains information war fighting capabilities supporting naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPAWAR

TEAMWORK

Teams consist of up to 10 members between the ages of 9 and 15.  Students who turn 15 after January 1st of the current year are eligible to participate.  

Team work helps students learn how to function socially and emotionally as they work together on projects that will hone their critical thinking and reasoning skills.  Each team member will play an integral part of the team, learning to collaborate and depend on one another as they seek success together.  The feeling of accomplishment further solidifies the experience.

STEM

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  These four critical disciplines are framing the future of jobs and our economy.  OVC/OVCA are working together to prepare our students to be successful in these fields as they live a life of purpose in Christ no matter their career path.

In the "First Lego League", students will learn by applying real world math and science concepts and confronting challenges faced by today's scientists while designing, building, programming and testing the team's robot.

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TEAM MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS

• 9-15 years old (Can not have turned 15 prior to January 1 of the current season)
• Must commit to attend every work meeting and event
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Will pay a $40 participation fee

• Must be able to demonstrate positive learning habits
• Must be able to accept failure as a tool for learning
• Be of good character, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect
• Have an overall GPA of 2.5*

* Due to the limited spaces on our robotics teams, a GPA requirement may be implemented to select team members.

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See Some Examples

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The 2017 OVCA Patriotics

I am ready to apply!
If you are ready to apply to be a part of the OVC/OVCA Robotics Team, click on the following link and complete the application by the deadline.

ROBOTICS TEAM APPLICATION