Project idea
Robotics Club
A robotics club develops engineering, coding and teamwork skills. Many clubs start with a few classroom kits and add competition registration later.
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Educational objectives
- Introduce engineering design and coding
- Build collaboration and problem-solving
- Create a pathway to STEM competitions
Who benefits
Upper-elementary to high-school students; prioritise those without access to STEM extracurriculars.
Suggested equipment and services
- Robotics kits
- Laptops or tablets
- Storage bins
- Practice field mat
- Competition registration (optional)
Indicative budget
Illustrative — not a quote| Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics kitsIndicative estimate | 6 | $450 | $2,700 |
| Storage binsIndicative estimate | 6 | $20 | $120 |
| Field mat and elementsIndicative estimate | 1 | $250 | $250 |
| Competition registrationIndicative estimate | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Illustrative total | $3,370 | ||
Rough planning figures only. Replace with current prices or supplier quotations before applying.
Potential funding
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Implementation checklist
- Recruit a coach and volunteer
- Confirm device compatibility
- Set meeting schedule
- Plan transport for events
- Budget for replacement parts