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SUMMARY:2026 Scratch Fall Program - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beginner-friendly Scratch coding class designed for children ages 8–14 with no prior coding experience. \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on program\, students will learn the basics of computer programming by creating 15 fun animated projects in Scratch\, a beginner-friendly programming platform developed by MIT. Through creative storytelling and interactive activities\, students will explore essential coding concepts while bringing their own animations to life. \n\n\n\nWhat Students Will Learn\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Scratch programming environment\n\n\n\nHow to use blocks to create programs\n\n\n\nMotion\, looks\, sound\, and events\n\n\n\nLoops and conditionals\n\n\n\nCreative problem-solving and computational thinking\n\n\n\n\nProjects\n\n\n\nStudents will build 15 animated Scratch projects\, giving them the opportunity to practice programming concepts in a fun and engaging way. By the end of the program\, they’ll have completed projects they can continue exploring and sharing at home. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 8–14\n\n\n\nComplete beginners with no coding experience\n\n\n\nStudents who enjoy creativity\, animation\, games\, or technology
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-scratch-fall-session-1/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:Beginner Chess Club - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Chess is more than a game—it’s a powerful way to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In our Beginner Chess Club\, children ages 6–12 will learn chess fundamentals through engaging lessons\, guided practice\, and friendly games in a supportive\, beginner-friendly environment. \n\n\n\nEach session includes a short interactive lesson followed by guided games and practice\, giving students plenty of opportunities to apply what they’ve learned. Throughout the 16-session program\, children will develop their skills through weekly play and friendly competition. The season concludes with a Chess Tournament\, where the the top three players will receive special award medals in recognition of their achievements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho Should Join?\n\n\n\nThis program is perfect for children ages 6–12 who are new to chess or want to strengthen their basic skills. No prior chess experience is required. \n\n\n\nWhether your child is learning chess for the first time or simply enjoys playing with friends\, our Beginner Chess Club provides a welcoming place to learn\, practice\, and have fun every week. \n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearn chess basics\, including rules and piece movement\n\n\n\nDevelop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills\n\n\n\nPractice through guided games every week\n\n\n\nBuild confidence\, focus\, and good sportsmanship\n\n\n\nChess tournament at the end of the season\, free admission to club members
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-fall-chess-club-session-1/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:FLL Robotics Fall Program - Session 1 (Season Kickoff)
DESCRIPTION:Build\, code\, create\, and innovate! Our FIRST LEGO League program introduces students to the exciting world of robotics\, engineering\, and teamwork through hands-on STEM learning. Inspired by this year’s BIOGLOW™ theme\, students will explore real-world challenges and develop creative\, practical solutions while working in a collaborative team environment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBIOGLOW™ (2026–2027 Season)\n\n\n\nJoin Valley Robotics Club for the 2026–2027 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season. This year’s theme\, BIOGLOW™\, invites students to explore Earth’s ecosystems and discover how science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation can help protect our natural world. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, students will: \n\n\n\n\nResearch a real-world problem connected to the BIOGLOW™ theme.\n\n\n\nDevelop and present an innovative solution.\n\n\n\nWork as a team to solve engineering challenges.\n\n\n\nPrepare for and compete in an official FIRST LEGO League tournament.\n\n\n\n\nOur program emphasizes hands-on STEM learning while helping students develop critical thinking\, creativity\, communication\, teamwork\, and public speaking skills.
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/fll-robotics-fall-program-session-1/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Scratch Fall Program - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beginner-friendly Scratch coding class designed for children ages 8–14 with no prior coding experience. \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on program\, students will learn the basics of computer programming by creating 15 fun animated projects in Scratch\, a beginner-friendly programming platform developed by MIT. Through creative storytelling and interactive activities\, students will explore essential coding concepts while bringing their own animations to life. \n\n\n\nWhat Students Will Learn\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Scratch programming environment\n\n\n\nHow to use blocks to create programs\n\n\n\nMotion\, looks\, sound\, and events\n\n\n\nLoops and conditionals\n\n\n\nCreative problem-solving and computational thinking\n\n\n\n\nProjects\n\n\n\nStudents will build 15 animated Scratch projects\, giving them the opportunity to practice programming concepts in a fun and engaging way. By the end of the program\, they’ll have completed projects they can continue exploring and sharing at home. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 8–14\n\n\n\nComplete beginners with no coding experience\n\n\n\nStudents who enjoy creativity\, animation\, games\, or technology
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-scratch-fall-session-2/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:Beginner Chess Club - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Chess is more than a game—it’s a powerful way to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In our Beginner Chess Club\, children ages 6–12 will learn chess fundamentals through engaging lessons\, guided practice\, and friendly games in a supportive\, beginner-friendly environment. \n\n\n\nEach session includes a short interactive lesson followed by guided games and practice\, giving students plenty of opportunities to apply what they’ve learned. Throughout the 16-session program\, children will develop their skills through weekly play and friendly competition. The season concludes with a Chess Tournament\, where the the top three players will receive special award medals in recognition of their achievements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho Should Join?\n\n\n\nThis program is perfect for children ages 6–12 who are new to chess or want to strengthen their basic skills. No prior chess experience is required. \n\n\n\nWhether your child is learning chess for the first time or simply enjoys playing with friends\, our Beginner Chess Club provides a welcoming place to learn\, practice\, and have fun every week. \n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearn chess basics\, including rules and piece movement\n\n\n\nDevelop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills\n\n\n\nPractice through guided games every week\n\n\n\nBuild confidence\, focus\, and good sportsmanship\n\n\n\nChess tournament at the end of the season\, free admission to club members
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-fall-chess-club-session-2/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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UID:9708-1789911000-1789918200@valleyroboticsclub.org
SUMMARY:FLL Robotics Fall Program - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Build\, code\, create\, and innovate! Our FIRST LEGO League program introduces students to the exciting world of robotics\, engineering\, and teamwork through hands-on STEM learning. Inspired by this year’s BIOGLOW™ theme\, students will explore real-world challenges and develop creative\, practical solutions while working in a collaborative team environment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBIOGLOW™ (2026–2027 Season)\n\n\n\nJoin Valley Robotics Club for the 2026–2027 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season. This year’s theme\, BIOGLOW™\, invites students to explore Earth’s ecosystems and discover how science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation can help protect our natural world. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, students will: \n\n\n\n\nResearch a real-world problem connected to the BIOGLOW™ theme.\n\n\n\nDevelop and present an innovative solution.\n\n\n\nWork as a team to solve engineering challenges.\n\n\n\nPrepare for and compete in an official FIRST LEGO League tournament.\n\n\n\n\nOur program emphasizes hands-on STEM learning while helping students develop critical thinking\, creativity\, communication\, teamwork\, and public speaking skills.
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/fll-robotics-fall-program-session-2/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T121500
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UID:11421-1790511300-1790514900@valleyroboticsclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Scratch Fall Program - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beginner-friendly Scratch coding class designed for children ages 8–14 with no prior coding experience. \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on program\, students will learn the basics of computer programming by creating 15 fun animated projects in Scratch\, a beginner-friendly programming platform developed by MIT. Through creative storytelling and interactive activities\, students will explore essential coding concepts while bringing their own animations to life. \n\n\n\nWhat Students Will Learn\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Scratch programming environment\n\n\n\nHow to use blocks to create programs\n\n\n\nMotion\, looks\, sound\, and events\n\n\n\nLoops and conditionals\n\n\n\nCreative problem-solving and computational thinking\n\n\n\n\nProjects\n\n\n\nStudents will build 15 animated Scratch projects\, giving them the opportunity to practice programming concepts in a fun and engaging way. By the end of the program\, they’ll have completed projects they can continue exploring and sharing at home. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 8–14\n\n\n\nComplete beginners with no coding experience\n\n\n\nStudents who enjoy creativity\, animation\, games\, or technology
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-scratch-fall-session-3/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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SUMMARY:Beginner Chess Club - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Chess is more than a game—it’s a powerful way to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In our Beginner Chess Club\, children ages 6–12 will learn chess fundamentals through engaging lessons\, guided practice\, and friendly games in a supportive\, beginner-friendly environment. \n\n\n\nEach session includes a short interactive lesson followed by guided games and practice\, giving students plenty of opportunities to apply what they’ve learned. Throughout the 16-session program\, children will develop their skills through weekly play and friendly competition. The season concludes with a Chess Tournament\, where the the top three players will receive special award medals in recognition of their achievements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho Should Join?\n\n\n\nThis program is perfect for children ages 6–12 who are new to chess or want to strengthen their basic skills. No prior chess experience is required. \n\n\n\nWhether your child is learning chess for the first time or simply enjoys playing with friends\, our Beginner Chess Club provides a welcoming place to learn\, practice\, and have fun every week. \n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearn chess basics\, including rules and piece movement\n\n\n\nDevelop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills\n\n\n\nPractice through guided games every week\n\n\n\nBuild confidence\, focus\, and good sportsmanship\n\n\n\nChess tournament at the end of the season\, free admission to club members
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/2026-fall-chess-club-session-3/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260830T174726Z
CREATED:20260524T203245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T174726Z
UID:9801-1790515800-1790523000@valleyroboticsclub.org
SUMMARY:FLL Robotics Fall Program - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Build\, code\, create\, and innovate! Our FIRST LEGO League program introduces students to the exciting world of robotics\, engineering\, and teamwork through hands-on STEM learning. Inspired by this year’s BIOGLOW™ theme\, students will explore real-world challenges and develop creative\, practical solutions while working in a collaborative team environment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBIOGLOW™ (2026–2027 Season)\n\n\n\nJoin Valley Robotics Club for the 2026–2027 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season. This year’s theme\, BIOGLOW™\, invites students to explore Earth’s ecosystems and discover how science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation can help protect our natural world. \n\n\n\nThroughout the season\, students will: \n\n\n\n\nResearch a real-world problem connected to the BIOGLOW™ theme.\n\n\n\nDevelop and present an innovative solution.\n\n\n\nWork as a team to solve engineering challenges.\n\n\n\nPrepare for and compete in an official FIRST LEGO League tournament.\n\n\n\n\nOur program emphasizes hands-on STEM learning while helping students develop critical thinking\, creativity\, communication\, teamwork\, and public speaking skills.
URL:https://valleyroboticsclub.org/event/fll-robotics-fall-program-session-3/
LOCATION:Menasha Public Library\, 440 1st St\, Menasha\, WI\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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