About the Course
Want to learn the concepts that drive the technology all around us? High Meadow Robotics Class is a STEM-focused program engaging kids from rising 3rd grade to rising 8th grade. Students will participate in collaborative learning, skill-based challenges and exciting competitions with experienced mentors. Apply STEM concepts with Arduino kits, Sphero and LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime programs and connect with real high school competition teams from FIRST LEGO® League. Be inspired, experiment and hone critical thinking skills to manifest action in the technology around you!
Your Instructor
Chris Wenzel (with Chris Maddern)
Chris Maddern (he/him) is an engineer working in facility automation and decarbonization, with more than 16 years of experience in building sciences. He has completed more than 800 projects helping commercial and residential buildings reduce energy consumption, increase health and wellness and provide financial security to the world’s largest real estate companies. In his spare time, Chris is an enthusiast on programming, robotics and renewable energy and has provided countless hours with young engineers in teaching applied sciences. He is co-teaching with Chris Wenzel.
Chris Wenzel has an Associate’s Degree from SUNY Ulster. He started working at High Meadow Summer Camp in 2021, where he developed valuable experience working with children and supporting educational and recreational activities. Since then, he has been assisting the after-school robotics program.
Outside of work, Chris enjoy building computers, which has allowed him to further develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of computer hardware.