Real Robotics: Building, Coding, Testing

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Why Take This Course?

The Club is an ongoing course that can be taken for up to 2 years!

 This course is all about robots!  In this hands-on class your child will make leaps and bounds in their confidence as they actually build their own robot with their own hands! They gain a sense of accomplishment because they didn't just "buy" it, they BUILT it!

We have multiple levels of this course based on your student’s experience level. We always want to start with our Intro Course! If you have finished the Intro to Robotics here at YSA already then our Robotics Club is where you want to be to expand your knowledge!

Now you are prepared to really explore the world of robotics!

In the next level of Robotics, Robotics Club, we will use our incredible robots to complete challenges, solve mazes, compete in races, create sentry robots to guard us, teach our robots voice commands, drawing (robot art), create remote controls, and more!

Watch Our Students in Action

  • This one's for the tinkers, aspiring programmers, and creators!

    In this hands-on class your child will make leaps and bounds in their confidence as they actually build their own robot with their own hands! They gain a sense of accomplishment because they didn't just "buy" it, they BUILT it!

    This course raises the usual robotics curriculum to the next level!

    Through the vehicle of robotics, your child will master the basics of computer science, programming, and problem-solving.

    Join us as we:

    -- Learn at our own pace. Your student can progress at their own pace to their own level. For the advanced, they can go deeper and broader in their own exploration. For the beginner, there will be plenty of support to ensure success.

    -- Roll our sleeves up and get into "Real" Robotics! This course dives into all 3 of the core aspects of true robotics:

    -sensors

    -intelligence

    -physical action

    Each student receives a well-rounded experience that brings a good foundation to go further.

    This popular course is available at 2 levels!

    Beginners

    Robotics Club - Note- To take this class, students MUST take the Beginners class 1st.

  • Your child will develop a true understanding of the principles involved in robotics. Your kiddo will explore true projects on their own in between class sessions, and come back with their results.

  • This Course requires purchasing a robot kit for $109. Upon enrolling, you will receive a link to purchase. Students must have robot before first day of the course. For club students, they are welcome to use their robot made in the previous class.

 

Ages: 8-15

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: Returner

Price Per Session: $49

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Meet Your Mentor

Mr. Salch

I am a retired tech executive, father of 13, experienced online teacher. Over the last six years I have successfully taught over 10,000 students across several platforms, schools, and approaches. During this time I have perfected the art of online teaching with hands-on activities in an exciting and inviting environment.

The focus in all my courses is understanding of foundational principles. I strongly believe in helping my students climb Blooms Taxonomy beyond mere memorization and well into problem solving. I like to teach students "how to think about this to solve problems" and "how things work". Once they see the core principles, their built in curiosity and drive kicks in to push them deeper into exploration and skill set building.

Yet I believe each child is unique, with a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Our job as the adults in their lives, is to help them overcome the weaknesses while building success on the strengths. This is not a "cookie cutter" approach, but rather a individually tailored experience.

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Our Promise To You

Satisfaction Guarantee:

If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with this course within the first 24 hours, you can either transfer to another course, get a 100% refund credit toward a future class or get a 75% money-back.

That’s it! No hassle!

In 3 years and over 500 families served, only 2 families have ever used this.

*more info in FAQs below

Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • 4 KEY things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!

    3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    Come by and see for yourself!

  • Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

    Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

  • We offer a satisfaction guarantee!

    If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your course, you can:

    1- Transfer to another equal value class at no charge (space permitting)

    2- Get a 100% refund to a YSA credit

    3- Get a 25% money-back to your credit card

    Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first day of camp. After 24 hours after the first class begins there will be no refund of tuition.

    The non-refundable 25% deposit is critical as it allows us to determine which courses we can run.

    Note- this is a satisfaction guarantee, therefore your child must attend class to qualify.

    *Note- Yearly courses like AP require a 30-day notice

  • We do! We have 3 kinds:

    1- Word of mouth: 25% off- we know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth. When you help another family enroll in a YSA class and they name you at checkout, you will get 25% off the cost of the course you’re currently enrolled in once they stay past the refund period. Note— this applies to all regular courses, BUT only applies to the first month of membership courses.

    2- Multi-sibling: 10% off- We believe in supporting whole families and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is! When you sign-up 2 or more kiddos you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

    3-Multi-course: 10% off- To fully serve your family, we hope to provide your child with all the courses they dream of taking! To make this more affordable, when you enroll in 3 or more classes, you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

  • Of course!

    As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

    Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

    If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

  • 2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

    We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

    Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

  • All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!

    Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries!

    Cool, right?