C.O.R.E. 2062

Where it all began: FIRST

We are part of FIRST, which stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young people to pursue an education in Science & Technology, while building confidence, knowledge, and life-skills. You can read more about FIRST at their site, or read more in our FIRST section.

FIRST Website

About C.O.R.E. 2062

Team Name: Verizon Business, Marcus Corporation, GE Volunteers, Rockwell Automation, InSinkerator, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cooper Power, School District of Waukesha

Team Number: 2062

Team Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Our name stands for Community of Robotic Engineers, and that is just what we are-we are from Waukesha, Wisconsin and accept students from any three of our community high schools, two preparatory academies, and homeschool students from the area. We are part of a larger organization called FIRST. To read more about them, read the section below. We pair them up with great mentors who teach them the fundamentals of robotics and other life skills.

VEX

The School District of Waukesha is committed to providing excellence in education for all students. As we move to the 21st Century, it is important to provide students with the skills necessary to compete in a technologically advanced world. VEX Robotics provides students with a hands-on learning opportunity that supports innovation, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and team work.

Our involvement with VEX began in 2008 when we held a 2 week VEX summer camp. The VEX summer camp was a fun, educational experience for local middle school students that prepared them for the VEX season during the school year.

Once the school year begins, teams are given a problem to solve during an initial kick-off in September. Teams have about three weeks to build their robots prior to the start of the Waukesha League during the beginning of October. Once the League starts, teams meet weekly at Waukesha South High School to attend a learning workshop supported by high school student mentors. Teams also have the ability to compete in scrimmages run by high school mentors. All teams are eligible to participate in a Waukesha VEX Tournament in November.

In addition to involving students from grade and middle school, we also see this as an excellent opportunity to prepare our new members. In past years, it was a challenge for our new members feel comfortable using machinery and doing work with robots. We feel that VEX was one of the best activities we chose to prepare them for the build season.

Quick Facts

All Waukesha elementary schools are eligible to receive one VEX Robotics Start-up Kit

VEX is targeted at students in grades is 5 through 9

Teams consist of 3-4 students

One mentor is needed to organize the team

Training will be held for mentors in late August

Kickoffs are held in September

The Waukesha League starts the beginning of October and runs for five weeks.

Competitions and mentoring sessions are held at Waukesha South High School

All teams will be eligible to participate in a Waukesha VEX Tournament in November.