This event is part of the Maryland STEM Festival!

The future of humanity needs your help! Zombies have come alive and are wreaking havoc around the world. Brilliant scientist Ada Pythagoras Pasteur knows a cure to remove the zombie virus, but hid the ingredients across the United States.

You and your teammates will work together to discover clues, solve puzzles, and write code to find the ingredients, eradicate zombies, and save the world (think Pandemic meets Escape Room).

Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us on November 3rd from 10am to 3pm. This event is open to all high school students in Howard County and surrounding counties. No experience is necessary! This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided. At the end of the event, we will raffle an Amazon Fire 7 and Echo Spot to participants!

Please register by October 27th. There are only SIX spots left to be guaranteed a place on a team. Upon registration, participating students should select the Participant ticket and non-participating spectators should select the Spectator ticket.

We will be using Sphero SPRK+ and Sphero Mini robotic toys, which are app enabled robotic balls that you can control with basic coding. We will provide the Sphero toys, but ask that you bring a mobile device.

Not a Developer? Not a Problem!!

Skill Level: (All)

Sphero SPRK+ was built for learner progression. It’s approachable for beginners of all ages, yet sophisticated enough for seasoned programmers. BEGINNERS can draw paths that represent code for their robot to follow. INTERMEDIATE coders can utilize the block-based drag and drop interface and PROS can use JavaScript and write text programs like a boss.

#BeyondCode #Codingmadeapproachable

Programming. It’s kind of a big deal, but there’s more to learn than just logic. Zombie Eradication incorporates STEM activities and the 4Cs (Collaboration, Critical thinking, Creativity, and Communication).

FAQs

Do I need any experience with Sphero or coding to participate?

No. We will teach you everything you need to know.

Do I need a Sphero to participate?

No. We will supply the Sphero products.

Can I bring a friend or family member?

If you would like to bring someone to participate, they must register as a participant. Non-participating friends and family members must register as spectators. We request that you bring no more than 2 spectators.

Will lunch be provided?

Yes. Lunch will be provided for participants and spectators.

Does this event cost anything?

This event is free!

I thought registration closed on October 20.

We extended the deadline to October 27. Don't miss out!

I heard there's going to be a raffle. What can I get?

All participants will be entered into a raffle to win an Amazon Fire 7 or Echo Spot at the end of the event! Wow!!

Have another question?

Email info@redarchsolutions.com.