Frequently Asked Questions

What is VEX IQ Robotics?

• The VEX IQ Challenge provides elementary and middle school students with exciting, open-ended robotics and research project challenges that enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning.  VEX is a snap-together kit to make robot construct easy.  A graphical software program (IQ Blocks) is used to program the robot.

How do I apply?

• Fill out the application form found here.

• Applications are due March 24th.

When do we meet?

• There will be a parent information meeting on May 16th.  This is where you will be given all the information about the upcoming season.

• Summer Camp: August 7 - 10 (Mon-Thurs) at SOJH

• Tuesdays/Thursday after school 2:30 - 4:00 once school starts again in August 2023.

What will we be doing?

• Build and program robots to compete in the game for the 23-24 season (game to be announced in May 2023)

• Compete in teamwork and robot skills challenges

When are competitions?

• Saturdays in October - February throughout Weber and Davis Counties

• State Championship in March 2024

• World Championship in May 2024 (Dallas, TX)

How much does it cost?

• Club dues: $25

• Camp fee: $10