Grades 7–12 Join Delano’s award-winning Orange Crush Robotics Team and take part in one of the fastest-growing extracurricular activities in Minnesota! Students in grades 7–12 are invited to join a dynamic team that combines creativity, collaboration, and technology. Whether you’re interested in engineering, building, programming, graphic design, or social media, there’s a place for you on the team. The team meets weekly through the fall, participates in off-season competitions and educational conferences, and prepares for the release of the next challenge. The Competition Season kicks off in January, when the new game is revealed to teams across the country. From that point, members work together to design, build, and program a new robot for the season’s challenges. The competitive season runs January through April, with opportunities to travel and compete at regional events. Team members should be prepared for a more serious time commitment during this exciting, fast-paced part of the year. Join us at the Delano High School Open House on August 26th and discover the excitement of Orange Crush Robotics! You can also attend our information meeting on September 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the STEM Lab at Delano High School (Room 408) for interested students and parents. Join us to learn more about the program and experience Robotics firsthand! For more information, contact Lead Coach Ross Anderson at ocr3026@delanoschools.org or visitwww.orangecrush3026.com. Program Prerequisites: Participants must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds, and verbally communicate with peers and instructors to effectively convey ideas, give and receive feedback, and coordinate tasks within the team. Participants must be able to hold and manipulate tools in a safe manner and have a basic understanding of computer systems used in various aspects of the program.