[SenorZ]

Definitely need to let them get their hands dirty.

My rookie team had only 12 kids last year. 3 graduated. To start this year I've had almost 20 "interested" kids sign their names to paper... but finding a meeting time that all can come is tough. Most are in other clubs, sports, etc.

This week I've left my classroom open every day while "veteran" kids modify the robot. Every day a new kid comes in and does a little work... drilling holes for new wheel mounts, removing framing, and stuff like that. They enjoy it.

We're going to the Fall Classic in Burbank, CA this weekend, and I hope a few of these kids will be able to come. Seeing a real competition is way better than watching a YouTube clip.