[October 14, 2010]

BRIEF: 4-H robotics club starts with grant

WENATCHEE, Oct 14, 2010 (The Wenatchee World - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Chelan-Douglas 4-H is recruiting middle and high school students for a regional robotics club, thanks to a $50,000 grant from National 4-H Council and JC Penney.

The Washington State University Extension office, 400 Washington St., will host an information night at 7 p.m. Oct. 28.

"Primarily, robotics is the vehicle to teach them life skills and science, how to market ideas and leadership," said Janet Edwards, an afterschool specialist with WSU Extension 4-H. The idea stems from a need for more students to pursue math and science.

Washington was one of five states chosen for the grant. The $50,000 will be split among 10 areas around the state, including $3,500 for Chelan-Douglas 4-H.

The club will compete with their robots in a state competition in March in Seattle. In addition to the grant, JC Penney also donated $6,500 for each club, which will pay for robot-building kits and registration fees.

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