KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Phones have been buzzing and emails keep coming in, all about robots.

The Taylor Facility hosted Robotics workshops Feb. 18, June 23 and June 30.

The response was overwhelming and because the interest is strong, the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is looking at initiating Lego robotics clubs starting in September 2012.

Robotics promotes team building, problem solving, creativity, and analytical thinking with a hands-on philosophy that incorporates the Lego Mindstorms technology.

Depending on response and support, participation in FIRST Lego League (FLL) is an option (http://www.firstlegoleague.org/) .

Teams of six to eight students strategize, design, build, program, experiment, test and refine a fully autonomous robot capable of completing pre-assigned missions.

Teams research a predefined scientific subject and develop a presentation on a specific topic in that field.

No prior experience is necessary. The clubs will be open to Lake County students 9 to 14 years old. Coaches, mentors, parent volunteers and sponsors are needed. Training will be provided.

Provide your child a foundation for learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fundamentals using Lego Robots.

Contact Barbara McIntyre, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , for more information.