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Sphero Indie - Mystery Programming

STEM Fun
2026-07-14 10:00:00 2026-07-14 11:00:00 America/New_York Sphero Indie - Mystery Programming Waldorf West Branch -

Tuesday, July 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 10:00:00 2026-07-14 11:00:00 America/New_York Sphero Indie - Mystery Programming Solve the programming mystery with the Sphero Indie car. You will investigate how the Sphero programming controls work and set up an obstacle course for your Sphero. Waldorf West Branch -

Solve the programming mystery with the Sphero Indie car. You will investigate how the Sphero programming controls work and set up an obstacle course for your Sphero.

Work with a partner to solve the coding mystery. You will work with your partner to discover the coding color commands. After your solve the mystery, you will have time to create an obstacle course with your Indi.

The Sphero Indi inspires imaginative, play-based learning by empowering kids to design and build their own mazes while creating opportunities for kids to learn the basics of coding, solve problems, and nurture computational thinking skills. Each small group will receive a Sphero Indi, color coded mats and a puzzle to solve.

Registration is required. This program is intended for ages 8-11, children under the age of 8 may have significant trouble understanding the concepts that will be covered.

If you have questions, please contact the Waldorf West Branch at 301-645-1395 or email westref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Learning Challenge |

TAGS: | STEM |

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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