Pandemic Programming is a comprehensive coding curriculum that offers free virtual classes in Scratch, Python, and Java to K - 12 students anywhere. Classes are offered through Zoom by High School members of FIRST Robotics Team 449, The Blair Robot Project.
Composed of students and alumni from Montgomery Blair High School and Montgomery County, our team continues to expand and attract new members since its establishment in 1999. We compete in the annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics competition, a highly acclaimed event dedicated to encouraging students to pursue STEM and engage in the exciting field of robotics.
The mission of the Blair Robot Project is to solve complex problems in a collaborative environment to promote personal and intellectual growth, promote a student-led and mentor-guided environment, and build and compete successfully with a well-designed and fabricated robot. Additionally, through our outreach programs, we encourage youth to pursue degrees and careers in STEM.
Please fill out this form to express interest in taking our classes!
Recommended Grade Levels:
- Scratch: K - 4
- Python: 4 - 12
- Java: 7 - 12
Important Dates:
- First Day of Classes: July 15th and July 16th (based on if you have class on Saturdays or Sundays)
- Last Day of Classes: September 16th and 17th (based on if you have class on Saturdays or Sundays)
- Closing Ceremony (demonstration of final projects): September 17th 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Class Timings:
- Scratch - SATURDAYS 5:00 to 6:00 PM
- Python - SUNDAYS 5:00 to 6:30 PM
- Java - SATURDAYS 3:00 to 4:30 PM