Middle School & High School
For students from Grades 7+
VEX V5 Robotics 101 (Grade 7-11) – May 2026 Intake
VRC Robotics 101 is an accelerated and engaging 4 weeks (Accelerated) introductory course specifically designed to cultivate students' interest in engineering and technology. The primary goal of this course is to nurture students' passion for engineering before they transition into advanced robotics programs, such as joining a Competition Club Team after.
Spring 2026 Intake
- Duration: June 2 to June 27, 2026 Accelerated
- Schedule: 2 classes per week Tuesdays 6:30-8:30PM and Thursdays 6:30-8:30PM
- Address: 4114 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary AB T2G 2R7
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2026 VEX Robotics Competition (V5) Summer Bootcamp
Immerse your child in robotics with our week-long, introductory summer camps! Give your child the opportunity to explore the exciting world of robotics in our hands-on, week-long summer camps. Perfect for beginners, these camps will introduce them to building, programming, and driving robots, while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
Student age: Grades 7-11 in 2026 September
Bootcamp week: choose the camp week when you sign up.
Week 1: July 6 -10
Week 2: July 13-17
Week 3: July 20-24
Week 4: July 27-3
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Address: 4114 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary AB T2G 2R7
Early drop off / Late pick up: Available for a fee
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VEX V5 VRC Competition Club Team
WestMech VRC Club Team Program challenges students to take their robotics skills to the next level. Using the advanced VEX V5 platform, students design, build, and engineer competitive robots while developing key skills in programming, strategy, teamwork, and collaboration. Teams participate regularly in tournaments, with opportunities to qualify for the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship. Through their achievements and leadership development, students also gain access to valuable scholarship opportunities offered by WestMech that recognize excellence in innovation and leadership. These scholarships help support students in pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, technology, and related fields.
Beyond competition, WestMech students take on leadership roles in community-focused initiatives, bringing hands-on STEM learning experiences to local communities. Exclusive Opportunities include:
Mecha Mayhem International Robotics Competition
Girl Powered Bootcamp
Calgary Stampede Robot Rodeo
Local Girl Guides
WestMech Tournaments
Other community outreach programs