Middle School & High School
For students from Grades 7+
VEX V5 Robotics 101 (Grade 7-11) – Summer/Fall
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.
August Class Options:
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Option 1: August 4-7
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Option 2: August 11-14
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Tuesday to Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
4 days total (5 hours of instruction per day)
Fall Class Options:
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Option 3: Sep 8 - Oct 1 2026
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Option 4: Oct 6 - Oct 29 2026
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4 weeks, 2 classes per week, 8 classes (2.5 hours per class)
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Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 PM and Thursdays 6:30-9:00PM
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2027 VEX V5 Robotics Competition Summer Bootcamp
Thank you to our instructors, volunteers, parents, and students for making our 2026 Summer Camp such a wonderful success. We truly appreciate everyone’s hard work, support, and enthusiasm throughout the summer.
Please visit our website at a later time to sign up for 2027 summer camp.
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 2027 September
2027 Bootcamp week: The following camp week are planned for 2027 Summer
Week 1: July 5 -9, 2027
Week 2: No Camp during Calgary Stampede
Week 3: July 19 - 23, 2027
Week 4: July 26 - 30, 2027
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Address: 4114 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary AB T2G 2R7
Don’t miss the special price!
VEX V5 Year Round 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 Signature VEX Robotics Competition
Girl Powered Bootcamp
Calgary Stampede Robot Rodeo
Local Girl Guides
WestMech Tournaments
Other community outreach programs
2026-2027 Competition Season Team Club Classroom Hours:
Monday 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Wednesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Thursday 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Sunday Closed