The first day of Robotics Camp 2009 in Murray, Kentucky, was a success.  The campers began the day by gathering around the virtual campfire and discussing the plans for the day and for the week. The first activity was "Tower of Terror," which challenged campers to build a structure which would successfully hold a golf ball as high in the air as possible. The record was 85.7 cm.  Secondly, after a quick break, campers took that knowledge to build a bridge which spanned two stationary abutments spaced as far apart as possible. This activity, called "Super Structure," enabled students to test their basic building skills with a different outcome.  The record for this first-time camp activity was 97.8 cm. Next, the teams focused on using good building and friction-reducing techniques in a challenge called "Coast for the Most," which required campers to construct a vehicle that would travel down a ramp and roll the greatest distance. First, their vehicle had to carry a LEGO figure. Next, the vehicle had to carry both the figure and a red ball. This early construction activity will be helpful when the campers build  robotic vehicles later in the week.

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