After-School Robotics Tryouts in Mississauga | October 1 & 3, 2026
Try Boswin’s after-school robotics program in Mississauga: Thursday, October 1, 6–6:45 p.m., or Saturday, October 3, 2–2:45 p.m. Book a free tryout.
Why Competitive Robotics Is Like Youth Sports for STEM Students
When parents think about extracurricular activities, youth sports are often an obvious choice. Soccer, basketball, hockey, and other team sports give children opportunities to build skills, make friends, develop discipline, and learn how to work toward a common goal. But what about students who are more interested in technology than athletics? Competitive robotics offers many…
Boswin Summer Camp Welcomes MPs Iqra Khalid and Fares Al Soud
Boswin Summer Camp welcomed MPs Iqra Khalid and Fares Al Soud for separate visits in Mississauga, celebrating STEM learning and summer opportunities for young people.
How VEX Robotics Competitions Work: A Parent’s Guide
If your child has become interested in competitive robotics, you have probably heard terms like VEX V5, qualification matches, alliance selection, Skills, and elimination rounds. For parents who are new to robotics competitions, it can be difficult to understand how everything fits together. At Boswin Robotics, students experience this process firsthand through Boswin’s competitive VEX…
What Is the Difference Between Recreational Robotics and Competitive Robotics?
When parents first start looking into robotics programs, one of the biggest questions is often, “What is the difference between recreational robotics and competitive robotics?” Both can be excellent ways for children to learn about technology, engineering, coding, and problem-solving, but they offer very different experiences. Recreational robotics is generally focused on exploration, creativity, and…
How Robotics Helps Students Improve in School
School is about much more than memorizing information for the next test. Students need to understand concepts, apply what they learn, communicate their ideas, solve unfamiliar problems, and work effectively with others. This is one reason robotics can be such a valuable extracurricular activity. Robotics brings together mathematics, science, technology, engineering, communication, and teamwork in…
Beginner Robotics Programs for Kids: Where to Start
If your child has never tried robotics before, choosing the right program can feel a little overwhelming. Parents may wonder whether their child is old enough, whether they need previous experience, or whether robotics will be too difficult. The good news is that children do not need to be robotics experts to get started. Beginner…
Why Robotics Is the Perfect Activity for the School Year
Choosing the right extracurricular activity can have a lasting impact on your child’s development. Parents often look for activities that are enjoyable, educational, and fit comfortably into the school year. While sports, music, and art programs all offer valuable experiences, robotics has become one of the fastest-growing choices for families looking to combine fun with…
Back-to-School STEM Programs in Mississauga: What Parents Should Know
As summer comes to an end, families across Mississauga begin preparing for a new school year. New classes, homework, sports, and extracurricular activities all become part of the weekly routine. For many parents, September is also the perfect time to introduce their child to a new activity that encourages learning, creativity, and personal growth. For…
Why Teamwork Is Important in Robotics Competitions
When people think about robotics competitions, they often imagine the robot itself. They picture motors turning, mechanisms moving, and teams competing to complete challenges. While the robot is certainly an important part of the competition, the strongest robotics teams know that success depends on much more than the machine. Teamwork is at the centre of…