{"id":2551,"date":"2019-01-17T14:17:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T20:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/?page_id=2551"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:32:31","slug":"join-wildstang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/join-wildstang\/","title":{"rendered":"Join WSRP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-1 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 align-column-center\">\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4781\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/112-Plus-One-2021-Logo-Sized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"212\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-4\">\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4782 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Program-Logo-Full-Sized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"309\" height=\"135\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 align-column-center\">\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4780\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/111-WildStang-Logo-2021-sIzed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"169\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-1 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-12\">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">The WildStang Robotics Program is a dual-purpose offering within District 214, serving as both an accredited after-school robotics course and a co-curricular activity accessible to all students in the district.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">This immersive program involves hands-on experiences which foster collaboration between students and District 214 educators, as well as a cadre of dedicated volunteer professionals who serve as mentors. Through their involvement in the program, students acquire essential skills pertaining to the design, fabrication, programming, and operation of robotic systems. They have the chance to put these skills into action by taking part in various competitions throughout the academic year, such as the <strong><em>FIRST<\/em><\/strong> Robotics Competition (FRC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"box-shadow: #cecece 0px 0px 0px 0px inset; margin-top: -30px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-7 align-column-center\">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Participants in the WildStang Robotics Program will cultivate essential communication and presentation skills. They will master the art of collecting, documenting and articulating their ideas effectively to peers, mentors, and competition judges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 col-lg-4 align-column-center\">\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_55448\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BOAJoZlscng?enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/www.wildstang.org&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=1&autohide=1&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-vol=\"10\"  data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/BOAJoZlscng\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-1 align-column-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-12\">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">WSRP students have the flexibility to concentrate on diverse facets of the entire engineering production spectrum, from ideation, through to Computer-Aided Design (CAD), assembly, and testing. Students can also participate and grow their skills in communication and business concepts by generating content for program websites, handling social media platforms, working with sponsors, and even acquiring proficiency in shooting and editing educational and promotional videos. These valuable skills not only equip students to excel in robot engineering and operation but also enable them to adeptly communicate their ideas and accomplishments to a broader audience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">For students with a passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) careers, this program offers an enriching opportunity to explore and further develop their interests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">Since its inception in 1996, District 214&#8217;s WildStang Robotics Program has achieved remarkable recognition and success, including securing the <em><strong>FIRST<\/strong><\/em> Robotics Championship in 2003, 2009, and 2011. It has also been honored with the <em><strong>FIRST<\/strong><\/em> Impact Award and inducted into the <em><strong>FIRST<\/strong><\/em> Robotics Hall of Fame in 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-12\">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-size: 22px; text-align: left;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"\">If you&#8217;re interested in becoming a part of the WildStang Robotics Program, we welcome your enthusiasm and involvement. Join us on this exciting journey of innovation and technology!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-raised btn-3d btn-color-2\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; box-shadow: #cecece 0px 1px 2px 0px; padding: 0% 4% 4%;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/G9ZgvEYneYpN1B2BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"800\" data-font-style=\"\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 17px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #eeeeee, #eeeeee);\" data-bg-color-1=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-color-2=\"#EEEEEE\" data-bg-direction=\"to left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-12\">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-align: center;\" data-font-family=\"Open Sans\" data-font-weight=\"400\" data-font-style=\"italic\">Applications are open for the 2026\/2027 School Year. Applications must be submitted no later than <b>March 29th, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The WildStang Robotics Program is a dual-purpose offering within District 214, serving as both an accredited after-school robotics course and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template\/page\/fullwidth.php","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2551","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2551"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7067,"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2551\/revisions\/7067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wildstang.org\/ws_wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}