Gillespie 4-H Robotics project is currently accepting registrations for a seven-week robotics program in conjunction with the National Museum of the Pacific War.

The project is limited to 12 participants in the third through fifth grade. Enrollment in 4-H is a requirement.

The cost for the program is $25 and 4-H enrollment is $30 for those who are not already enrolled in 4-H for the current year.

Spots will be filled on a firstcome first-serve basis according to submission of the project fee.

Interested families should sign up in person at the Gillespie County Extension Office located at 95 Frederick Road.

Payment must be in the form of cash or check payments. Credit card payments are not accepted.

It was noted that this program is not available to anyone who has previously taken part in the Pacific War Program during the spring of 2018 or the spring of 2019.

This experience is being offered to those who have not done the program before.

Practices will begin on Tuesday, March 24, and will continue on every Tuesday evening through May 5.

The project will culminate with a tournament at the National Museum of the Pacific War on Saturday, May 9.

Practices will be held in a portable building at the Fredericksburg Middle School Campus.

Practice Schedule:

Tuesday, March 24: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, March 31: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, April 7: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, April 14: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, April 21: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, April 28: 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-7 p.m., regular practice.

Saturday, May 9: Contest at Nimitz Museum Ballroom.

For more information, contact the Gillespie County Extension Office at 830-997-3452.