In conjunction with XSEDE13, a robotic course is being offered for students in grades 5-8. It uses Lego Mindstorm™ Robots to facilitate the understanding of computer programming concepts.  Students will learn to program pre-built robots to do simulate a robotic mission to Mars. The course fee is $100, which includes lunch each day. Space is limited to 15 participants. Parents can register their children during the XSEDE13 registration process and will then receive email instructions. The class will meet July 22-25, 2013, at the Marriott Marquis and Marina (the XSEDE13 conference location) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.xsede.org/web/xsede13/ready-set-robots1.