# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4-H Underwater  ROV Challenge - NEW!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The challenge itself will be later in the summer. 

The Maryland 4-H SAM ROV Challenge provides 4-H members with an opportunity to learn, build, and compete with a simple underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle). The SAM ROV was designed to have simple construction yet accurately represent the key features of a commercial ROV. The 4-H SAM ROV Kit contains everything that is needed to construct the ROV. The Challenge will feature six ROV activities that mimic real-life oyster production activities. The teams will also propose a research/engineering design project that is focused on shellfish aquaculture.

The manual for the Underwater ROV Challenge is attached. Interested teams should have one of their coaches complete the ROV Challenge Registration Form. Completion of this form will be how teams sign up to receive supplies to assemble their underwater ROV. Each team will receive 2 ROV kits and 1 shared controller for the Challenge. Teams must be registered no later than June 15, 2026. Updates about the challenge will be shared via email to coaches, teams, and 4-H educators of the registered teams. 

If you have any questions about the Underwater ROV Challenge, please contact Willie Lantz at wlantz@umd.edu or call 301-334-6960.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/college-park/4-h-underwater-rov-challenge-new/200029914392452
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: College Park
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University of Maryland, College Park
- **lat**: 38.9872355
- **long**: -76.9353321
- **full address**: University of Maryland, College Park, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4-H Underwater  ROV Challenge - NEW! being held?
  - **A:** 4-H Underwater  ROV Challenge - NEW! takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at University of Maryland, College Park, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4-H Underwater  ROV Challenge - NEW!?
  - **A:** 4-H Underwater  ROV Challenge - NEW! is organized by UME Maryland 4-H.

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