Our Programs

Comprehensive STEM education through hands-on learning, competition, and mentorship.

FIRST LEGO League Challenge Teams

Ages 9-14 • August - February

Our FLL Challenge teams compete in the world's largest robotics competition for youth. Students work together to research real-world problems, design and program autonomous robots, and present their innovative solutions to judges.

What Students Learn:

  • Robot design and programming using LEGO SPIKE Prime robots
  • Research and presentation skills
  • Project management and teamwork
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • FIRST Core Values: Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, Fun

Season Timeline:

August: Fall Info Night, Team Formation, Build Party, and Hack-a-thon
September-December: Weekly practices, robot building, research project, and community demo
December: Regional Competition
December: State Championship (qualifying teams)
FLL Team working on robot

Tech Workshops

✨ Workshop content to get you ready →

Ages 10+ • Spring Series

Our coding bootcamps and tech workshops provide hands-on experience with programming, web development, and emerging technologies. Designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced coders.

Workshop Topics:

Python Basics

Learn programming fundamentals with Python through fun projects and games.

Web Development

Build websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Create your own online portfolio.

Scratch Programming

Visual programming for younger students. Create animations, games, and stories.

Spike Prime Projects

Hardware programming with sensors, LEDs, and motors. Connect software to the physical world.

3D Design & Printing

Design objects in 3D software and bring them to life with 3D printing.

Mobile App Development

Create apps for Android and iOS using beginner-friendly development tools.

Career Mentoring

High School Students • Ongoing

One-on-one and small group mentoring for students interested in pursuing careers in technology, engineering, and related STEM fields. Our mentors are working professionals who provide guidance, support, and real-world insights.

Mentoring Areas:

  • Career exploration and planning
  • College application support
  • Portfolio development
  • Interview preparation
  • Internship opportunities
  • Technical skill development
  • Industry networking

Success Stories:

"I love coding because I love testing things when a mission doesn't work and figuring out how to test and solve it." - Ed
Mentor working with student

Special Events & Activities

🏗️ Build Party

Fall pre-season hands-on robot building sessions where teams work together on robot designs and programming challenges.

🎉 Student Demo Day

Annual spring student demo day showcasing student projects and bringing our students together with the local tech community.

💻 Hack-a-thon

Coding marathon and team building exercises where students collaborate to create innovative solutions to real-world problems to kick off the robotics season.

☀️ Summer Programs

Optional summer camp and workshops for continued learning during the off-season.

Program Requirements & Registration

FLL Challenge Teams

  • Age: 9-14 years old
  • Commitment: Weekly 2-hour practices (August-February)
  • Cost: $200 per student (scholarships available)
  • Registration: Opens in July for following season

Tech Workshops

  • Age: 10+ (specific age requirements vary by workshop)
  • Schedule: Spring Series
  • Cost: Free (visit our YouTube channels to watch the recordings)
  • Registration: January 2026

Career Mentoring

  • Age: High school students (14-18)
  • Application required: Essay and recommendation letter
  • Cost: Free
  • Applications: Accepted year-round

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