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Robotics Team Head Start

$350 · Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

An intensive 6-day summer workshop designed to launch new FTC team members into competitive robotics — and deepen the skills of returning players.

Students gain hands-on experience with robot design, build, and programming fundamentals aligned with the FIRST Tech Challenge competition framework. This workshop meets you where you are and pushes you further, whether you're picking up a wrench for the first time or refining your autonomous code.

What you'll gain

  • Hands-on experience with robot design, build, and programming
  • Greater confidence heading into the season
  • Stronger teamwork and collaboration skills
  • A real competitive edge for the upcoming FTC season

Session options — choose one

Tuesday sessions: Jun 16 · Jun 23 · Jun 30 · Jul 7 · Jul 14 · Aug 4

Thursday sessions: Jun 18 · Jun 25 · Jul 2 · Jul 9 · Jul 16 · Aug 6

Open to High Tech High middle school students. All levels welcome — beginners and returning players. Robotics Lab at HTH Middle Mesa.

This is your team's best first step toward the podium.

How to enroll

Register for the FTC Robotics Team Head Start workshop using the enrollment link below.

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