Get Connected

Thanks for your interest! We are busy in a wide variety of activities -- you'll find more information about some of them, and links to get connected, below. 

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Assistance: starting a new robotics team

We LOVE robotics! Our specialty is FIRST(R) Robotics teams, ranging from FLL Challenge, to FTC and FRC (altogether, this fully covers grades 5 - 12). We have 10 teams in our fold, 9 started in the last 3 years! So we're confident we can provide you with insights and assistance to help you get started successfully -- including the highly-valuable connections to mentoring and funding resources. Whether you want to get started this year or next, let's connect (send us an email) and start planning together! (Note: our student team members must belong to Lewis-Palmer School District 38, but we can and do help teams outside and well-beyond our District boundaries.)

Here's a summary of programs we can assist with:

• FLL Challenge (FIRST LEGO League)

  • Grade range: 4-8

  • Typical team size: 5 - 10

  • Competition timeframe in Colorado: November

  • Robot type: LEGO Mindstorms/Spike Prime

  • Typical team budget (per year): $1,500

• FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) 

  • Grade range: 7 - 12

  • Typical team size: 6 - 15

  • Competition timeframe in Colorado: January - February

  • Robot type: custom, based on parts from Rev Robotics and other suppliers

  • Typical team budget (per year): $3,000+

• FRC (FIRST Robotics Challenge)

  • Grade range: 9 - 12

  • Typical team size: 12 - 30

  • Competition timeframe in Colorado: March

  • Robot type: highly customized, using parts from a range of suppliers and build-your-own

  • Typical team budget (per year): $15,000+

Get Started in combat robotics

Want to get involved in combat robotics? This is a great hobby for learning and experimentation in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering -- and there are no age limits on participation! (And let's share a secret: 4 of the top 5 teams on the TV show got started in either FIRST Robotics and/or small-size combat robotics!) So Bearbotics and Monumental Impact are hosting a full combat robotics tournament in Monument on 11/18/23, partnering with the Colorado School of Mines Robotics Club. We call it "Robot Chaos", and this event will feature Antweight (1 lb max weight) robots of both the Open and Plastic ("Plastic" robots must be 3D printed) classes. This is a great on-ramp for anyone wanting to get involved and learn more. And Bearbotics is offering extensive design and build information, and some classes/workshops to help rookies prepare. More info to help you Get Connected:

• Click here for full event info, rules and design/build resources