Events of interest to ARBC members and ARBC-supported teams

  • Sunday August 30
    11:00 am – 3:00 pm
    AFR@ Anacortes Open Streets
    Anacortes, WA, USA

    Open Streets returns for the 13th! year on Sunday August 30th (according to the sponsors).  ARBC plans to be out at this fun and friendly event with robot demos and (of course) free ice cream!  Enjoy car-free open streets in downtown Anacortes, usually from 11 am to 3 pm.  A last hurrah before school starts.

    Come out and have fun.  Stop by and see us if you have questions about FIRST robotics.

  • Friday September 4
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    AFR Rocket Recruiting!
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    Come to Anacortes FIRST Robotics paper rocket build/launch for the AMS and AHS Robotics Clubs.  Have fun, learn about robotics opportunities, and see how high your rocket can fly!

    Come out on Friday September 4, 2025 from 3 pm to 5 pm, build/launch an air-powered paper rocket, and see how high it flies!  If you have questions about FIRST robotics programs, we can answer those, too.

    Parents are welcome to swing by and ask questions either during or just after the event; we’ll hang around until 6 pm or all parents’ curiosity is satisfied.

    We supply the paper rocket materials and launchers.  You supply your enthusiasm!

    Where: AHS Robotics Lab, Career and Technical Education wing, parking lot off of 20th Street.

  • Saturday September 12
    FIRST Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ Challenge Release Day

    In BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX, a new challenge releasing September 12, 2026FIRST® Tech Challenge teams will use engineering skills and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world.

    BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season.  

    Explore FIRST CANOPY

  • Monday September 21
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday October 19
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday November 16
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday December 21
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday January 18
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday February 15
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday March 15
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday April 19
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday May 17
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Monday June 21
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    ARBC Monthly Meeting
    Anacortes High School, 1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA

    The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the AHS Robotics Lab to share information and plan program, team, and booster club activities.  Please join us if you have an interest or a student with an interest in hands-on STEM education using robotics.

    We need your help to keep these programs up and running for you and our community.  Help for just a few hours, an entire day, or a season.  Volunteer opportunities at https://anacortesrobotics.org/volunteering/ (no membership required).  Consider becoming a member at https://anacortesrobotics.org/join/.

  • Wednesday June 30
    ARBC End of Fiscal year
  • Thursday July 1
    ARBC Start of Fiscal Year