The FIRST Age archeology-themed STEM/robotics season is underway. The Anacortes Robotics Booster Club (ARBC) is pre-registering students for FIRST robotics teams from Grade 2 through 12. We support teams as follows:
- Anacortes High School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams through the AHS Robotics Club
- Anacortes Middle School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge teams through the AMS Robotics Club
- FLL Challenge (grades 4-8) and FLL Explore (grades 2-4) teams meeting as community teams (not affiliated with the Anacortes School District)
Interested in participating? Find the appropriate program on the ARBC Programs page, follow the “details” link, click the “I’m Interested” button, and complete the pre-registration/team formation form. Pre-registration is not a commitment to participate – it simply lets ARBC know you/your student are interested so that we can include you in the team formation process for each program. All teams need adult volunteer coaches/mentors for the season.
Important dates for forming teams this season:
- Friday 9/5 3 pm to 5 pm – Rocket Recruiting for students grades 6-10 at the AHS Robotics Lab (CTE wing)
- Friday 9/5 4 pm to 5 pm – 1st of 3 mandatory Parent Sessions for parents of student team members of all ages
- Monday 9/15 6 pm to 7 pm – ARBC General Meeting at the AHS Robotics Lab
- Monday 9/15 7 pm to 8 pm – 2nd of 3 mandatory Parent Sessions for parents of student team members of all ages
- Wednesday 9/24 6 pm to 7 pm – 3rd of 3 mandatory Parent Sessions for parents of student team members of all ages
- Monday 10/20 – ARBC Annual Members Meeting at the AHS Robotics Lab
We need an active booster club to keep offering these programs. Your attendance at just one of the three scheduled Parent Sessions is required if your student is participating on an ARBC-supported FIRST robotics team this season.