Programs in neighboring communities
ARBC supports FIRST robotics programs in the Anacortes School District (ASD) for students in K-12. Some of our neighboring communities offer similar STEM education opportunities. Check them out!
The Skagit Valley Family YMCA in Mount Vernon has several FIRST robotics offerings (FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge).
Click on this URL to see what they have to offer! https://www.skagitymca.org/programs/248/robotics-club/?locations=13
Mount Vernon has the most excellent FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4173 Barkbots.
Learn about them here! https://barkbots4173.wixsite.com/barkbots
The Whidbey Island Robotics Club has teams at multiple levels (FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST LEGO League).
Click on this link to learn more! https://team2980.wixsite.com/team2980
If you have come to our website because you are interested in the FIRST robotics programs, but you are not located in the Anacortes School District, perhaps you can get involved in one of the other FIRST robotics programs in our area. If you have a specific question about these or other programs in our area, and have not been able to find out more directly from these organizations, send e-mail to [email protected] and we will try to get you connected to the right people.