The Playbook
Academic Athlete Robotics Lab
Curiosity becomes engineering, coding, teamwork, and innovation.
Grades 4 to 12WeeklyDiscovery + FTC aligned
What it is
Robotics Lab turns curiosity into engineering and is the flagship STEM experience of The Playbook. Two pathways let a student enter in elementary school and grow all the way to a competition team, learning the full engineering cycle along the way.
Program PhotoSuggested image: A student team building and testing a robot
How it works
- Discovery pathway for grades 4 to 6 with guided build and code challenges
- FTC aligned team for grades 7 to 12 building toward the FIRST Tech Challenge
- Design, CAD, programming, and iterative testing
- An engineering notebook and community outreach
- Scrimmages, qualifiers, and a family showcase
What students gain
Real engineering and coding skills
Teamwork and problem solving
Exposure to STEM careers
A portfolio of built and tested work
Get in the game
Every program is free or scholarship first for youth and runs on committed mentors and partners. Enroll a student, volunteer your time, or sponsor this program.