First Tech Challenge Robotics
About
FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a national program for high students, grades 9 – 12. In teams, students are challenged to document a season of building, designing, programming, and testing complex robots to be used in competition.
Different teams learn to work together through an alliance-based competition system designed to be competitive, respectful, and fun. Teams not only create a robot each season – they also bond, learn, and grow together.
Why Should I Join a Team?
- Hands-on experience with technology
- Great place to make new friends
- Networking for the future
- Team work skills
- New experiences
- It’s fun!
How Can I Join FTC Robotics?
Registration for FTC Robotics begins in the fall, at the beginning of the new school year. Check back for more information.
What Can I Expect Once I Join?
The FTC season is from September to February, and the time commitment is less compared to athletic sports. Team members can expect to hear lots of stories and create new ones!
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Meet our Carlsbad Unified School District Teams
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Crow Force
Sage Creek High School
Python
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Thousand Screws Aloose
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Catalyst
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Flight Risk
Sage Creek High School
About
CEF Robotics Programs
All FIRST® LEGO® robotics programs in the Carlsbad Unified School District are funded by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. CEF invests nearly $200,000 annually in robotics for CUSD students. This includes:
- FLL Robotics: After-school program for grades 4-8
- FTC Robotics: After-school program for grades 9-12
Annual participation in the FTC program costs CEF approximately $450 per student. A requested donation of $200 from each team member helps cover expenses for competitions, equipment, and programming. Your tax-deductible gift contributes to the sustainability of robotics for CUSD.