In just three days, our community has helped us raise over $14,000 toward our journey to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support—it truly means so much to our students and mentors. Thank you for believing in the LakerBots and supporting the next generation of STEM leaders!
2026 Build and Competition Schedule
(Updated 11/29/25)
Kickoff - January 10th - 11:30 AM - ILMHS
(See above link for a detailed Calendar)
Events:
Week 1: Pine Tree
Week 4: UNH
Week 7: NE DCMP
Interested in supporting the Lakerbots for their upcoming 2025-2026 season? Â
See the LAKERBOTS 2025-2026 Sponsorship Form for more info on our levels of sponsorship!
2026 ROBOT
Mission of FIRST®Â
"Our mission is to inspire young people to be responsible contributing citizens, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership."
"We are a competitive robotics team that encourages students to relentlessly solve problems and innovate while having fun. The team promotes diversity, impacts the community through service, and challenges students to become better people."
Check out our team's Linktree containing links to all Lakerbots' socials and other important links!
2026 IMPACT VIDEO
2026 Final Video.movFAVORITE PHOTOS
-- CHECK OUT THE FIRST SEASON REBUILT GAME VIDEO --
"Every artifact we uncover holds a story. Each tool, each innovation, each work of art connects us to the people and ideas that came before us. Using STEM skills and teamwork, today we can dig deeper into discoveries than ever before."
"Welcome to FIRST AGEâ„¢ presented by Qualcomm, our 2025-2026 robotics season inspired by archaeology. What will you uncover? Join us for an experience for the ages."
"FIRST Robotics Competition teams will use their engineering skills to re-imagine the past in REBUILTâ„¢ presented by Haas, launching January 10, 2026."
