Kearnage, Kearney Robotics, is an after-school, student-led team dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Each year, our team designs, constructs, and programs robots to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Starting from scratch, we have a six-week period to build a robot capable of completing game-specific tasks to win the challenge. But that’s not all. Our team meets year-round. The other weeks of the year, Kearney Robotics focuses on community outreach, off-season training and building, artistry and marketing, fundraising, logistics, etc. The list is never ending!
Participation in our team offers students exceptional opportunities not only in engineering and design but also in leadership, project management, business, graphic design, carpentry, marketing, photography, among other fields. We emphasize: ‘We’re More Than Robots! Students receive mentorship from community professionals who share their expertise and guide them through various challenges.
We invite you to support the Kearney Robotics Team in achieving their goals by considering making a donation.
First: we're more than robots! There's something for everyone! If building, engineering or coding a robot is not your thing, there are many different other things that you can do to be part of the team.
Our team needs students interested in engineering, computers, coding, welding, metal works, woodworking, graphic design, marketing, CAD, leadership, animation, photography, writing and so much more! We really have something for everyone.
It's never too late to join the team! We accept new members all year long. Join us at any upcoming Robotics Team meeting in the former LENS wing at Kearney Junior High. Email Coach Zurliene, Coach Morris, Coach Cerra or FRCteam2345@gmail.com to express your interest in becoming part of the team and find out when we will be having our next meeting.
During build/competition season (January-March), we meet every single day of the week. Saturday's included. During off-season (April - December), we generally meet at least twice a week, including through the summer. The Robotics Lab is located in the old LENS Wing at Kearney Junior High.