VH Robotics

Previous robotics experience is suggested when joining and teams will be comprised of students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

This is a competitive sport and having a diverse team of 6-8 graders makes for a great, collaborative experience.  Guided by adult coaches and Adambot mentors (Rochester Adams High School students), students develop STEAM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team.

The robot is reusable from year to year, modified for the new game, and is driven by custom Java programming by the team. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.

There is a local league that the teams compete with neighboring schools for five events prior to the Qualifiers.  The teams practice for 3 hours per week, often have an hour or two of homework for the next week's preparation.  Each is a serious time commitment, but the learning and fun is well worth the effort!  Each season concludes with a state championship event and an opportunity for an exciting FIRST World Championship.

• FTC 2026 Season Information:  https://www.firstinspires.org/first-canopy

• Specific Van Hoosen FTC FAQ:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xd02b4C_-uk_TQp3hmR2g7-G0EYo3WwsMnV1noSnJjc/edit?usp=drive_link

• Email:  vanhoosenvikingsftc@gmail.com 

This option is better suited for students' with previous experience. 

• FTC Student Application Link (2026 Season):  https://forms.gle/RQisRmcXm1tHbvWQ6 

**All Competition Teams are currently FULL for the 2026-2027 season.

All students applying to the FTC program are required to submit a letter of recommendation.  Details are included in the application.