Lego Robotics Program

Mental Health Through Engagement: Hands-on robotics provides an opportunity to reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and develop perseverance in a low-stress, high-creativity environment.

Social Connection: Teams promote collaboration, communication, and healthy peer relationships—key protective factors for mental wellness.

Empowerment Through STEM: Participants gain problem-solving, coding, and engineering skills, boosting both academic identity and self-worth.

This program is a direct expression of our commitment to community collaboration, education, and behavioral health support:

• Partnering with schools and families to identify students who will benefit most.

• Providing access to underserved or under-stimulated gifted learners in our community.

• Engaging volunteers, mentors, and interns to build leadership and service learning pathways.

• Removing barriers to participation through no-cost enrollment, equipment sponsorships, and inclusive team practices.

Our Robotics Program doesn’t just build robots—it builds resilient leaders, inclusive teams, and a stronger, healthier community.

Ages: 11–14 (Grades 6–8)

Focus Areas: Teamwork, coding, engineering, mental wellness

Schedule: Fridays, 1-3 pm, Fall–Spring

Competitions: Optional participation in FIRST LEGO League

Support: Licensed behavioral health staff and trained mentors available for guidance