Youth Experiences
Award winning STEAM programs for kids ages 6-18. Join other students in learning the power of STEM, teamwork and working hard! Teams work together to build, program and compete in robotics competitions, learning every step of the way! To learn more and get involved, sign up below.
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Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
We have finalized our Fall and Spring Competitive Robotics Teams for the 2024–2025 competition season. Recruitment is still open for the Drone Team, which will begin in the Spring 2025 session, and VEX IQ Classroom is also open for Spring registration. We encourage you to review and register early, as space is limited. Additional programs will be added as they become available.
Competitive teams
We are starting the new 2024-2025 Robotics and Aerial Drone Season! Below is more information regarding the different teams. Keep in mind that when joining the competitive teams, team members are required to attend competitions.
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Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Competitive Drones Teams, brought to you in collaboration with the Robotics Education Foundation. Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of drones using the innovative Co-Drone EDU platform.
Throughout the program, teams will master the art of drone flight, honing their skills in precision maneuvers and effective communication during blind flying scenarios. Additionally, participants will delve into the realm of programming, learning the versatile language of Python to command their drones with finesse and creativity.
The cost to participate on the team is $600 per family and an additional
$135 per child. This money can be paid in one payment or divided out
monthly, whatever is most convenient for your family. Scholarships are
available should you need support to participate in the program. This fee does not cover the cost of travel to competitions.
In addition, students and parents will be asked to participate in
fundraising activities to raise support for the entire program or to
assist the team in some volunteer position.
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Students participate in a STEM Entrepreneurial challenge where the robot is the "product". Members choose committees to be a part of including Robot build and program, CAD design, Fundraising, Marketing, Presentation, Exhibit Booth, Engineering Notebook and more. The competition is in the fall and the more time you put into the program, the more leadership and skill development the student achieves.
Dates:
TBD, Bootcamp, R4Creating STEAM Center
TBD, NMSU Kickoff
TBD, Las Cruces Practice Day
TBD, Las Cruces Set up Day
TBD, Las Cruces Game Day
If we qualify for Regionals:
TBD, Dallas TX
All-Team meetings held each Friday night during competition from 6-8pm
Team works weekday evenings through zoom meetings, Friday and Saturdays in person at STEAM Center
Committee meetings will be set up based on selected leader and worked out based on committee member availability.
BEST Robotics Sign Up is now open to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
Learn More About BEST Roboticshttps://www.bestrobotics.org/site/
Register below for R4 Robotics BEST Fall 2024 Team.
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2024-2025 Build Days Schedule TBD
IQ Competitions and Scrimmages:
TBD
Competitions held at: TBD
Scrimmages and Build days: 4311 Sara Rd Suite 106, Rio Rancho
VEX IQ Sign Up will open soon to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
Learn More About VEX IQ
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2024 - 2025 Build Dates TBD
Competition dates in ABQ Metro area - dates TBD but generally on Saturdays
VEX VRC Sign Up is now open to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
Learn More About VEX VRC/V5
The STEAM Center of Excellence
In partnership with the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and the Encantado Foundation, R4Creating is thrilled to open up an exciting new space to serve the community by offering accessibility to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math experiences designed to excite and engage people of all ages! The STEAM Center of Excellence for Community Outreach is a space designed to provide thought leadership in STEAM, offer a place for every student, and open doors of collaboration for organizations of all kinds. This recent expansion of our award-winning program allows us to increase accessibility and offer a place for everyone to learn and grow.
Robotics Training Institute (RTI)
RTI offers a comprehensive series of 3-hour workshops tailored to enhance the skills of middle and high school robotics teams. Covering essential areas such as Computer-Aided Design, programming, technical writing, marketing, public speaking, and fundraising, our workshops are meticulously designed to equip teams with the multifaceted expertise crucial for success in robotics competitions. We understand that excelling in robotics demands proficiency across various disciplines, and our program is dedicated to cultivating these vital skills.
Workshops have been completed for the 2024 year but we will be offering them again next Summer!
Videos created by our students
Here are some great videos made by the students we support and educate. The videos show their enthusiasm and what the students learned while making them.
