2024 Robotics (FTC) Team Forming Event

Then join us on Sunday, August 11 at to learn about FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge), drive around our demo bot, and find a great team for you! No experience is required, just a love of robots!

We don't know what this year's challenge will be yet, but to give you some ideas of what we do, check out the video below.

is a national program for students in grades 7 – 12 to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Enginering and Math) learning. In each team, students are challenged to document a season of building, designing, programming, and testing complex robots to be used in competition. During competition events, teams learn to work together through an alliance-based system designed to be competitive, respectful, and fun.

Learn more about STEM and STEM careers click here.

• Gain Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in building, designing, and programming robots.
• Make New Friends: Connect with peers who share your interests.
• Learn Teamwork and Other Soft Skills: Develop collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• It’s Fun! Enjoy the excitement of creating and competing with robots.

Participating on a robotics team is not only a lot of fun but also a lot of work. Are you ready to join a robotics team?

Robotics is more like a team sport than a typical school club. It requires a commitment to showing up regularly for the team to be successful. Much of what we do is self-driven. This is not a class; students need self-motivation to attend meetings and get the most out of the experience. During the build and competition season, students will work on tasks with strict deadlines alongside mentors and other students. Some robotics teams meet 20-40 hours a week (outside of school), so please consider your availability before making a commitment.

• Primary Season: September to February.
• Build Season: 15 weeks from the challenge release to the first qualifying tournament in January.
• Minimum Attendance: At least two meetings a week during the build season to get the most out of the program.
• Weekly Hours: Minimum of 7 hours per week for scheduled team meetings plus possible individual work at home of 3-5 hours per week.

Fill out the student interest form and a member of our team will follow up with you soon.

Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA) is an umbrella organization that facilitates the formation of new robotics teams in and around Charlotte and provides a shared workspace with access to tools and computer resources. The QCRA robotics program uses FIRST robotics competitions to promote STEM in a project-based learning environment and to help students explore career paths in STEM fields. Our goal is to involve more kids in STEM and show them that they have a future in well-paying tech jobs.

* FIRST = For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2102 Cambridge Beltway Dr, 2102 Cambridge Beltway Drive, Charlotte, United States