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FIRST Tech Challenge
Students become innovators as they design, build, and program robots, applying engineering, creativity, and teamwork to solve real-world challenges.
FTC is part of our program pathway, giving our experienced students the opportunity to take on new challenges when they age out of younger programs.
Grades 7-12
September – March
Littleton & Bolton, MA
2 - 3 weekly meetings
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Build a robot. Develop innovative solutions. Work as a team.
Robot Competition
Design, build, and program a small robot to execute game challenges and score points.
Community Outreach
Share your work and build excitement in the community.
Core Values
Teamwork, discovery and gracious professionalism — just as important as the robot.
Our FTC Teams - Founded in 2026
Our FTC teams are currently reserved for students already enrolled in our other robotics programs; we are unable to offer general open enrollment at this time.
FTC 36562Mechanical Breadboards
Attending:
12/20/26 – Ryken Robobowl
2/21/27 – Shamrock Showdown
FTC 36563Prime Symmetry
Prime Symmetry Website
Prime Symmetry YouTube Channel
Attending:
12/20/26 – Ryken Robobowl
1/31/27 – Brookline Robo Rally 2
FTC 36564Bolt Mechanics
Attending:
12/20/26 – Ryken Robobowl
1/31/27 – Brookline Robo Rally 2
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volunteer-run, at every level
Our FTC teams are coached by parents who have experience coaching the younger programs and advance through our program pathway with their student.
See FTC in action
Our FTC teams are currently reserved for students progressing from our younger robotics programs and are not available for general open enrollment.
Teams generally meet twice each week starting in September through the last competition in Feb/March. Competitions are held on a weekend day, and there may be additional meetings added in the lead up to those events.
Some teams may choose to also meet in the offseason to continue building skills.
Reach out to your current lead coach or mentor to ask about the possibility of joining the FTC program.
FTC teams in Massachusetts generally compete at two events – one in Dec or early January, and another in late January or February. From those events, FTC teams can qualify for the Massachusetts FTC State Championship in March.
Questions about FIRST Tech Challenge?
Our program coordinators are happy to help.