bearbotics
Bearbotics is a high-challenge high-achievement applied STEM & STEAM program that serves students in LPSD (D38). While the core focus of Bearbotics is engineering and technology, students can also get important experience in critical skills like leadership, communication, project and business management, teamwork and applied creativity, in a supportive environment with extensive access to local professionals for mentorship.
All of our teams have completed their 2023-2024 competition seasons (see the Achievements overview below), but preparations are already underway for next season. There also will be Summer Camps -- click this link to check them out!
Bearbotics Programs Overview:
Bearbotics has further expanded its programs! Here's what's available to D38 students. If you're interested in any of these programs, please connect with us by getting on our contact list so we can keep you informed of key events.
FRC (team #4068): this is the original top-level program, primarily for junior and senior high-school students across D38. This is a great program for students wanting to significantly grow their real-world STEM skills and knowledge before heading on to college or to high-value in-demand manufacturing jobs. Recruitment season for this school year is over, but feel free to contact the coach for more info.
FTC (3 teams): this is our entry-level high-school program focused on freshman and sophomore students across D38. This program builds strong fundamental skills in applied engineering and technology plus teamwork, to prepare students for further advancement. Recruitment season for this school year is over, but for more info: refer to web page or contact the coach.
FLL Challenge (3 middle-school teams): this is our advanced FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League -- Challenge program, for students of D38 middle schools (including home schools). We're very proud to bring this back to D38 after a 3-year hiatus. Recruitment season for this school year is over, but feel free to contact the coach for more info.
FLL Challenge (Cub-Botics, 3 teams): this is the FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League -- Challenge program for elementary-school students -- currently only 6th graders at Bear Creek Elementary. Contact Bearbotics for more info, and for inquiries about how FLL-Challenge robotics can be extended to your school.
Achievements (2023-24 Robotics Season)
Bearbotics FRC
26 students, 1 team
Build 2 high-performing robots
Achieve #1 ranking (for 1st time ever)
Win "Excellence in Engineering" Award
Bearbotics FTC
23 students, 3 teams
Organize 1st formal Robotics Competition in D38
Team 19541 goes to State, leads Playoff Alliance
The teams win 6 awards
Bearbotics FLL Challenge
4 new teams started this year!
Overall 46 students on 6 teams (new highs!)
Win 6 awards, including event "Champion"
3 teams go to State
2024 Summary:
Overall 95 students (on 10 different teams) actively participate in Bearbotics programs (the most students and teams ever, by far)
We help start and mentor 4 new FLL Challenge teams. Three qualify for the State Championship.
We host 2 large events this year: the 1st-ever formal robotics competition in D38 (the FTC "Pikes Peak Qualifier") and the "Gobble Squabble" FTC scrimmage & STEM fair
Overall we win 13 awards this season! (2nd only to the amazing 18 won last year.)
For more info on our history and achievements, click here for FRC and here for FTC
Want to improve efficiency on your robot? Are you spending a lot on sensors or components?
Then check out our extensive designs, references and resources on our Bearbotics Engineering Pages!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to contact us