FIRST Tech Challenge

Advanced Robotics

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is the next level of competitive robotics. Unlike FLL, FTC robots are built entirely from scratch — custom-designed, custom-built, and programmed in Java or Blocks. It's a serious engineering challenge that mirrors what college and professional robotics teams actually do.

FTC students commit to a full season: ideating and designing their robot, sourcing and fabricating parts, writing and testing code, and competing in regional and state tournaments. The program is demanding — and produces students who are genuinely prepared for engineering, computer science, or any field that rewards systematic, creative problem-solving.

Program FIRST Tech Challenge

Ages 12–18 years old

Category Advanced Robotics

Session Types After-school & Summer

Location 10 Carpenter Avenue, Newburgh, NY

Cost Scholarships available

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What Students Learn

Learning outcomes

Full custom robot design, build, and fabrication
Java or Blocks programming at a competitive level
Mechanical and electrical system integration
Season-long project management and team coordination
Regional and state tournament competition
Engineering portfolio and technical documentation

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Instructor

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For Educators

Teacher resources

Curriculum guides, session plans, and program materials for FIRST Tech Challenge instructors and partner educators are available in the teacher portal.

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Enroll in FIRST Tech Challenge

Open to youth ages 12–18 in the Hudson Valley. Scholarships available — no student is turned away due to cost.

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