Find a Robotics Camp
Looking to engage your elementary or middle school student in robotics this summer? Explore our camp options hosted by partners across the state!
Host a Camp or Workshop
Looking to grow FLL or FTC teams in your community? Receive resources and a stipend to host an FLL summer camp — or bring us in to deliver a 2-day FTC educator workshop. Opportunity open to any organization or FTC/FRC teams interested!
How to Host a Summer Program
FIRST in Texas partners with schools, community organizations, and student robotics teams to deliver hands-on STEM camps and educator workshops that build long-term capacity for FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs across Texas. Explore the options below.
Our FIRST LEGO League summer camps are an entry-point robotics experience where students work in teams to design, build, and program robots while developing innovative solutions to real-world problems. Students develop problem-solving skills, confidence in STEM, and a sense of belonging in team-based environments, while learning to think critically, iterate on designs, and communicate their ideas. The camp culminates in a FIRST-style robotics competition and project showcase, creating a clear pathway into future robotics teams and ongoing STEM programs.
As a host organization, this also offers an opportunity to build capacity in your educators to confidently implement K–8 robotics programs that integrate engineering, coding, and real-world problem solving across classroom, afterschool, and community-based settings. Instructors will leave with ready-to-use curriculum resources and teaching strategies to launch and sustain a robotics program, including coaching student teams for FLL competitions. Educators will also be prepared with a strong foundation for future FIRST K-8 offerings.
FIRST in Texas Provides:
- $2,500 hosting stipend (per week)
- Camp curriculum
- Camp supplies (competition sets, robots, Mission to Moon kit) on loan for camp duration.
- One-day training for instructors
Host Provides:
- A minimum of 1-week (21 hours) of programming for 24 or 48 students (depending on program offering)
- Facility space and scheduling
- Laptops or tablets
- Onsight supervision and daily instruction
- Cover any additional camp expenses like lunch (optional)
Recommended Schedule
Monday (no camp): Prep and training day
Tuesday - Thursday
- Session 1: 9 AM – 12 PM (24 students)
- Session 2: 1 PM – 4 PM (24 students)
Friday Competition Day: 9 AM - 12 PM
Cost to Participant
FIRST in Texas will manage registration portal and collect fees.
Option 1 - Foundation in Robotics Camp ($300 / student) for 48 students
- Students register for a morning or afternoon session.
- All students come together for the Friday competition.
Option 2 - Mission to Moon Robotics Camp ($700 / student) for 24 students
- Students participate for 4 full days and a Friday half-day competition.
- Increased fee is to cover additional STEM consumables.
Steps to becoming a host:
- Complete interest form and select dates. FIRST in Texas will open registration to participants.
- Identify lead instructors and high school student mentors.
- Receive stipend, training, camp curriculum, and robotics equipment.
- Prep supplies and run the camp!
Our 2-day educator workshops are designed to build capacity for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs (grades 7–12). Educators and team leaders will:
- Learn how to coach FTC teams through design, build, and programming
- Develop skills in systems thinking, electronics, and control systems
- Gain ready-to-use curriculum and strategies aligned to CTE pathways.
Designed for middle and high school educators, coaches, and student team leaders, this workshop prepares participants to confidently implement grades 7–12 robotics programs aligned to the FIRST® Tech Challenge model and CTE pathways in engineering, robotics, and computer science. Participants will leave with ready-to-use curriculum resources and teaching strategies to launch and sustain a robotics program, including coaching student teams for FIRST Tech Challenge competitions. Educators and team leaders will also be prepared to build pathways into advanced robotics programs and high-demand STEM careers.
Workshops generally run 9 AM - 5 PM over 2 days. Participants receive 16 hours of continuing education credits.
Option 1: FTC Closed Enrollment Workshop
$10,000 - Paid by Host
Cover the cost for up to 24 participants. FIRST in Texas instructors run the workshop at your facility.
Option 2: FTC Open-Enrollment Workshop
$600 - Paid by Participants
Provide a classroom space and workshop area for 24 participants. Host receives 4 free seats for workshop.