Contact us if you would like to volunteer, present a STEAM lesson, have a "field trip" opportunity, or are interested in mentoring /teaching/coaching. We are a non-profit and are funded by the grace of others who appreciate our efforts. We are always looking for sponsorships, grant opportunities, and other fundraising to support the teams. Thank you!

No. We cover a variety of STEAM subjects and activities. While the core of our curriculum focuses on designing, building, programming, and competing with robotics, we also expose our students to a wide range of other STEAM activities through field trips, guest speakers, and other special events.

FAQs - NorthShore Robotics

Q: How old does my child have to be to participate?

There is not a specific lower age limit. In general, the children should be able to read, as even the graphic based coding will have words that they will need to comprehend. Check out Scratch Jr. , a free coding site by MIT, to get a good idea of the most basic coding. Our Vex IQ teams have had kids ranging from ages 5-13.

Q: Does my child have to attend tournaments to participate?

No. As part of our goal to serve students of all backgrounds, we understand that not all children will be able to attend live competitions. That said, if your student is unable to participate in live competitions, there will still be team activities, reports, or assignments that may be entered into virtual competition in which everyone can participate.