Robotics Program

Grand Rapids Christian offers several opportunities for students interested in robotics and problem-solving through team participation. VEX Robotics and First LEGO League are both student-focused, meaning students are responsible for the work, not coaches. They foster skills such as creativity, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and problem-solving, which are essential to being effective servants of Christ in contemporary society.

Elementary School Robotics Opportunities

• 4-6 week after-school classes to explore LEGO Engineering starting in 2nd grade
• Competitive First LEGO League teams open to 4th-6th grade students
  • After school practices twice a week, September-December
  • 1-2 Saturday tournaments

Middle School Robotics Opportunities

• Competitive VEX IQ teams open to 5th-6th grade students
  • After school practices twice a week, November-February
  • 4-5 evening competitions and 2 Saturday tournaments
• Competitive VEX V5 teams open to 7th-8th grade students
  • Evening practices twice a week, September-January or February
  • 4-5 evening competitions and 2-3 Saturday tournaments

High School Robotics Opportunities

• Competitive VEX V5 teams open to 9th-12th grade students
  • Core teams compete for the love of robotics
    • Evening practices twice a week, August-December
    • 4-5 evening competitions and 2 Saturday tournaments
• Competitive teams compete for the love of robotics AND the drive to stand out on a state and national level. 
  • Practices held 4x a week, August-February
  • 4-5 evening competitions and 3-4 Saturday tournaments
  • Extra build and strategy times available
• High School Robotics students volunteer to help our younger students on the elementary and middle school teams

Registration costs vary based on the age level and program. We offer scholarships for families who need assistance.