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Welcome!
Welcome!
Thanks for your interest in the Haslett Robotics Club! We are a parent-led, volunteer-based community organization founded in 2008 to provide instruction in the fundamentals of engineering and programming using basic robotics systems and encourage fair play and sportsmanship for all youth residing in the Haslett, Okemos, and the adjoining areas.
Most of our teams work to together to compete in robotics tournaments. Their seasons can be longer than most extracurricular activities (5 or months, depending upon the post-season). It is a long, but rewarding season that requires dedication and volunteers from our families.
However, with our Young Elementary program and an occasional recreational-only teams in middle and high school, there opportunities for non-competitive robotics fun.
See below for the programs we support, along with scheduling, registration periods, and costs.
VEX IQ (VIQRC) Competition Program
VEX IQ (VIQRC) Competition Program
Description:
Vex IQ is a snap-together, tool-less robotics system that challenges students to design, construct, and program a robot to meet the annual challenge. The kids work in teams of 3 to 5 and will have two or three competitions on Saturdays.
Students in Vex IQ work to hone their skills in robotics under the supervision of adult and high school mentors. They learn about the importance of documentation throughout the design and construction process. They learn more extensive programming for both driver and autonomous functions.
Target Grades:
4th - 5th (elementary leagues)
6th - 8th (middle school leagues)
Schedule: 6+ months, meeting once weekly, nights TBD
Season Dates: Start of school year through mid-February. Through April if team makes it into post-season
Cost: $210
Number of slots: 50
Registration: Registration will open next year for the 2027-28 fall season. To be notified, please fill out this interest form. Registration for 2026-27 is now CLOSED
Volunteers Needed: Coaches (don't need to be an engineer - just help the kids stay on track), competition support, spirit support, tournament volunteers, and other roles.
VEX V5 (V5RC) Competition Program
VEX V5 (V5RC) Competition Program
Description:
Our most-advanced program, VEX Robotics Competitions combines the challenges of technical creativity with the thrill of spirited competition and cooperation.
Students build metal structures with nuts and bolts, and articulate them using wheels, gears, electric motors, and pneumatics. They learn professional programming languages and tell their robots how to detect the world through electronic sensors and move autonomously or under remote control.
Target Grades:
9th through 12th
Schedule: 6+ months, meeting weekly, nights TBD
Season Dates: Start of school year through mid-February. Through April if team makes it into post-season
Cost: $260
Number of slots: 30
Registration: Registration will open next year for the 2027-28 fall season. To be notified, please fill out this interest form. Registration for 2026-27 is now CLOSED
Volunteers Needed: Coaches (don't need to be an engineer - just help the kids stay on track), competition support, spirit support, tournament volunteers, and other roles.
RECF Aerial Drone Competition (RADC) Program
RECF Aerial Drone Competition (RADC) Program
Description:
Taking STEM education to the skies, the Aerial Drone Program combines the thrill of flight, coding, and teamwork.
Students learn the physics of aviation and pilot compact quadcopters through high-speed obstacle courses. They write real code to program their drones to detect field elements, clear gates, and fly entirely autonomously, all while learning about the importance of documentation and communication skills. Middle and high school teams compete together but are eligible for different awards at competition.
Target Grades:
Middle School Teams (6th - 8th Grade)
High School Teams (9th-12th Grade)
Schedule: Meets weekly on weeknights (TBD)
Season Dates: September through March (following the official game release in August). If a team qualifies for Regional Championships, the season may extend into April or May.
Cost: $260
Number of slots: 20
Registration: Registration will open next year for the 2027-28 fall season. To be notified, please fill out this interest form. Registration for 2026-27 is now CLOSED
Volunteers Needed: Coaches (No drone piloting or engineering background required! You just need to help the kids stay organized, safe, and on track during cafeteria flight practices).
Young Elementary Program (Closed for 2026) Registration will open in 2027
Young Elementary Program (Closed for 2026) Registration will open in 2027
Description:
In our short-season, Young Elementary Program, teams are challenged to design, build, and program a robot to complete basic program challenges. This is a non-competitive setting that focuses on the introduction of robotic fundamentals as well as teamwork.
Kids are introduced the core values that last throughout every level of our club. These values are used to build strong teamwork and sportsmanship skills.
Target Grades: 2nd and 3rd
Schedule: 4 week sessions of 1.5 hours
Session(s) Available:
TBD, 6 until 7:30pm
Cost: $75
Number of slots: 32
Registration Opens: Early 2027. To be notified of when registration opens, fill this form out.
Volunteers Needed: Coaches (don't need to be an engineer - just help the kids stay on track).
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