FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics For Grade. 9-12 (Ages 14-18)
Exclusive to Lauremont School students. Step beyond classroom theory at our advanced makerspace located just down the street on Edward Ave, where high schoolers build and program custom metal robots for the competitive stage.
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About the Program
What is FTC?
Looking to build an elite portfolio for future engineering pathways? Our FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team offers high school students a comprehensive, real-world industry experience.
FTC is an international robotics competition where students operate like a true engineering firm. Moving beyond plastic components, teams design, manufacture, wire, and program large-scale metal robots to complete complex tasks on a competitive playing field. Along the way, students develop sophisticated skills in project management, mechanical design, and software strategy.
TSP & Lauremont School Collaboration
For the 2026–2027 school year, The STEAM Project is hosting an exclusive FTC competitive team dedicated entirely to Grade 9–12 students from Lauremont School.
The team meets twice a week at our advanced Edward Ave makerspace, giving students specialized access to professional fabrication equipment, heavy-duty power tools, expert industry mentors, and a full-scale competition arena.
Our team welcomes students of all skill levels, willing to learn and share their skills. Join us on our build team or pit crew, or as a programmer, driver, speaking representative, or designer!
Details
& Additional Info
Program Fees
Program Cost: $1,280
Material Fee: $200
Total Fee: $1,480 + HST
*Competition and travel fees may apply.
Program Times
and Dates
Days: Every Tuesday & Friday
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Number of Sessions: 33 (2 per week)
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: February 9, 2027
STEAM Project
Makerspace
561 Edward Ave Unit 1
Richmond Hill ON L4C 9W6
Team History & Wins
Built to Win. Built to Grow.
At The STEAM Project, we are incredibly proud of how our high school students collaborate to tackle complex industrial challenges. Their dedication and engineering skills shine through in our recent tournament results. At the North Scarborough Qualifier Tournament, our competitive team, the STEAM Titans, was honored with a major title:
The Design Award Champions
Recognized for industrial design excellence, durability, and successfully balancing functional robotics engineering with aesthetic design.
Growing Through
Every Challenge
While we love celebrating these competitive milestones, our primary focus is always on the learning journey. FTC robotics pushes students to navigate real engineering setbacks, test limits, and rebuild from scratch when designs fail. By embracing these challenges together, the STEAM Titans develop the resilience, advanced problem-solving skills, and teamwork needed to excel in university engineering programs and future careers.
Program Outcomes & Skills
Advanced Hardware & Electronics
Students engage in hands-on learning as they integrate complex electrical systems to power and control their robot. They gain direct experience wiring heavy-duty motors, advanced sensors, and intelligent control hubs.
Industrial Tools & Fabrication
Team members are trained to safely operate professional hand tools and workshop equipment. Applying practical STEAM concepts, they manage the entire engineering lifecycle by designing, building, and field-testing a custom chassis.
Structural Software & Logic
Beyond the physical build, students collaborate to program complex routines for both autonomous operations and driver-controlled tournament matches, sharply developing their computational thinking.
Project Management & Resilience
Working through sophisticated design setbacks allows students to build critical problem-solving skills, peer leadership, and a growth mindset that sets them apart in future university applications.
This year’s theme is BIOBUZZ. Register today to code, design, and build robots to uncover ancient artifacts and solve challenges!
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is required. While FTC involves advanced concepts, our elite mentors train students from the ground up. Because our team operates like a real engineering firm, we need students with diverse interests, including mechanical builders, software coders, project managers, and business presentation designers.
For the first week of the program, a staff member from Lauremont School will safely walk students directly to our Edward Ave Makerspace right after school. After the first week, students will walk to the makerspace independently. Parents/guardians will only need to arrange pickup at the end of the session.
No. You don’t need to drop off your child from Lauremont School to The STEAM Project. A teacher from Lauremont School will walk the students over to The STEAM Project.Â
FTC robotics is highly regarded by top engineering and computer science universities worldwide. By participating, your child gains tangible evidence of project management, CAD design, and software strategy, helping them build an elite portfolio that stands out during the admissions process.
More Questions?
Feel free to reach out if you need further information about our programs.
