Empowering the next generation of engineers, programmers, and leaders in Waukee and surrounding communities.
Ignite your student's curiosity with FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore! Designed for our youngest engineers ages 6-10, this program introduces the fundamentals of STEM in a fun, hands-on environment.
What is FLL Explore?
In FLL Explore, teams of young students focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems. They learn to design, code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Education components. It is a fantastic, pressure-free way to build confidence and teamwork skills.
Program Highlights
Hands-On Learning: Students will build a motorized LEGO model related to the season's theme.
Show Me Poster: Teams will create a poster to showcase what they've learned and built.
Commitment & Flexibility
Meeting Schedule & Attendance: To ensure a productive season, we will establish a fixed meeting schedule after consulting with all families to accommodate general availability. Once the schedule is set, students are expected to attend consistently, with minimal exceptions. Regular attendance is vital to our team's progress.
Parent Involvement: The Probots Robotics is an entirely volunteer-driven organization. Our coaches dedicate their personal time and effort out of a shared passion for STEM education. To make this program a reality, we rely heavily on parent support. We ask parents to be as involved as possible—whether by supervising meetings, helping with logistics, or guiding the students. Your active partnership is essential to our success.
Ready to Apply?
Please note that filling out this form is an initial intake application and does not guarantee a spot on the team. Our coaches will review all submissions and contact parents directly regarding team selections and next steps.
Friendly competition is at the heart of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge! We are currently looking for enthusiastic students ages 9-14 to join our competitive FLL program.
What is FLL Challenge?
In FLL Challenge, teams of students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. They build and program a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a complex robot game. Along the way, they also participate in an Innovation Project to solve a real-world problem, all while demonstrating the FIRST Core Values of discovery, inclusion, and teamwork.
Commitment & Flexibility
Meeting Schedule & Attendance: To ensure a productive season, we will establish a fixed meeting schedule after consulting with all families to accommodate general availability. Once the schedule is set, students are expected to attend consistently, with minimal exceptions. Regular attendance is critical to ensure the team is ready for tournaments.
Teamwork: Students will collaborate closely on both the Robot Design and the Innovation Project, learning the value of shared responsibility.
Parent Involvement: The Probots Robotics is an entirely volunteer-driven organization. Our coaches dedicate their personal time and effort out of a shared passion for STEM education. To make this program a reality, parent support is required. We ask parents to be as involved as possible—whether by supervising meetings, mentoring, or organizing event transportation. Your active partnership is vital to our success.
Ready to Apply?
Please note that filling out this form is an initial intake application and does not guarantee a spot on the team. Our coaches will review all submissions and contact parents directly regarding team selections and next steps.
Important Update: Due to an overwhelming response, registration for the FTC team will be closing on the night of June 13th!
Are you ready to design, build, and program a robot to compete in head-to-head alliance challenges? The Probots Robotics is currently accepting intake forms for our upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) season!
Whether you are stepping up after a great journey in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) or you are completely new to the world of competitive robotics, there is a place for you to learn and grow here. Please note: As this is a new start for the team, all students ages 12-18—including returning members—must complete the application process.
What is FIRST Tech Challenge?
FTC is about way more than just building robots. Teams of students (ages 12-18) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a floor game. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and teamwork.
Explore Your Potential (Team Roles)
Every student brings something unique to the team. While we strive to let everyone experience different aspects of the build, students can specialize in areas they are passionate about:
Hardware/Building: Work with metal parts, gears, and motors to assemble the physical robot.
Programming/Software: Write code (Block or Java) for autonomous and driver-controlled periods, and integrate sensors.
CAD/3D Printing: Use computer-aided design to create custom, 3D-printed parts.
Engineering Portfolio: Document the team's engineering journey, strategies, and lessons learned.
Outreach & Marketing: Present to judges, manage team branding, and engage with the community.
Internship: Shadow across different roles to build foundational skills for future seasons.
Commitment & Flexibility
Building a competitive robot takes time and dedication. Team members are expected to commit to weekly meetings, which will increase in frequency as competitions approach.
Meeting Schedule & Attendance: To ensure a productive season, we will establish a fixed meeting schedule after consulting with all families to accommodate general availability. Once the schedule is set, students are expected to attend consistently, with minimal exceptions.
Role Flexibility: While we strive to provide students with hands-on experience in their preferred disciplines, team roles and event responsibilities (such as robot driving) are assigned at the coaches' discretion to best serve the team's overall objectives.
Parent Involvement & Support: The Probots Robotics runs on volunteer power! Our coaches dedicate their personal time and effort out of a passion for STEM and student development. Because of this, Parent involvement is mandatory. We need parents to contribute wherever possible—serving as technical or non-technical mentors, chaperoning meetings, organizing fundraising, or supporting our emerging 501(c)(3) board. We cannot do this without your partnership!
Ready to Apply?
Please note that filling out this form is an initial intake application and does not guarantee a spot on the team. Our coaches will review all submissions and contact parents directly regarding team selections and next steps.
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