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First Tech Challenge

Community Ed Programming / Youth Enrichment -
Fall 2025

FIRST® Technical Challenge (FTC) introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to students through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Our team is named the DreadBolts and we gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students build a better future with their teachers and mentors.

NOTICES: Team acceptance is contingent upon parent support (coaching and volunteering) throughout the entire season. There is a very high commitment required by all participants to attend all meetings and practices. The season starts on September 6, 2025 and can end in late December. Team Practices are held 2-3 times a week and the team will compete in up to robotics competitions that take place on Saturdays (all day).

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Map/Locations
Locations
Bates Elementary School Center
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
3054-F25
Bates Elementary School Center : Classroom 217 (Robotics Rooms)
Mon/Wed, Sep 8 - Dec 15
6:00 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Nov 26, Dec 3 & Dec 10

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Grades   7th - 8th

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