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Summer 2026 - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
☀️ What a Great Summer!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer 2026 programs. It was an incredible summer filled with hands-on robotics, STEAM exploration, creativity, and innovation. We loved seeing students build new skills, tackle exciting challenges, and create amazing projects throughout the season. Be sure to check back here for updates and information about our Summer 2027 programs. We can't wait to see you again next summer!
Looking ahead, 2026–2027 Robotics programs (Fall and Spring) are open for registration now. Don’t wait — spaces fill quickly, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!
Robotics Training Institute (RTI)
RTI Summer 2026: Something New Every Summer
A Week of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Future Tech
The Artificial Intelligence Foundations and Robotics Camp at R4Creating returns in Summer 2026 with an immersive week focused on AI, Python programming, and mobile robotics. Open to high school students, the camp uses curriculum from the New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Academy (NMAIA) to introduce students to real-world AI concepts through hands-on coding, robotics challenges, and problem-solving activities.
Throughout the week, students will explore topics such as machine learning, data analysis, model training, robotics fundamentals, AI-enabled robotics, and responsible AI. Campers will write and test Python programs while seeing their code come to life through interactive robotics projects, building both technical skills and confidence.
📅 The camp runs July 27–31 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Applications are now open. If accepted, the registration fee is $100 and scholarships are available.
RTI returns in July! Application Deadline is June 13th
Last year we had fun! This next year will be something new!
Competitive teams
Competitive teams for the 2024-2025 Robotics and Aerial Drone Season are finalized! We are working on the schedule for next year and will be releasing information in our newsletter. If you haven’t signed up, please do so that we can keep you informed. Below is more information regarding the different teams. Keep in mind that when joining the competitive teams, team members are required to attend competitions.
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Students participate in a STEM Entrepreneurial challenge where the robot is the "product". Members choose committees to be a part of including Robot build and program, CAD design, Fundraising, Marketing, Presentation, Exhibit Booth, Engineering Notebook and more. The competition is in the fall and the more time you put into the program, the more leadership and skill development the student achieves.
Dates:
Aug 28, 2026, Bootcamp, R4Creating STEAM Center
Sep 19, 2026, NMSU Kickoff, Las Cruces
Oct 17, 2026, Las Cruces Practice Day
Nov 6, 2026, Las Cruces Set up Day
Nov 7, 2026, Las Cruces Game Day
If we qualify for Regionals:
December 9-12, 2026, Dallas TX
All-Team meetings held each Friday night during competition from 6-8pm
Team works weekday evenings through zoom meetings, Friday and Saturdays in person at STEAM Center
Committee meetings will be set up based on selected leader and worked out based on committee member availability.
BEST Robotics Sign Up is now open to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
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2026-2027 Build Days Schedule Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
Competitions and Scrimmages:
TBD - depends on Event Partners
Competitions held at: depends on Event Partners
Scrimmages and Build days: 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd, Ste A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Engage Sign Up will open soon to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
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2026 - 2027 Build Dates:
Meeting Times: Fridays 4-6pm
Competition dates in ABQ Metro area - dates TBD but generally on Saturdays
ACHIEVE Sign Up is now open to allow early registration and access to our summer Robotics Training Institute.
The STEAM Center of Excellence
In partnership with the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and the Encantado Foundation, R4Creating is thrilled to open up an exciting new space to serve the community by offering accessibility to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math experiences designed to excite and engage people of all ages! The STEAM Center of Excellence for Community Outreach is a space designed to provide thought leadership in STEAM, offer a place for every student, and open doors of collaboration for organizations of all kinds. This recent expansion of our award-winning program allows us to increase accessibility and offer a place for everyone to learn and grow.
Videos created by our students
Here are some great videos made by the students we support and educate. The videos show their enthusiasm and what the students learned while making them.