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Summer 2026 - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
☀️ Summer 2026 Programs Are Here!
Enrollment for our Summer 2026 programs is now open! Join us for hands-on robotics and STEAM experiences designed to build skills, spark creativity, and keep students engaged this summer.
Looking ahead, 2026–2027 Robotics programs (Fall and Spring) will open for registration later this summer. 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:
TBD, Bootcamp, R4Creating STEAM Center
TBD, NMSU Kickoff
TBD, Las Cruces Practice Day
TBD, Las Cruces Set up Day
TBD, Las Cruces Game Day
If we qualify for Regionals:
TBD, 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 TBD
Competitions and Scrimmages:
TBD
Competitions held at: TBD
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 TBD
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.
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Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Competitive Drones Teams, brought to you in collaboration with the Robotics Education Foundation. Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of drones using the innovative Co-Drone EDU platform.
Throughout the program, teams will master the art of drone flight, honing their skills in precision maneuvers and effective communication during blind flying scenarios. Additionally, participants will delve into the realm of programming, learning the versatile language of Python to command their drones with finesse and creativity.
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.
