The STEMConnect model was created by FRC Team 2468, Team Appreciate (Westlake High School; Austin, TX), as an engineering inspiration initiative. In fact, introducing participants to LEGO robotics through these camps resulted in the creation of several FLL® teams.
Initially, the model was launched through a corporate-partnership model. The model proved an outstanding success! Overwhelming demand for expanded camp offerings led not only to the inclusion of interested members of FTC® teams at Westlake High School as camp mentors, but Team 2468’s identification of FRC teams in other areas to host STEMConnect camps at its corporate partners’ campuses outside the Austin area, including some FRC Hall of Fame Teams.
Because of increased demand for high quality STEM robotics camps, FRC2468 extended the offerings beyond corporate sponsors to the general public. This led to the creation of a partnership with Eanes Community Education. These camps are held at Westlake and registrations are processed through Eanes Community Education’s website.
In addition to providing campers with fun and valuable learning, the STEMConnect program also provides a key fundraising channel for Westlake Robotics and other FRC teams who have implemented this program.
Please refer to our STEMConnect Brochure or contact info@westaaustin.org to learn more.