About Us
Mission StatementOur mission is to inspire young people to be leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs in a diverse urban setting with a diverse student body where we create a culture of acceptance, pride, respect, and excellence. We emphasize our motto, "Family, School, Robots," ensuring that our members focus on creating meaningful relationships and connections that will last them beyond the six weeks of build season.
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Elm City Robo Squad began in 2000 as part of a physics class at Hill Regional Career High School, an inner city, Title I, New Haven high school. A few years later, we became an after school program using a basement workroom. In 2006, the team moved to a robotics room on the school’s main floor. Since 2001 we have participated in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competitions where the team of about fifty students annually designs and builds a robot as part of a challenge. We began with only two engineers mentoring and now have twenty-four mentors. The team's sponsors include the New Haven Public Schools, a local university and numerous area businesses. In over 20 years, we have influenced the lives of hundreds of ethnically diverse high school students. In New Haven, where 25% of students don’t graduate, our students graduate, attend college and receive scholarships.
Anyone interested in joining the team, or learning more our organization for possible participation as a student, mentor or sponsor, please call us at 860-301-6347 or email us directly at [email protected].
Anyone interested in joining the team, or learning more our organization for possible participation as a student, mentor or sponsor, please call us at 860-301-6347 or email us directly at [email protected].
Our School - New Haven Public Schools - Hill Regional Career High School
Blue Banners
In our history we have been honored with the following Blue Banners.
When Do we Meet?
During Build Season our typical schedule is as follows:
Monday No Meeting Tuesday 2:30pm - 8pm Wednesday 2:30pm - 8pm Thursday 2:30pm - 8pm Friday No Meeting Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday No Meeting |
In the Offseason:
We meet as needed. To find out more, please contact us! |