/ Outreach
Robotics extends far beyond the competition field.
Most Berkelium members joined because someone older showed them what was possible. We aim to be that introduction for the next generation of engineers in our community.
Our programs.
RoboCamp
RoboCamp runs as week-long sessions from June through the end of July for Berkeley's younger students. Small groups learn motors, wiring, programming, debugging, and strategy, then build a sumo bot together. This summer's sessions are complete — registration for next summer opens in the spring.
Email us for next summer →FIRST Lego League Mentorship
Since December 2024 we've founded and mentored 10 FLL teams across all three Berkeley public middle schools, serving 61 students. In May 2025 we hosted the first in-district FLL competition for 40 participants.
East Bay Regional Host
Team Berkelium hosts the East Bay Regional FRC event. The inaugural event welcomed 55 teams from Turkey, Australia, Brazil, and across the United States.
Elementary School Visits
We bring VEX kits and the competition robot to Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Washington Elementary schools to introduce younger students to engineering.
Community events
The Berkeley High club fair, Solano Stroll, farmers' markets, and library workshops — we bring the robot wherever the community gathers.
Reach by the numbers.
10
FLL teams founded
61
Middle school members
55
Teams hosted at East Bay Regional
4
People reached annually (thousands)
Invite us to your school or event.
We regularly bring the competition robot to classrooms, libraries, and community events. Contact us to coordinate a visit.
robotics@berkeley.net →