Westside Robotics is the supporting organization for all of the FIRST Robotics programs within the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. For more than 2 decades, we've provided hands-on, mentor-guided experiences for the 70+ students that participate in our programs each year.
We meet at the old Happy Hollow school building, located at 1200 N Salisbury Street, West Lafayette IN 47906. Door #7, around the back of the building, is our main entrance. For larger events we will also open door #9, which is closer to the Kingston Dr. drop off drive.
FIRST is the international organization that sets the rules for our teams & competitions.
FIRST Indiana Robotics is our local affiliate that runs our events & helps support teams.
Our season is now underway & we are not accepting new students at this time. Check back next fall!
Our season is now underway & we are not accepting new students at this time. Check back toward the end of the school year, we'll get started over the summer!
Our season is now underway & we are not accepting new students at this time. Check back toward the end of the school year, we'll get started over the summer!
We rely on the generosity of individuals & businesses in our community to run our programs, and we want to recognize everyone who contributes to making what we do possible.
Contact Brad Thompson to learn more about getting involved!
461 Boosters FIRST, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) corporation that manages the funds that support all of the Westside Robotics Programs. The group mostly consists of parents of current students, program leadership, and alumni.
We are currently seeking people with the following skills & expertise to join our team!
The thing that really separates FIRST® from other STEM-focused after school activities is the focus on mentorship. By brigning in local STEM professionals, college students, and other experienced adults, we provide our students with meaningful relationships with these role-models who help them find their path in life & teach them the skills they need to get to where they're going. We also encourage our high school students to give back through mentoring our elementary & junior high teams.
We are currently seeking people with the following skills & expertise to join our team of mentors!