BUILD. COMPETE. INNOVATE.

Competitive VEX Robotics for grades 5-8 students

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Our Mission

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VEX Robotics Excellence

Forge Robotics is a nonprofit organization offering competitive VEX Robotics for students in grades 5-8. We run from September to March with two 90-minute weekly meetings on Saturdays from 1-4 PM.

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Build, Program, Drive

Anyone can learn how to build, program, and drive robots! Teams of four compete in sport-like robotics games that develop teamwork, innovation, communication, and planning skills.

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Mentorship & Support

Teams are supported by parents and experienced Conestoga High School Robotics Club mentors, providing guidance throughout the competitive season.

What We Offer

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VEX Robotics Teams

Compete with VEX robotics equipment in official competitions. Teams of four work together throughout the season from September to March.

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Saturday Sessions

Meet every Saturday from 1-4 PM at Upper Merion Community Center. Two 90-minute sessions each week focused on building and programming.

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Student-Led Learning

Learn from experienced Conestoga High School Robotics Club mentors in a student-led environment that encourages leadership and independence.

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Competition Season

Participate in regional competitions and work toward qualification for VEX Worlds Championship with your team.

Skills You'll Develop

Programming
Mechanical Design
Electronics
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Leadership
CAD Modeling
Critical Thinking

Our Legacy

5 Seasons of Innovation

Forge Robotics has built a strong foundation over the past decade, establishing itself as a premier VEX Robotics program for middle school students. With 10 active teams competing each season, we've created a vibrant community of young engineers and innovators.

Our commitment to excellence has paid off with 3 teams qualifying for the VEX Worlds Championship over our 5-season history. These achievements represent countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and innovation from our students and mentors.

As we continue to grow, we remain focused on our core mission: providing accessible, high-quality competitive robotics education to students in grades 5-8, fostering the next generation of STEM leaders.

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World Championships

3 teams qualified for VEX Worlds

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Growing Community

10 active teams competing

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Record of Impact

5 successful seasons

Student-Led Excellence

Experienced Mentorship

Forge Robotics is proudly student-led, empowering young leaders to take charge of their robotics journey. Our mentors are experienced members of the Conestoga High School Robotics Club who understand the challenges and excitement of competitive robotics firsthand.

This peer-to-peer mentorship model creates an engaging learning environment where middle school students can relate to mentors who were recently in their shoes. Our mentors provide technical guidance, strategic advice, and encouragement throughout the season.

🎓 Peer Learning

High school students mentor middle schoolers

💡 Technical Expertise

Mentors with competition experience

🤝 Supportive Community

Parents and mentors work together

Student Leadership Board

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Niam Shah

Organization President

Leading Forge Robotics with vision and dedication to student success

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Milan Shah

Vice President

Supporting operations and team coordination

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Aryan Gupta

Treasurer

Managing finances and resources for all teams

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Will Sheidt

Secretary

Organizing communications and documentation

Ready to Join the Team?

Open to all students in grades 5-8. No prior robotics experience required!

Get In Touch

📧 Email

1089ForgeRobotics

📍 Location

Upper Merion Community Center
Pennsylvania

🕒 Meeting Times

Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
September - March