FIRST Robotics Competition
Bigger robots.
Bigger futures.
FRC is the premier high school robotics competition. Teams of up to 45 students have six weeks to design, build, and program a large-scale robot to compete on a full-sized field. We have 30 slots open for our inaugural team; apply now to join.
About the Program
FIRST Robotics Competition is the most prestigious high school robotics program in the world, sometimes called "the varsity sport of the mind." Each January, a new game is revealed and teams race to design, prototype, and build a competition-ready robot in just six weeks.
FutureForward's FRC team will operate out of Cherokee Makerspace in Acworth, GA. Students will learn industrial-grade fabrication, advanced programming, project management, and teamwork under real deadlines.
Program Specs
- Grade Range 8th–12th Grade
- Team Size Up to 45 students
- Programming Java / C++ / LabVIEW
- Robot Type Large-scale field robot
- Season January–April (6-week build)
- Location Cherokee Makerspace, Acworth GA
Your Student's Path
What to Expect
From enrollment through competition, here is how FutureForward prepares students for FRC.
Onboarding & Skill Building
Meet the team, complete safety training, and get hands-on with fabrication tools, programming environments, and CAD software before the season starts.
Game Reveal & Strategy
The new game is revealed worldwide in January. Teams analyze the game, brainstorm robot concepts, and lock in a design strategy within the first week.
Design, Build, Program
Six intense weeks of prototyping, machining, wiring, and coding. Sub-teams work in parallel on the drivetrain, mechanisms, electronics, and autonomous routines.
Regional Events & Beyond
Compete at regional events against teams from across the state and country. Top performers advance to the FIRST Championship.
Season Timeline
FRC Season at a Glance
From kickoff to championships, here is how the season breaks down.
Kickoff
Worldwide game reveal. Teams analyze the challenge, brainstorm mechanisms, and begin prototyping immediately.
6-Week Build
Intense build season. Design, fabricate, wire, and program the competition robot. The robot must be bagged or shipped by stop-build day.
District Events
Compete at district events against teams from across Georgia. Top performers advance through the district championship to the FIRST Championship.
Off-Season
Skill-building workshops, off-season events, fundraising, community outreach, and preparation for the next season.
Ready to Join FRC?
We have 30 slots for our inaugural FRC team. Apply today to secure your student's spot.