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ETHOS has served as a youth robotics center in Elkhart County for nearly two decades. We are dedicated to providing cutting edge technology and opportunities for youth in our community to learn for many years to come. Robotics is a significant part of our vision – to provide children with opportunities to connect science to everyday life through problem-solving, discovery and critical thinking.

FIRST robotics team members experience a fantastic opportunity to build and program custom robots with like-minded students. Our progression of programs serves learners in 4th grade through senior year in high school. Participants will not only grow in their engineering skills, but they will learn about science, communication, research and critical thinking. We call our robotics program, GEARS. Additional information can be found here.

Registration for the 2021-22 season is now open. We are offering the FIRST LEGO League for students in 4th-8th grade and the FRIST Tech Challenge for students in 8th-12th grade. Additional information and registration links are below.

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​$250

Grades 4th to 8th

Learn critical thinking skills

Build custom LEGO robots

Program with Mindstorm software

2-8 members per team w/ 2 parent coaches

Meet 2x/wk for 2hr


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REGISTER

$400

Grades 8th to 12th

Be part of community outreach efforts

Build custom robots of metal, plastic and wood

Program in JAVA and use CAD design software

Create an engineering notebook

4-10 members per team w/ 2 parent coaches

Meet 2-3x/wk for 3hr
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REGISTER

Robotics Competitions

League Scrimmage
Junior Expo
Regional League Meets
Saint Joseph Health System Robotics Challenge
League Championship
Qualifying Tournaments
Semi-State Championship
Indiana State Championship (by invitation only)
​World Championship (by invitation only)

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