Registration for USC Robotics Programs serving grades 3-12 will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3! 

The middle and high school programs offer competitive and non-competitive opportunities for students. Register early as programs do fill up quickly. For more information about USC Robotics, contact Tracy Smith, coordinator, tsmith@uscsd.k12.pa.us.  

Rising 3rd & 4th graders

• Visit the USC Robotics EventBrite Collection and select the appropriate school and program to register your child.

• You can request 1st or 2nd semester when registering. We will try our best to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee it.

• The commitment is one hour per week for 12 weeks directly after school on a given day. 

• At the end of the program, there is an evening festival where students can showcase their work to family and friends.

• Please join the waitlist if the registration is full. Hopefully a spot will become available for your child.

• Additional robotics programming will be provided through the PTA/PTO at your school as well which is typically open to 1st-4th graders.  More details to follow at the start of the school year.

Rising middle school students (gr. 5-8)

• Visit the USC Robotics EventBrite Collection and select the appropriate school and program to register your child.

• Middle school options include:

  • Boyce Robotics Club (non-competitive)

  • Fort Couch Robotics Club (non-competitive)

  • Boyce & Fort Couch Competitive Robotics (FLL)

• Non-competitive Robotics Club is one hour per week for 10 weeks in the fall and spring semesters. The program is held after school at your child's school.

• Competitive Robotics (FLL) teams were finalized during spring registration. Only students who have received confirmation of their team placement should complete the registration for FLL. Non-competitive robotics remains an option for all students. Registration for FLL teams will open again in the spring for the following year.

Rising high school students (gr. 9-12) 

• Visit the USC Robotics EventBrite Collection and select the appropriate school and program to register your child.

• High school options include:

  • USC HS Competitive Robotics (FTC)

  • Non-competitive options such as SeaPerch & Drone Soccer will not be available for registration until the start of the school year

• Competitive Robotics (FTC) is a team sport with a significant weekday evening and weekend commitment that extends year-round. Competitive Robotics (FTC) teams were finalized during spring registration. Only students who have received confirmation of their team placement should complete the registration for FTC. Non-competitive robotics options remain available for all students. Registration for FLL teams will open again in the spring for the following year.

USCRB Membership Forms Now Open!

The Payment Form for USC Robotics Membership is now available for 2026-2027. As a reminder, households with a student who participates in a competitive Robotics Team (FTC or FLL) are required to be active members in the USC Robotics Boosters.