We're a parent-founded nonprofit closing the equity gap in STEM education — bringing FIRST robotics programs to schools that don't yet have them.
Kits, FIRST registration, tools, gear. If cost is blocking your team — for a single season or every season — apply for a team grant. Minimal paperwork, real conversation, a quick answer.
Robotics gives kids a playground where they learn to think, build, fail, fix, and create. Competition makes it real — programs like FIRST and VEX push students into actual deadlines, real opponents, and real problems, inside a community where older teams mentor younger ones and rivals help each other repair robots mid-match.
Loudoun County is home to over 8,900 technology companies — the kind of employers that hire the engineers, software developers, and technical problem-solvers our kids are growing up to become. Yet as recently as the 2025 school year, our public schools ranked dead last in the region for supporting youth robotics — leaving thousands of Loudoun students behind their peers in DC, Prince William, and Fairfax.
The good news: the LCPS school board has acknowledged the gap and allocated funds for the 2026 school year to begin closing it. That's a meaningful first step.
But a gap this big doesn't close in one year. Coaches need training, equipment needs funding, teams need mentors, and the students whose schools are still behind can't wait. That's where Loudoun Robotics — and you — come in.
| District | Support Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 97% |
| Prince William County | 81% |
| Fairfax County | 53% |
| Fairfax City | 29% |
| Loudoun County | 13% |
Hands-on robotics education for students at every stage — from first builds to competitive engineering.
Beginner-friendly robotics using LEGO. Students learn coding, engineering, and teamwork through hands-on challenges.
Learn more →Competition-level robotics. Students design, build, and program robots to compete in alliance-based tournaments.
Learn more →Summer camps and STEM into ACTION sessions at local libraries. Open to every student in Loudoun County.
Learn more →Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school district in Virginia. With the school board's 2026 funding now in motion, we have a real chance to catch up — but only if parents, sponsors, and volunteers stay in the fight.
2025 data, FIRST Robotics (FTC/FRC) programs only. Other leagues (VEX, etc.) not analyzed.
LCPS has allocated funds for 2026 to begin closing this gap. Sources: LCPS enrollment; Circuit Breakers FTC Team 13353 regional analysis.
Recent highlights, upcoming plans, and ways you can help right now.
We're actively recruiting technical mentors to support our upcoming FTC team launch. Engineers, software developers, makers — if you can give 1–2 hours a week, we can put it to great use. Sign up here.
Our FLL and FTC summer camps at Gum Spring Library are almost ready to launch. Free for Loudoun County students, with sessions planned throughout the summer. See what's coming →
We just relaunched our website — clearer programs, an easier donation flow, and simpler ways for parents, coaches, and schools to connect with us. Take a look around and tell us what's missing.
Sessions run year-round at Gum Spring Library and partner schools. All are free and open to Loudoun County students. Specific dates go out as soon as they're confirmed — subscribe for announcements.
Every program we run is powered by volunteers, schools, donors, and sponsors who believe every student deserves access to STEM.
Coach a team, mentor students, or help run events. No technical background required — just enthusiasm.
Sign UpParent or principal? Tell us about your school and we'll help you start a robotics program from scratch.
Get StartedYour gift directly funds equipment, registration fees, and program expansion. Every dollar is tax-deductible.
Give NowLoudoun is home to 8,900+ tech companies. Invest in the next generation of talent right in your backyard.
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We're a parent-founded 501(c)(3) in our first year. Sponsor a kit, a team, or a season — and your logo joins the company that helped a Loudoun kid build their first robot.
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