Robotics for every student in the valley
Home of RoNex Robotics (FRC Team 8551), VEX Robotics and ECH-Science underwater robotics. Grades 6–12, any school, no experience needed.
Our teams
Overview
What each team competes in this season.
Highlights
Matches from our teams.
Meet our builders
What every team shares
- BuildWe learn by doing: build it, test it, fix it, try again.
- IterateFailure is part of the process. Every broken part teaches something.
- SolveProblem solvers first. Better robots come from better thinkers.
- IncludeOpen to every student, from any school. Cost should never keep anyone out.
- ConnectPowered by community: mentors, parents, sponsors and volunteers.
- ExploreCuriosity leads. It starts with "I wonder if I can build this?"
Support STEM education
Every gift goes into one club fund shared by all three teams: parts, tools, competition fees, travel and scholarships so cost never keeps a student out.
About LC Valley Robotics Club
A community robotics club where students learn to Build, Program, Solve and Explore.
LC Valley Robotics Club is the home of three student robotics teams in the Lewiston–Clarkston Valley. We welcome all students in grades 6–12 from any public, private or home-school program. No experience needed.
- RoNex Robotics, FRC Team 8551, is for high schoolers in grades 9–12.
- VEX Robotics is open to grades 6–12.
- ECH-Science is an all-girls SeaPerch underwater robotics team.
We meet Tuesdays and Saturdays, 3–6 pm at First United Methodist Church of Lewiston, 1906 Broadview Dr.
Our mission
To give middle and high school students meaningful, hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, math, robotics and technical problem solving. We believe students learn best when they can build, experiment, make mistakes and try again.
Our values
- BuildWe learn by doing: build it, test it, fix it, try again.
- IterateFailure is part of the process. Every broken part teaches something.
- SolveProblem solvers first. Better robots come from better thinkers.
- IncludeOpen to every student, from any school. Cost should never keep anyone out.
- ConnectPowered by community: mentors, parents, sponsors and volunteers.
- ExploreCuriosity leads. It starts with "I wonder if I can build this?"
What each team stands for
Awards & results
Get involved
Three teams, one club. Find the team that fits you, become a mentor or help fund the season.
Share your knowledge: Mentor!
Mentors guide students through design, building, programming and competition. Some are engineers or educators. Others have trades or manufacturing experience, or simply enjoy building things. You don't have to be a robotics expert.
- Mechanical, electrical, programming and design help
- Driving to events and helping at competitions
- Outreach, fundraising and business skills
Support STEM education: Donate!
The club is supported by local businesses, grants and families like yours. Every gift goes into one fund shared by all three teams.
- Cash gifts to the club fund
- Tools, 3D printers, materials and electronics
- Sponsorships from local businesses
News & highlights
Stories and videos from all three teams.
Watch
In the press
Events
Competitions, open houses and outreach. Everyone is welcome.
Our sponsors
Thank you to the people and organizations who make our teams possible.
RoNex Robotics supporters
- Argosy Foundation
- Gene Haas Foundation
- Laura Moore Cunningham
- Gary & Jutta Hughes
- Harris Boys Lawn Care
- Bradley Plumbing
As listed on frc8551.org.
Become a sponsor
Local businesses help fund equipment, competition costs, travel and scholarships, and show students what engineering, manufacturing and technology careers look like right here.
Support STEM education
Every gift goes into one club fund shared by all three teams.
Send us a message
Questions, visits, mentoring or sponsoring. We'd love to hear from you. The form opens your email app with your message ready to send.
- ECH-Science
- echscienceteam@gmail.com
Manage the site
Setup checklist
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