What is FTC?
FTC stands for FIRST® Tech Challenge, and it’s a FIRST® Robotics program for students in grades 7-12. FTC teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots, in addition to creating an Engineering Portfolio. Learn more about FTC on the FIRST® Inspires website.
Eagan Robotics FTC Program
The Eagan Robotics program currently has 4 FTC teams, each creating their own unique robot in a shared meeting space at Eagan High School. In addition to working on the robot and engineering portfolio, students will do STEM outreach in the community. Adult mentors and coaches, as well as parent administrators will support and guide teams throughout the season.
The goal of the Eagan Robotics FTC program is to teach students technical and professional skills that will prepare them for future success. Students are encouraged to hone their time management skills, learn how to take initiative, and develop leadership capabilities. Whether they choose to continue with the FTC program, or join our FRC Team, they will have a strong knowledge base to grow from.
Technical Development Opportunities
Java programming language
OnBot Java or Android Studio IDE
Git source control
OnShape CAD
Prusa and Bambu 3D printers
CNC machines
Professional Development Opportunities
Create an Engineering Portfolio
Give a team presentation
Develop and participate in STEM outreach events
Network with professionals
2026-27 Season Timeline
(Tentative) September 2nd and 9th 7:00 PM - Interest meetings
(Tentative) September 14th and 16th 7:00 PM - Orientation sessions (attend one)
(Tentative) September 12th - Kickoff!
(Tentative) Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 PM through last tournament date - Build season
November-January - Qualification Tournaments (each team will attend 2)
February - Minnesota State Championship (for advancing teams)
April - World Championship (for advancing teams)
Events through High Tech Kids
FIRST® partners with High Tech Kids to host FTC events in Minnesota, learn more on the High Tech Kids website.
Join Us
Six Required Registration Steps:
Register for Eagan Robotics (link)
Pay ISD 196 activity fee through EduTrack (info coming soon!)
• This fee goes to the district and only needs to be paid once per year per student regardless of how many activities the student is involved in.
Pay Eagan Robotics participation fee through EduTrack (info coming soon!)
• This fee partially covers the teams expenses such as registration for competitions, robot parts, supplies, materials, and tools. The team will need to fundraise to cover the remainder of the costs.
Provide a volunteer check
• $250 check made out to “Eagan FIRST Robotics Booster Club” post-dated to May 1st, 2027.
• Put student name and "Registration" in memo field.
• This check will be shredded upon completion of 20 parent volunteer hours.
• We prefer to have parents complete their volunteer hours.
Register for FIRST (link coming soon!)
• Create an account (or login)
• Click “Add a Youth” to register your student.
• Apply to a team (you will need to know your team number to complete this step)
• Sign FIRST consent & release form.
Attend an orientation session, read and sign the Student Handbook