High School Robotics Club Open Houses — Students & Mentors Wanted!
Calling all high school students, families, and community mentors!
High school students across Santa Cruz County are invited to join the FREE countywide Robotics Club, home of the 2026 MATE ROV Ranger Class World Champions! This past June, 23 students from 9 Santa Cruz County high schools competed against 47 teams — and won the World Championship demonstrating what is possible when young people are given the opportunity. 🏆🌊
Through a partnership between the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and X Academy, students work together to design, build, test, and compete with underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that tackle real-world marine challenges.
No experience is necessary. Students can explore engineering - electrical, software, mechanical - along with environmental science, design, fabrication, marketing, fundraising, digital media, teamwork, and leadership.
📅 Attend an Open House
Come meet the team, see the robots, learn about the program, and find out how to get involved.
Watsonville: Saturday, Sept. 12 | 1–4 p.m. at Sequoia High School, 229 Green Valley Rd.Santa Cruz: Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1–4 p.m. at X Academy, 229 Encinal St.
🙌 Mentors Wanted!
We’re looking for community members and professionals interested in mentoring high school students throughout the robotics season, October through May. We’re looking for people with a passion for supporting youth, sharing their knowledge, encouraging teamwork, and helping students turn their ideas into reality.
Whether your background is in technology, engineering, business, education, marketing, communications, design, the trades — or you simply enjoy teaching young people how to build things and develop their potential — there’s a place for you on the team.
Students & Families: Register for the Robotics Club and RSVP for an Open House.Potential Mentors: Learn more and let us know you’re interested.
👉 Learn more at: https://santacruzcoe.org/robotics
Help us build on a World Championship season and inspire the next generation of innovators right here in Santa Cruz County!
