We offer an excellent option for students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), at a competitive and extracurricular level with our robotics program. Calhoun Christian School has options for students in Grades 1-12 interested in robotics.
Robotics for Grades 1-6
We participate in the FIRST Lego League, challenging our elementary and younger middle school students to design, build, and compete with Lego. Through the fall semester each year, students in these groups will learn problem-solving skills in a fun and age-appropriate way, culminating in a local competition against other area schools. Lego Club continues through the spring semester, allowing these students the opportunity to expand their designing and building skills in their Lego creations.
Robotics for Grades 7-12
Our older middle school and high school students can compete at a district, state, and world level with First Robotics year-round, advancing their STEM skills and challenging their capacity for problem-solving, design, and programming.
In 2024, Calhoun Christian School's robotics team excelled through First Robotics Competitions (FRC) for Districts and State, and had the opportunity to compete at the World championship! Team Pizza Joe placed 38th (out of 524 teams) in Michigan, and 7th (out of 74) on our field at Worlds.
Check out our team's page at Team 8608
Our YouTube channel is @CCSRobotics8608
Alpha Bots Facebook page is /alphabotccs
2024-2025 Alpha Bots Robotics Competitions
More information about the 2024-2025 competition year for the Alpha Bots can be found at: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/team/8608
March 1-2, 2025: Competition at FIM District Battle Creek
100 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI
Calhoun Christian School's Alpha Bots took first place as the District Event Winner as well as the Autonomous Award!! Congratulations, Team 8608!!
March 21-23, 2025: Competition at FIM District Mason
1001 S. Barnes St, Mason, MI
Calhoun Christian School's Alpha Bots took 4th place in the qualification rounds at the District Mason Event! Congratulations, Team 8608!!
View this event at https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires34
April 3-6, 2025: State Competition at Saginaw
Saginaw Valley State University's Ryder Center, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI
Calhoun Christian School's Alpha Bots took 21st place (out of 527 teams!) at the State competition! They are going to Worlds - congratulations, Team 8608!!
View this event at https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/team/8608#district
April 17-19, 2025: World Championship in Houston, Texas!
We are headed to the World Championship in Houston, Texas!
View this event at https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/team/8608#district