Get ready for an exciting splash into robotics with the AquaBot Challenge, an underwater robot-building event, brought to you in partnership with SeaPerch. Perfect for scouts in grades 5-8, this event calls all young innovators to form teams of 3-6 to embark on a hands-on journey of engineering and teamwork.

What’s the mission? Your team will receive a SeaPerch kit to construct an underwater robot. Over eight weeks, you’ll turn pieces into a fully operational robot ready to face off in aquatic tasks. It’s not just about building; it’s about challenging your creativity and engineering skills to conquer underwater missions.

Kickoff Event: Join us on May 30, 2024, at the Creighton Scout Service Center from 6 PM to 8 PM. Leaders, this is your opportunity to get hands-on with the SeaPerch kit and learn everything you need to guide your scouts through their build. We'll provide the insights, tips, and a little bit of insider know-how to help you support your teams effectively.

Build Days: We are hosting build days for teams to attend and get assistance from our event leadership in building their bots. This is a great time to get some help with a new skill or in an area they may be having issues in. The build days are at the Creighton Scout Service Center from 6-8 pm, June 6, 11, and 13 and on July 23. Teams do not need to sign up for these build days.

Competition Day: The grand finale will see all teams’ robots diving into the pool, navigating through courses, and performing tasks in a display of innovation and teamwork. It's not just a test of your robot but a celebration of your hard work and ingenuity. This Competition will be held on August 10th, exact time and location TBA.

Prepare for fun, excitement, and a little bit of competition. Sharpen your tools and your minds – the AquaBot Challenge is here to make a splash in your Scouting year!

Registration must include 3-6 youth and an adult that will oversee the team for communication. Troops may have more than 1 team.

If you do not have enough youth to form a team, please reach out to Rachael Weaver at Rachael.Weaver@scouting.org to put the youth on a list to try to form a team of other youth without a team.