Our FIRST Programs
Learn about our FTC and FLL programs — empowering students of all ages to explore STEM through hands-on robotics.
FTC Team 8956 – Pyrogen
Founded: 2014
Pyrogen is our veteran FTC team, made up of middle and high school students who push the limits of creativity and engineering. Over the years, they’ve earned recognition for innovation, precision, and teamwork.
- 2025
- LAFTC Slidell Qualifier
- FTCLA Geismar Qualifier - Reach Award
- 2024
- Walker Qualifier
- New Orleans Qualifier – Design Award
- Louisiana Championship
- 2023
- LA Walker Qualifier – Control Award, Think Award (3rd Place), Finalist Alliance Captain
- FTCLouisiana Hammond Qualifier – Control Award, Winning Alliance 1st Team Selected
- LA FTCLouisiana Regional Championship – Finalist Alliance Captain, Innovate Award (2nd Place)
- 2022
- LA Qualifier 1 – Finalist Alliance Captain, Inspire Award (3rd Place), Think Award
- LA Qualifier 2 – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc. (2nd Place), Think Award, Winning Alliance Captain
- Louisiana Regional Championship – Motivate Award (2nd Place)
- 2021
- LA New Orleans Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc., Top Ranked (3rd Place)
- LA Northshore Qualifier – Design Award (3rd Place)
- Louisiana Regional Championship – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc., Design Award (3rd Place)
- 2020
- LA FTC Qualifier #1 REMOTE – Collins Aerospace Innovate Award (3rd Place), Think Award, Top Ranked (2nd Place)
- LA FTC Regional Championship REMOTE
- 2019
- Baton Rouge Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc. (3rd Place), Design Award
- Northshore Qualifier – Control Award sponsored by Arm, Inc.
- Louisiana Regional Championship – Compass Award
FTC Team 27406 – Impulse
Founded: 2024
Born from a desire to broaden student access to FTC, Impulse has truly hit its stride. Now in their second season, the team has paired a relentless competitive edge with a steadfast commitment to Gracious Professionalism. Proving themselves as both respected peers and formidable opponents on the field.
- 2025
- LAFTC Slidell Qualifier - Finalist Alliance Captain
- FTCLA Geismar Qualifier - Innovate Award sponsored by RTX, Winning Alliance - 1st Team Selected
- 2024
- Walker Qualifier
- New Orleans Qualifier
- Louisiana Championship – Dean's List Award (Zakk Jackson)
FLL Team 65003 – Ignition
Founded: 2024
Ignition introduces younger students to robotics through the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. They competed in the 2024–2025 SUBMERGED season, advancing to the Louisiana State Championship and gaining valuable teamwork and problem-solving experience.
- 2024 Camellia City RoboFest – Core Values Award 1st Place
- 2024 State Championships – Innovation Project 2nd Place