Spare Parts Robotics "SPR," established in 2016 is a community based FIRST Tech Challenge team designing, building and programming robots that compete in the FIRST Illinois Robotics Northeast Lake League.  Our team is made up of High School and Middle School kids from several different schools in the surrounding area and our focus is on engaging teenagers in developing skills in the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

As part of our ongoing philosophy each team member will participate in learning and leading new roles (i.e. designing/building, engineering/math concepts, programing/coding, game strategy, team branding/social media, robot drivers, CAD, etc...).  SPR brings a variety of skills and talents together to form a fun team focused on learning, sharing experiences and personal growth.  Several of our alumni have earned FIRST scholarships and are pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science and information technology just to name a few.

Our Theme for this year “IMPACT  our community” is used to establish our team identity and provide encouragement 

I INNOVATE: Use creativity and persistence to solve problems

M MOTIVATE: Encourage others to look towards the future

P PRACTICE: Work on our skills to make our performance better

A ASPIRE: Achieve goals by learning 

C CREATE: Make STEM fun with a hands-on approach

T TEACH: Show others how robotics can make the world a better place