Rockaway Robotics

Rockaway Robotics

A youth-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to hands-on robotics, electronics, and STEM education for youth.

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Rockaway Robotics students working on an electronics workshop project together
60+

Impacted

8,000+

Reached

600+

Components Donated

11

Workshops Held

Mission Statement

Why we exist.

We are a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to free, hands-on STEM education across New York City. Through pop-up robotics workshops, accessible online courses and lessons, and the donation of STEM resources to underserved communities, we aim to give students more opportunities to explore robotics, electronics, and engineering. Our mission is to close gaps in STEM access and introduce young people to meaningful experiences that can spark new interests, skills, and opportunities.

Mentor and students gathered around a laptop and circuit components during a workshop
What We Do

Our Approach

Mentor and student presenting an Arduino lesson to the group
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Free In-Person Workshops

We provide free, in-person workshops in robotics, electronics, coding, and circuits, taught by our team.

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Student typing code on a laptop next to a breadboard circuit
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Online Courses

We create online lessons and beginner-friendly guides that make robotics easier to learn from anywhere, no classroom required.

Row of student-built robotic arm projects made from popsicle sticks and servos
03

Hands-On Projects

We offer real-world, hands-on projects using electronic components and everyday household items.

Bins of donated electronics components including breadboards, servos, and wires
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STEM Resource Donations

We fundraise and donate components, robotics starter kits, and engineering resources to our community and underserved people.