5041 CyBears Robotics

08/08/2026

Had a great day with STEM activities at Hoover Days!

06/04/2026

Mr. Cain has really been working on his mad scientist vibe

06/02/2026

Having a STEMtastic time at our STEM camps this week!

05/07/2026

Sign up for 2026/2027 Lego Lego League is now open!

For those new to the program, FIRST Lego League introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Every year students are presented with a new challenge where they gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided and challenging global robotics program.

In this year's challenge BIOGLOW students will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to learn about the vibrancy of the world’s ecosystems and how engineering and technology can help us better understand and preserve them.

We will kick off our season on August 15th from 10am -1pm with a day of Lego building, mission strategy, project brainstorming, and pizza!.

The teams will meet for at least once week from September until our TBA competition date in November or December. The weekday and time of the meeting(s) will be decided between team coaches and their teams. Meetings are typically an hour and take place at West Branch Middle School/High School.

I am also looking for parents who would be interested in volunteering to help out. You do not need technical skills to be of great assistance. Just a curious and positive attitude! If you are interested please email me and I can discuss what volunteering to help the team entails.

Please sign up by June 30th.

If you have any questions please contact Matt Cain at [email protected]

I am excited to see all the returning and new members this year for our 2026/2027 Lego Lego League Season! For those new to the program, FIRST Lego League introduces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Every year students are present...

05/07/2026

West Branch Schools and 5041 CyBears Robotics are excited to offer a new program, FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for the upcoming season and the robot game BioBuzz!

See information and sign up below

FTC is a robotics program where students design, build, program, and compete with robots while developing teamwork, problem-solving, engineering, and leadership skills. Check out the video linked below for more info on FTC. This program is a great stepping stone to our FRC program and something more challenging for older middle school students.

Important Info
-This program is primarily for 7th and 8th grade students, with some high school FRC students participating as older mentor members.
-We plan to have at least two teams, and if enough girls are interested, one team may be organized as an all-girls team.
-Each team can consist of at most 15 members.
-Students from West Branch, West Liberty, Tipton, and homeschool families are welcome to participate.
-There is no cost to join, other than the purchase of a team shirt, which will serve as the team “uniform” for competitions.
-Students should sign up by June 30.
-We will hold at least one, and possibly more, late-summer meetings to introduce students to FTC, robot systems, and team expectations.
-The official season kicks off on September 12, 2026, with league meets from October through January, tournaments in January and February, and the championship in late February.
-Teams will likely meet once per week from kickoff through some of league play, with the possibility of additional meetings depending on student interest, team needs, and coach availability.
-Meetings will be at West Branch High School with a time TBD based on team and coach availability.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-exSmCcoY1E

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It’s way more than building robots! FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 10 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate rob...

05/05/2026

We are honored to have our school and mentor selected for this recognition!

We are excited to continue to bring world class STEM programming to our community.

Celebrate the 2026 Inspire the Future honorees, educators, and schools transforming STEM education and empowering students worldwide. Join us in recognizing their impact.

04/23/2026

Only a few spots left and little over a week to sign up!

We are excited to once again offer STEM in the summer of 2026! In these all day camps kids will build Lego robots, 3D print custom designs, and engage in some awesome science and engineering activities.

They are full day camps and will happen on varying days based on grade level during the first week of June. Dates and associated grade levels are below.

Sign up by April 30th
Requires a non-refundable $45 per child registration.
Lunch is provided
Camps held at West Branch High School. Drop off at main entrance.

If cost is at all a barrier reduced/free options are available. Email Matt Cain at [email protected] for more information or questions.

Spots are limited so sign up soon!

Monday June 1st or Tuesday June 2nd 8am-4pm
10 per day spot limit
Students entering Kindergarten-1st Grade

Wednesday June 3rd 8am-4pm
20 spot limit
Students entering 2nd-3rd Grade

Thursday June 4th 8am-4pm
25 spot limit
Students entering 4th-5th Grade

Friday June 5th 8am-4pm
25 spot limit
Students entering 6th-8th Grade

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04/23/2026

Come out to Texas Roadhouse on Monday May 4th and support our programs!

Just remember to drop your receipt off at the host stand or To Go Window before you leave.

04/09/2026

Join us tonight for our annual robotics showcase and fundriaiser dinner!

04/07/2026

It’s National Robotics Week! 🤖

We're proud to see so many of our students engaging with robotics and technology. They’re exploring, experimenting, and discovering what they are capable of!

Through STEM education, students gain the problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and collaborative mindset that will help them thrive well into the future.