STEM

At LRCA, our Elementary STEM program sparks curiosity and builds foundational skills through hands-on exploration and design. From learning about sunlight, weather, and the human body in kindergarten to investigating energy, forces, and the brain in fourth grade, students engage in meaningful, age-appropriate STEM experiences. Each grade level explores real-world topics—from flight and sound to animal adaptations and earth science—laying the groundwork for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

LRCA’s Middle School and Junior High STEM program combines creativity, hands-on learning, and real-world problem solving to inspire the next generation of innovators. Through engaging robotics and engineering courses, students design, build, and code LEGO® Spike Prime® and Mindstorms® robots, developing critical thinking, collaboration, and coding skills.

In STEM design units, students explore the engineering process by creating projects like therapeutic toys, marble roller coasters, toothpick bridges, and CO2 race cars. These experiences lay a strong foundation in physics, design thinking, and innovation. Students eager for more can join the Junior High Competitive Robotics Team to further expand their skills in a team-based, competitive environment.

LRCA’s high school STEM program challenges students to think critically, work collaboratively, and solve real-world problems using industry-standard technology. Through hands-on courses in 3D Design & Fabrication, Engineering Design, Drones, Competitive Robotics, and Computer Science, students explore multiple pathways in STEM and develop essential skills in CAD, 3D printing, coding, and engineering design. Students take a multidisciplinary approach to programming, data, algorithms, and cybersecurity. They use technology to tackle real-world problems and create meaningful solutions, preparing them for future careers in a digital world. Whether earning certifications, piloting drones, or competing in robotics tournaments, LRCA students gain the experience and confidence to pursue STEM careers with creativity and purpose.