Dragon Robotics
At Charleston Dragon Robotics we believe that all students should have access to high quality STEM education. Click on the links below to see an overview of each level of robotics offered through CDR.
Dragon Bytes
Grades K-4
Dragon Bytes teams introduce elementary age, K-4th grade students to STEM in a fun and challenging environment. Students meet on Tuesdays for twelve weeks (August-November). Four weeks are spent on core values, four weeks on design and four weeks on Lego build and coding. Dragon Bytes teams are grouped in similar age groups and kept small so that coaches and mentors can offer focused guidance and support. Dragon Bytes season concludes with a fun showcase where students get to demonstrate all they have learned.
FIRST Lego League Challenge
Grades 5-8
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children in 5th-8th grade through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping students and coaches build a better future together.
FLL teams meet weekly (Tuesday or Friday) beginning in August. Competitions are typically held between December and February. The FLL competition is made up of four primary components: core values, innovation project, robot design and robot game.
FIRST Tech Challenge
Grades 9-12
FTC is perfect for students who want to show off their technical skills on a statewide stage. FTC teams meet Tuesdays and Fridays from September thru March. Students on FTC teams are able to expand and showcase their writing, CAD, and programming skills in a highly visible globally livestreamed environment.