5:16 Robotics
Welcome Robotics Enthusiasts!
Unlock the power of technology, engineering, creativity, and teamwork with 5:16 Robotics, an exciting robotics program based in Rockwall & Kaufman, TX.
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Did you know…
The skills of robotics can open up a world of opportunities for your child’s future! To name a few; the skills acquired in a robotics program are used in careers such as Design Engineer, Software Engineer, Software developer, Sales Engineer, Design, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Science, and the list goes on!
kids/students involved in robotics programs pursue careers in STEM fields. VS around 1.6% of college athletes & approximately.03%-.05% of high school athletes that go on to professional sports careers.
There are over 24,000 Vex Robotics teams competing worldwide. Making Vex Robotics the largest robotics competition in the world.
With only 800 teams making it to Worlds, Mr. Brown took 3 teams to Worlds his last year at Cain Middle School putting him and his teams among the TOP 3% of the world.
Who, What, Where…
2026/2027 School Year info: Classes will consist of to 10-12 students Ages 9-14, comprised of no more than 3 teams of 4 students. (Never more than 12 kids per class.)
(We will start a waitlist and consider adding another class if classes fill up.)
We are currently offering 6 class times: 90 mins. each (choose 1) Your membership is for 1 class a week.
Mondays in Rockwall: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Mondays (private at Providence) 3:45pm-5:15pm
Tuesday in Kaufman @ Hidden Acres: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Thursdays in Rockwall: 12:30pm-2:00pm & 2:30pm-4:00pm
Fridays (private at Providence) 3:45pm-5:15pm
Classes will meet once a week for 27 sessions spanning 9 months. Beginning end of August and ending in May with the Worlds competition. (please see the menu above for a copy this year’s calendar).
in Rockwall we meet @ 1505 Airport Road Suite 200, Rockwall TX. 75087 (inside A Dance to Remember studio & next door to jungle trek)
Registration is required to secure your child’s spot.
Who are we?
Meet the Brown family, Ryan and Angel are high school sweethearts that met in ’97 and Married in 2000. Ryan is a US Navy Veteran and taught History and Robotics in the public school system for nearly 10 years. All the while homeschooling their 3 children; Dylan 20 (2024 homeschool graduate! woohoo), Jillian 14, and Mason 13. We are excited to be starting our 13th year of homeschool. As veteran homeschoolers with unique public school insight Ryan saw the need for a few things, he set out to write his own US History Curriculum as seen on this website, and once Mason turned 10, he set his sights on bringing the fantastic, engaging and challenging world of VEX robotics to the metroplex. The family is very grounded in their faith and attend Lakeshore church and also believe in supporting the family and will always encourage family participation.
Fun Fact: The Brown Family recently lived in an RV full-time for 5 years! And moved into a home near Union Valley on 26 acres in 2024! God is good!
What to expect:
Competitive Opportunity: We will train and build for the current VEX IQ challenge. Providing equipment and robot kits, and full field peripherals, Preparing students and teams to be able to register and compete against teams from other schools (both public and private) and programs around the metroplex and ultimately the world! We provide hands on experience in VEX IQ Robotics, fostering creativity, problem-solving, technical skills, and team work in a fun and engaging environment. We will focus on a range of topics including basic robotics principals, programing, and project-based learning. While in class students will participate in various in class competitions and have the opportunity to compete in sanctioned VEX robotics events as each team chooses, competitions are not required for students to participate in class.
Competitions:
Competitions are on Saturdays, local around the Metroplex. There are enough being offered locally that there is no need to travel far for one. Parents may register under 5:16 Robotics to compete at local events to earn the points needed for Regionals & Worlds. For more information on competition please message us.
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Watch the 2026/2027 VEX IQ Robotics Challenge “LEVEL UP” here: (this will take you to YouTube)
Parent Participation:
Parents may register their team and facilitate their kids going to competitions if they so choose.
Additional fees (optional):
Vex IQ team registration: $200 (group of 4). Competitions typically cost $50-60 per team x 6-7 competitions per year. Additionally there are costs for regionals and Worlds, should the teams make it to that point.
(These are all optional, for students/teams that choose to do VEX sanctioned competitions outside of class.)
Have more questions?
You can reach us at:
info@brightlightacademy.net
