BUILD. COMPETE. LAUNCH.
VEX Robotics and ARC rocketry for students in grades 3–12
Opening January 2027 · Greenville, Texas
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• Robotics (VEX) and ARC rocketry together in one academy
• Grades 3–12: homeschool, private, charter and public school students
• Mentoring from Dr. Kenneth J. Overton, president of the Tripoli Rocketry Association
• Opening January 2027 in Greenville, Texas
WHAT STUDENTS DO
ROBOTICS (VEX)
Build, code and test real robots on the VEX platform, from VEX GO and IQ up to V5 competition robots, with a path into VEX competitions.
ROCKETRY (ARC)
True rocket science, not just water rockets: design, build and launch through the American Rocketry Challenge, with NASA Student Launch as a future goal.
Plus 3D printing, laser engraving and CAD, using Tinkercad, Fusion 360 and Onshape.
WHO IT'S FOR
Classes are for students in grades 3 through 12. Homeschool, private school, charter school and public school families are all welcome.
Competing is optional. Students can build a strong foundation in robotics and rocketry, or work toward VEX and rocketry competitions. Summer camps are planned too.
PROPOSED MONTHLY TIERS
BASIC
$200 / month
Fundamentals of robotics and rocketry.
ADVANCED
$300 / month
Intermediate skills and team collaboration.
COMPETITIVE
$400 / month
Competition registration fees and team travel are included.
Rates are proposed. Final details are confirmed when registration opens.
MEET MR. D
Michael Daigrepont, known to students as Mr. D, has eight years of experience teaching and mentoring robotics and rocketry teams, competitive and not, at Farmersville and Terrell ISDs.
Dr. Kenneth J. Overton, president of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, has committed to mentoring students twice a week.
GET LAUNCH UPDATES
Ready to build, compete, and launch? Leave your contact information to express interest in Botbusters programs. Let us know if you would like a follow-up call when registration opens.
This is an interest form, not a completed registration.