LTCA Programs

Engineering meets character.

Students don’t just learn about engineering. They do it. Every build teaches something technical. Every challenge teaches something more important.

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LTCA students working together on a robotics team project
What They Build

Real robots. Real engineering.

  • Robotic systems designed from scratch

  • Programmed robots that solve real engineering challenges

  • Collaborative builds that require every team member to contribute

  • Capstone demonstrations presented to family and peers

The Character Framework

Robotics is the perfect character classroom.

Robotics challenges are messy, unpredictable, and genuinely difficult. That makes them a perfect environment for the Love to Code Character Framework.

Relationships

Trust in Action

Building a robot together requires trust, communication, and knowing when to step up and when to step back. Real teamwork, every session.

Responsibility

Own the Problem

When systems fail, students learn to troubleshoot honestly, own the problem, and stay regulated under pressure.

Purpose

See It Through

Genuine passion for creating and commitment to seeing it through, even when it’s harder than expected, defines every stage of the program.

Leadership

Set the Standard

Advanced students guide team builds, mentor younger engineers, and set the standard for how the team operates.

The Belt System

Progress that mirrors who they’re becoming.

Each belt represents a stage of real growth, in skill, character, and identity. Students earn their way forward by demonstrating both. See how students progress from white to black belt.

Stage 1

Participant

White and Yellow Belt. Basic assembly, sensor intro, guided team builds.

Stage 2

Contributor

Orange and Green Belt. Design challenges, owning a role in independent builds.

Stage 3

Creator

Blue and Purple Belt. Original designs, iteration, full creative independence.

Stage 4

Leader

Brown, Red, and Black Belt. Guiding builds and mentoring the next generation.

Parents looking for more can explore our blog for guidance on raising confident, tech-savvy kids.

Robotics is available as an after-school program and through our week-long camps. See which format fits your family.

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