Off-Season
**Robo Tourney Invitational (RTI)**
Robo Tourney Invitational (RTI) FTC Off-season events will be held on August 1-2 at Chaminade College Preparatory – High School, 7500 Chaminade Ave, West Hills, CA 91304. This event is hosted by LeXT Robo Academy FTC teams and 1138 Eagle Engineering.
Registration Link: https://usefstem.org/robo-tourney-signup
Contact email: usefstem@gmail.com
**Summit Education: 2026 Summer Programs**
Summit Education organizes virtual summer programs for high-achieving students interested in STEM fields. In 2026, these programs will include the Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) and Summit Research Scholars (SRS).
- Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF helps students explore diverse STEM fields and career pathways while learning from 50+ mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT and building core life skills. The program is structured as a flexible 10–15 hour weekly commitment, allowing students to join alongside other summer activities.
- Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS equips students with the tools to conduct original research, covering essential research methods and technical skills. At the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone and practice applying their skills to solve real-world problems.
Applications for Summer 2026 programs have recently opened. Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To apply, please visit www.summiteducation.org.