Compete at the Highest Level
Newton STEAM runs competitive teams in robotics, coding, AI, and research. Our structured training and experienced coaches give students everything they need to perform on competition day.
Join a Competition TeamGoals We Train Toward
These are the competition objectives our program is designed to prepare students for.
VEX Qualification Path
Prepare V5RC teams to compete for regional, state, and World Championship qualification spots.
State-Level Competition
Train teams to reach and perform at VEX State Championship events.
USACO Promotion
Help students progress from Bronze toward Silver and Gold across the contest season.
ISEF Pipeline
Support students in preparing research projects for ISEF-affiliated science and engineering fairs.
Find Your Team
VEX IQ Team
Elementary & Middle School
Our VEX IQ teams learn collaborative robot design, teamwork strategies, and competition-day execution. Great for students in Grades 3–8 entering their first competition experience.
Competitions
Training Covers
- Robot design & mechanical build
- Programming & driver skills
- Teamwork Interview
- Match strategy & scouting
- Engineering Notebook
VEX V5 / V5RC Team
Middle & High School
Our flagship competition team. High school students build complex robots using metal construction, C++ autonomous programs, and advanced mechanical systems. We target State-level and beyond.
Competitions
Training Covers
- Advanced mechanical design & CAD
- C++ autonomous coding
- Sensor integration & odometry
- Driver training & skills runs
- Engineering Notebook (judges award)
- Tournament strategy & scouting
USACO Competition Track
Grades 7–12
Structured competitive programming training with a clear USACO progression plan. Students compete in USACO year-round and attend live contest sessions together.
Competitions
Training Covers
- Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum
- Weekly problem sessions
- Live contest simulation
- Solution analysis & editorial review
- Peer accountability groups
Research & ISEF Team
Grades 8–12
Students pursue independent science and engineering research under mentor supervision, targeting the ISEF-affiliated science fair pipeline — from research question to poster to presentation.
Competitions
Training Covers
- Research question & literature review
- Experimental design & methodology
- Data analysis & statistics
- Scientific poster & paper writing
- Presentation & judging preparation
Ready to Compete?
Team placement sessions run at the start of each season. Contact us to assess your student's current level and find the right team.