Summary

FRC Team 10256, Team Scrap Metal, is a community team based in Gilbert, Arizona. Team Scrap Metal is currently recruiting!  Our team is currently made up of seven students and four mentors.

Our new season started January 10th! Team Scrap Metal will meeting constantly through March to design, build, and program our robot for the 2026 season.

Mission

Our mission is to expand STEM opportunities in our community by creating a competitive learning environment that motivates students with a world in which science, technology, and creativity can be combined to teach, learn, and grow.  

Quick Numbers

People reached through volunteering: 500+
Instagram followers: 133
Teams assisted: 7

Vision

Our vision is to create a community of confident engineers that inspires each student to be a high achiever and act as a role model in their community. We encourage and inspire others to increase the level of play in Arizona while maintaining FIRST core values (discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun). 

Communication

Team Scrap Metal communicates through Discord and uses Google Drive to manage all documents. These documents are made through the various Google products such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Additionally, graphic documents are created using Canva. 

New Member FAQ

Q: Are there membership fees?
A: No, Team Scrap Metal is committed to lowering the barrier into STEM.

Q: Is there any experience required?
A: No, we provide training and generally expect new members to not have any previous experience.

Q: When do we compete?
A: The next season starts on January 10th 2026, and we will have until our first competition in March to design, fabricate, assemble, wire, and program our robot. We also attend off-season competitions over the Summer and Fall.

Q: How much time should I expect to commit?
A: As of January 10th 2026, this is the team’s weekly meeting schedule:
Monday: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm online
Tues-Fri: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at VRP
Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at VRP
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at VRP

It is not required for students to attend all meetings, or stay at meetings for the full duration.