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Help the students of Team 3489 and 10367 achieve their best year ever

Support Category 5 as they DIVE into FIRST Robotic Competition Reefscape Season

Young Scientists of South Carolina proudly supports several high school-level robotics teams. Your contributions enable FIRST Robotics Competition Team Category 5 (Team 3489 and 10367 ) to design and build a competitive robot for the 2024-2025 season. The team plans to attend five key events for the Reefscape Season. Your support covers the cost for event fees, transportation, lodging, meals, materials and resources for the robot build, support community outreach, and continue fostering STEM skills in the Lowcountry.

Established in 2010, Category 5 has grown in strength and impact, much like the hurricane that inspires its name. With guidance from dedicated mentors, the team is driven by student leaders who connect across all FIRSTⓇ programs and engage in more than just outreach—building a legacy of STEM excellence and innovation.

We’re not just preparing for the storm; we are the storm! Watch out for Category 5 as we blow past expectations and redefine what it means to be a student-led and mentor-guided team.

Our Mission and Impact

The team is committed to empowering students to take the lead in all aspects of operations, from designing and building the robot to making critical decisions about outreach, strategy, and business development. This approach equips team members with skills and confidence that extend far beyond robotics competitions.

We have over 7,200 man-hours and have impacted over 193,000 people from the 2024-2025 season, promoting STEM growth throughout the Lowcountry. From hosting events to volunteering at FIRST-specific initiatives, Category 5 is at the forefront of building a stronger, more innovative community.

Our Structure

Category 5 is changing our structure to reflect a more project-based approach reflective of industry, with students from each of the sub-categories below in each project team:

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Programming
  • Business
  • Drive Team
Each project team has a dedicated mentor or mentors to support the student lead and members. Student leaders work together in a collaborative committee, ensuring all projects are aligned and informed about robot development, outreach efforts, and business opportunities.

Your support makes all of this possible. Join us in empowering the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators.