Our Mission: Make STEM Fun!
13–18 years old and ready for a challenge?
Build robots. Code solutions. Be part of something big. Be part of a unique community!
Our Robotics Club aims to develop youth skills, knowledge & leadership in STEM and offer an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other young like-minded future scientists, engineers, designers and digital creators. We can connect with one another to solve Community and Global problems. We are the COCOBOTS!
Why join the Cook Islands Robotics Club?
Hands-On Learning
Kids learn best by doing, and our interactive classes allow them to design, build, code, and test their own unique robots, and pilot them in Global Robotics Competitions
Innovative STEM
Our curriculum combines the latest in robotics technology with foundational STEM principles, ensuring a well-rounded practical skills based education programme
Expert Mentors
Our team of experienced Instructors, Mentors and STEM enthusiasts are dedicated to fostering a love for technology and innovation in every student
Meet our Mentors
We want to give Cook Islands Children and Youths a chance to explore and engage with STEM in a fun and practical way. Joining a Robotics Club lets them tackle technical engineering challenges in a supportive and fun environment with kids who share that same curiosity and passion.
Mii Nimerota, President Mentor
As a Mentor I’ve seen first-hand how curiosity and determination in robotics challenges can shift kids mindsets when it comes to STEM. Its not just about building robots its also about building kids confidence, skills, teamwork, and passion for innovation!
Jim Nimerota,
Coach & Technical Mentor
Lyndsey is the Clubs Social Media manager, cheerleader and volunteer mentor for 2024. Lyndsey brings boundless creativity and passion to the team, showcasing our talent and culture, and embodying our Mission to make STEM Fun!
Lyndsey Bartlett,
Social Media Mentor 2024
Terry has facilitated coding and robotics programmes for kids since 2022. She also provides admin support for the Robotics club, managing registrations, IT and Robotics equipment, website and communications.
Terry Tangimataiti,
Club Assistant
2022-2025
FIRST Global Competitions
We make an impact in the lives of our students who represent the Cook Islands in FIRST Global Robotics Competitions.
Fundraising Efforts
We host fundraising events every year to buy tools, equipment and robotics kits, and support our National Team in Global Competition events!
STEM Advocacy
We collaborate with schools and community to promote STEM Education to children and youths on Rarotonga.
How you can help
If you live overseas and want to make a donation to help us afford tools, equipment and robotics kits then visit our Apinga Aroa donation page below. To be a sponsor or patron of the club please contact us via email sponsor@cocobots.org. If you wish to make a donation towards our cause please complete the form below.
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