We strive to create inclusive STEM communities to grow future generations of passionate problem solvers.
Are you interested in…
- Marketing, Fundraising, and Managing a $100k/ year business
- Building a 5 foot tall, 150 lb robot
- Competing with teams from around the state and around the world
- Meeting new people and building community within our team and the entire FIRST organization
- Becoming an expert
- Scholarship opportunities
- Partnering with STEM professionals
- Taking leadership
Or maybe you don’t know what you’re interested in yet. Come check out 2491 NoMythic! We are looking for enthusiastic and curious students who are ready to jump into a new world of robotics – previous experience is not required.
The team meets every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday from 4:30-8:30 pm in the fall, then three times a week – Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-8:30 pm, and Saturday from 10-4 pm – during the build season, which starts on the first Saturday in January. We also have assorted (usually optional) extra practices and events.
- 2491 NoMythic Robotics
Handout about the team and the steps to apply. Updated for 2024 but still pretty accurate.
Application
- Experience the Team Nights! Show up to our shop on one of the following dates to show interest in the team, and find out what area of robotics works best for you. (must attend at least one):
- September 9th: 4:30-8:30 pm, Great River School (1326 Energy Park Drive), dinner included
- September 11th: 4:30-8:30 pm, GRS, dinner included
- September 16th: 4:30-8:30 pm, GRS, dinner included
- Fill out Student Application: complete by midnight, October 5th
- Signup for one Conversation/Informal Interview in the week of October 6-9th with Mentors via Google Meet – signup early for more time slot options!
Please mind the deadlines – they are firm.
Team Selection/Accepting Team Position
Watch your email on Sunday, October 12th to see if you have been offered a spot on the team. Please reply regardless of the outcome so we know you got the email.
Congratulations – at that point – you’re on the team!
Once On the Team
Once on the team, please:
- Come to practice on October 14th! (4:30-8:30 pm at GRS, dinner included)
- Attend regular practices every Tuesday from 4:30-8:30 pm.
- With your your parent(s) or guardian(s):
- Watch for link to sign permission form and provide medical and insurance information.
- Signup for the team with FIRST
- Pay team fee ($250, sliding scale)
- Sign up for two meals: NoMythic 2024 Meal Signup (coming soon)
- Be sure both you and your parents can get to the Team Wheel.
Resources
- Team size: NoMythic is open to students from 9-12th grade at Great River School and Avalon School. It is led by 18 full and part-time adult mentors as of August 2025.
- Build: 12 students + 2 student captains
- Programming: 12 students + 2 student captains
- Business/Operations: 12 students + 2 student captain
- Strategy: 3-4 students + 1 student captain
- 1 overall team captain
Updated 9/16/2025