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        <h2>This is ATAA</h2>
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        <h2>🚀 Summer Robotics Camps Are Here! 🤖🌊</h2>
        <p>
            Join ATAA this July for an exciting
            <strong>FLL Robotics Summer Camp</strong> where kids will experience
            a full FIRST LEGO League season inspired by the
            <em>Submerged</em> game using LEGO Spike Prime!
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        <p>👩‍🔬 <strong>Who:</strong> Ages 8–12</p>
        <p>📅 <strong>Camp Dates (choose one):</strong></p>
        <ul>
            <li>July 6–10</li>
            <li>July 13–17</li>
            <li>July 20–24</li>
        </ul>

        <p>⏰ <strong>Time:</strong> Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM</p>
        <p>
            📍 <strong>Where:</strong> Kingsland Community Association (505 78
            Ave SW, Calgary)
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        <p>💡 <strong>What to Expect:</strong></p>
        <ul>
            <li>Learn coding &amp; robotics fundamentals</li>
            <li>Work in teams just like real FLL competitions</li>
            <li>Guided by experienced student mentors</li>
            <li>End-of-week competition + awards 🏆</li>
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            💲 <strong>Cost:</strong> $300 per camper ➕ Optional extended care:
            $10/day (before &amp; after camp, up to 1 hour)
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            🔗
            <strong
                >Register
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            📩 Registration is complete once BOTH the form and payment are
            received
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            💸 E-transfer:
            <a href="mailto:payment@ataarobotics.ca">payment@ataarobotics.ca</a>
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            ❓ Questions? 📧
            <a href="mailto:fll@ataarobotics.ca">fll@ataarobotics.ca</a> 📞
            (587) 200-2275
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        <p>
            Spots are limited—sign up today and let your child dive into
            robotics this summer! 🌟
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        <h2>ATAA Mission & Vision</h2>
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                <strong>Mission Statement:</strong> Growing Alberta’s innovators
                of tomorrow through our competitive FIRST Robotics teams and
                giving back to our community by supporting expansion and
                sustainability of FIRST Robotics in Calgary and Alberta.
            </p>

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                <strong>Vision:</strong> ATAA is on a mission to build a STEM
                community, forging a network of relationships between students,
                mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and all Calgary teams. We
                envision a future where Calgary, Alberta is recognized for STEM
                and robotics, weaving capability, teamwork, and innovation into
                the fabric of our inclusive community.
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            <p><strong>ATAA Goals:</strong></p>
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                    Our goal is to be known for high performing teams that
                    consistently qualify for finals at the competitions we
                    attend while always striving to qualify for World
                    Championships.
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                    With the knowledge, experience and fundraising that we gain
                    from these competitions, we will expand the reach of STEM by
                    helping others start, run, and manage their FIRST Robotics
                    teams.
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    <section id="frc">
        <h2>FORGE 4421 - FRC</h2>
        <p>
            At FORGE Robotics, FRC Team 4421, our students are driven by the
            core values of FIRST — innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to
            learning. Both on and off the field, we strive to grow as
            individuals and as a team, empowering each other to think
            creatively, act with integrity, and lead with purpose.
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        <p>
            FORGE Robotics provides students with the opportunity to explore
            science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in meaningful,
            hands-on ways throughout the year. Our team is made up of dedicated,
            skilled, and passionate members who push themselves and one another
            to continually improve. We believe that true innovation comes from a
            mindset of resilience — one that embraces challenges, learns from
            failure, and is always ready to try again.
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            Over the past few seasons, our hard work has paid off. In 2022 we
            were on the Winning Alliance at Canadian Pacific Regional and
            qualified for World Championships. In 2023, we ranked within the top
            22% of FRC teams globally. By 2024, we climbed into the top 10%
            worldwide. That same year, we also rose from the top 22% of Canadian
            teams to an impressive 11%, marking a significant leap in our
            national performance. In 2025 we again qualified for World
            Championships through the new Regional Advancement System that
            rewarded our event performance and awards
        </p>
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        <h2>FTC Teams</h2>
        <p>
            In 2019, the Alberta Tech Alliance Association (ATAA) launched its
            first-ever FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, designed to engage
            students in grades 7 to 12. FTC offers a hands-on robotics
            experience using smaller robots on a 12-by-12-foot playing field,
            creating an accessible and exciting introduction to competitive
            robotics. The program is stand alone or can serve as a stepping
            stone to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), allowing younger students
            to build foundational STEM and teamwork skills. Today, our FTC
            program includes four dynamic teams: HyperDroid #10015, Crazy
            Artificial Intelligence #16596, Uncivilized Mecha Monkeys #23468,
            and Tech Titans #23684. Our FTC teams have earned numerous awards
            and have qualified for World Championships multiple times.
        </p>
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    <section id="fll">
        <h2>FLL Teams</h2>
        <p>
            The Alberta Tech Alliance Association (ATAA) also supports four
            FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams for elementary school students: Fire
            Breathing Rubber Duckies #13487, BOB Bots #58560, The Creators
            #62273, and The Pancake Overlords #71196. FLL is the most accessible
            of the FIRST robotics programs, using LEGO Spike Prime robot kits on
            a tabletop field to introduce young students to the fundamentals of
            engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and approachable
            way.
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        <p>
            In the 2024 season, our FLL teams achieved outstanding success —
            earning awards such as the Core Values Award, Coach of the Year, and
            the Southern Alberta Inspire Award. Their hard work and creativity
            also earned them spots at both the Southern Alberta Championships
            and the Alberta Provincial Championships, showcasing the strength of
            our youngest innovators.
        </p>
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