Connecticut REC VEX V5 Summer Institute 2026

CTEEA VEX V5 Summer Summit July 6–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beman Middle School, Middletown, CT Limited to 60 Participants

The CTEEA VEX V5 Summer Summit is a focused, week-long professional development experience for Connecticut educators, coaches, mentors, and event partners working with — or looking to launch — REC Foundation VEX V5 programs at the middle and high school level.

Participants will move between structured classroom sessions and hands-on lab time, with training offered at two levels to serve the full range of VEX V5 programs. Middle school tracks focus on foundational building, programming, and team development, while high school tracks address more advanced design strategies, autonomous coding, and competitive program management. Both levels cover in-class program integration and competitive after-school team development. Technical training will also be provided on running an event at your own school, and coaches will have the opportunity to explore the full range of resources CTEEA can offer to support your VEX V5 program.

What's Covered:

• Robot building, design strategy, and mechanical concepts
• Programming with VEXcode V5 — blocks, Python, and C++
• Middle school track: foundational skills and introductory competition prep
• High school track: advanced design, autonomous routines, and game strategy
• Integrating VEX V5 into school curricula
• Launching and sustaining competitive after-school teams
• Engineering notebook best practices
• Coaching, mentoring, and team development strategies
• Program fundraising, district communication, and sustainability
• Event hosting training and CTEEA equipment resources

Note: This summit runs alongside separate VEX IQ and Aerial Drones summits at the same location. Some sessions will be shared across all three groups.

Format & Perks:

• Hands-on labs and classroom sessions throughout the week
• Daily breakfast and lunch provided
• Stipends available for qualifying active Coaches and Mentors
• Networking with educators and volunteers from across Connecticut

All experience levels welcome. Please indicate your program level, middle school or high school, when registering.

Questions? Contact Bill McDonough wmcdonough@monroesp.org | (203) 913-7465