PACAR FOCUSES ON

Raising awareness of STEM and Robotics in the PA Capital Area community through demos, workshops, and school visits.

The creation and mentorship of youth FIRST teams for competitions through teaching from association members and experts. This assists in developing innovative solutions to real-world problems, developing tech skills, and honoring the spirit of friendly competition.

Providing resources and support for the benefit and educational growth of the youth; to develop a cooperative relationship between association members; to develop leadership skills and grow capacity for involvement; to encourage participation in FIRST; to to provide opportunities for members to participate in team governance and decision-making.

Raising funds to support the members engage in various fundraising events throughout the year.  These events include but are not limited to solicitation of corporate sponsors, robotics boot camps, community demonstrations, etc. Funds are used to purchase equipment such as robotics kits, additional parts, and to pay registration fees/various expenses related to attending and participating in FIRST sponsored competitions.