# Fusion Robotics Education > Non-profit robotics, AI and coding education for kids ages 6–18 in > San Diego, California. In-person weekend group sessions in Scripps Ranch, > online courses, and FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge > competition teams. Fusion Robotics Education is a separate organization from > Fusion Academy. > Also known as Fusion Education and Team Fusion (legal name: Fusion Education Inc). ## About - Fusion Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization based in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California - Mission: make hands-on robotics, coding and AI education affordable and continuous for kids, from a first robot to competition teams - Programs are run by robotics coaches who also mentor FIRST LEGO League teams and FIRST Tech Challenge team 18142 - Teaches with LEGO Education (SPIKE and the new Computer Science & AI kit), Makeblock mBot2, BBC micro:bit and Arduino ## In-person group sessions (San Diego) - Weekends in Scripps Ranch, 1.5 hours a week, ages 6–18, max 10 kids - Every child builds their own project; coaches place them after a free trial - $155/month plus a one-time $25 registration fee, or $1,680/year - First session is a free trial. Text (619) 786-5731 to book - https://www.theteamfusion.com/programs - Free LEGO robotics workshops at San Diego public libraries (Rancho Bernardo Oct 17, 2026; Mira Mesa Oct 24, 2026): https://www.theteamfusion.com/event-list ## Online learning - Free self-paced courses: https://www.theteamfusion.com/courses - All-Access to almost the whole catalog: $39/month, 7-day free trial: https://www.theteamfusion.com/pricing-plans/list - Remote 1-on-1 lessons with an instructor: $149/month, one live session a week - Courses include Scratch for Starters (free), LEGO SPIKE Essential, SPIKE Prime Python, mBot2 Robotics and AI, micro:bit, Arduino, AI for kids, App Inventor and CAD/Onshape ## Competition teams - FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC team 18142): https://www.theteamfusion.com/teams - FLL: https://www.theteamfusion.com/fll - FTC: https://www.theteamfusion.com/ftc - 2026–27 teams are full. 2026–27 (BIOGLOW) is the final FIRST LEGO League season. ## Books - AI Wonderland (ages 7–10): https://www.theteamfusion.com/product-page/ai-wonderland-kids-ai-course - Arduino Adventures (ages 10–15): https://www.theteamfusion.com/product-page/arduino-adventures-10-hands-on-robotics-projects-pdf-ebook-ages-10-15 ## Other - Robot birthday parties, 3D printing, CNC and CAD: https://www.theteamfusion.com/services - FLL Coach Toolkit: https://www.theteamfusion.com/fllcoach - FTC Hub resources: https://www.theteamfusion.com/ftchub ## Guides - Best robotics kits for kids at home (coach picks by age): https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/best-robotics-kits-for-kids-at-home-what-our-coaches-recommend - What age should my child start robotics?: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/what-age-should-my-child-start-robotics-a-guide-for-san-diego-parents - Choosing the right robotics program in San Diego: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/choosing-the-right-robotics-program-in-san-diego-a-guide-for-parents - Is FIRST LEGO League ending? What the FIRST–LEGO split means for families: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/is-first-lego-league-ending-what-the-first-lego-split-means-for-families - FLL BIOGLOW explained: a parent's guide to the 2026–27 season: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/fll-bioglow-explained-a-parent-s-guide-to-the-2026-27-season - How a line-following robot works (PID control, Arduino code): https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/how-a-line-following-robot-works-pid-control-explained-with-arduino-code - What kids gain from LEGO robotics classes: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/what-kids-gain-from-creative-robotics-learning-with-lego-robotics-classes - LEGO SPIKE Essential for young builders: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/unleashing-creativity-with-hands-on-robotics-kits-lego-spike-essential - Beginner-friendly AI classes explained: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/beginner-friendly-ai-classes-explained - Understanding FTC teams: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/understanding-ftc-teams-and-their-role-in-robotics - How to excel in FIRST Tech Challenge: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/how-to-excel-in-the-first-tech-challenge-competition - Exploring odometry for FTC: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/exploring-odometery-for-ftc-a-new-journey-starts - FIRST LEGO League quick start guide: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/first-lego-league-quick-start-guide - How to get started with FIRST LEGO League Challenge: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/how-to-get-started-with-first-lego-league-challenge - The BBC micro:bit as a learning tool for kids: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/discover-the-power-of-micro-bit-with-team-fusion-usa-s-learning-program - Building a grabber robot with LEGO SPIKE Prime: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/discover-the-magic-of-robotics-with-fusion-building-and-programming-with-lego-spike-prime - Drive straight with a gyro (SPIKE Prime Python, proportional steering): https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/drive-straight-with-a-gyro-proportional-steering-in-spike-prime-python - Free online coding classes for kids: start with Scratch: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/free-online-coding-classes-for-kids-start-with-scratch - Robotics classes in Scripps Ranch: inside a weekend session: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/robotics-classes-in-scripps-ranch-inside-a-weekend-session - FLL Core Values: what judges look for and how parents can help: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/fll-core-values-what-judges-look-for-and-how-parents-can-help - mBot2 vs micro:bit vs LEGO Computer Science & AI: which first robot to choose: https://www.theteamfusion.com/post/mbot2-vs-micro-bit-vs-lego-cs-ai-which-robot-should-your-child-start-with - Blog: https://www.theteamfusion.com/blog ## Contact - Text, call or WhatsApp: (619) 786-5731 - Email: theteamfusionusa@gmail.com - Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA