Fun In The Sun Robotics

https://mailchi.mp/e66ae441a892/a-message-to-our-fun-in-the-sun-robotics-community

A Message to Our Fun in the Sun Robotics Community Over the past several days, many announcements and discussions have surfaced regarding the separation between VEX and the REC Foundation. Like many of you, we understand the uncertainty, questions, and frustrations surrounding these developments.

Hello VEX / RECF Community,

By now, I’m sure most of you have heard the news about VEX and RECF parting ways. Like many of you, we are shocked and still processing what all of this means for the future. However, one thing we know for certain is this: STEM does not stop because one, two, or even three organizations fall apart.

It is truly a privilege to be part of this sector, and our FITS team plans to stay on top of all updates and continue keeping everyone informed regarding Fun In The Sun, our Signature Event.

At the moment, after conversations with our RECF contacts, the event is still expected to take place in January 2027. The bigger question right now is what that event will ultimately look like. Will it be RECF? Will it be VEX? There are still many unknowns, and like everyone else, we are waiting for more clarity as the dust settles.

What we do know is this: we are contracted with the venue and have agreements in place that cannot be broken without significant financial penalties. Because of that, we will absolutely be hosting something STEM and robotics related, regardless of how the organizational landscape evolves.

Most importantly, thank you all for your continued commitment to your students. Please do not let uncertainty discourage the educational mission behind what we do. Our students still need mentors, opportunities, innovation, and inspiration now more than ever.

We are all in this together.

Sincerely,
The FITS Team

Well, it’s official! 🎉

The room block at the Hyatt Regency Orlando is now OPEN for the Fun in the Sun VEX IQ Signature Event 2027! ☀️🤖

Be our guest—arrive early, stay late, and enjoy everything Orlando has to offer!

We’ve secured an incredible rate:
🏨 $179/night
🚗 $18 parking
🌴 $10 resort fee

You truly can’t beat this value for the quality of stay!

Rooms will go fast, so don’t wait—book now before the block fills up!

Go to: www.funinthesunrobotics.com

Huge congratulations to Nerds of Prey Lake Minneola High School High School on taking home 1st place at the FIRST Robotics World Competition!! 🏆🤖

What an incredible accomplishment—your hard work, innovation, and dedication truly paid off. Way to represent and inspire!

Great job, team!!! 👏🔥

https://mailchi.mp/1eaa32e84913/fun-in-the-sun-2027-is-back-bigger-better-split-event

🔥 WELL IT’S OFFICIAL!!! 🔥

The dates are set for the Fun In The Sun VEX IQ Signature Event ☀️🤖

We are BEYOND excited to roll out this brand-new format—and trust us… it’s going to be a game changer.

👀 More space
🎯 More focus
😌 Less chaos

That’s all we can reveal for now… but you’re NOT going to want to miss this one!!

Oh—and did we mention… 👀
🎢 Special Universal Studios discounts?! 😜

Yeah… we’re bringing in the NEW YEAR the right way. Stay tuned… big details dropping soon! 🚀

Innovation starts small… but the impact is BIG. 🤖✨

Through VEX IQ Robotics Competition, students aren’t just building robots — they’re building confidence, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a vision for their future.

Every challenge faced, every code written, every match played… it all adds up to something greater than a trophy. It builds leaders. It builds thinkers. It builds the next generation.

We’re proud to be part of a community that empowers students to dream bigger, think smarter, and never give up — even when the robot doesn’t cooperate the first time (or the fifth 😅).

Keep building. Keep learning. Keep pushing forward.

The future is in good hands. 💡🚀

When your non-profit has the opportunity launch an organizations first ever robotics event… you take it! 🤖🔥

Huge shoutout to the amazing people at Somerset Oaks Academy and Dragon Bots — what a blessing they are to so many. The impact they’re making goes far beyond competition.

Thank you Florida Power & Light for your support of STEM!!!!

This weekend in Homestead was truly special. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Thank you for having us—we’re honored to be a small part of what you’re building and your community is better with you in it!