Bennington Area Robotics

Thank You — We Made It to Worlds and the Big E!

Thanks to your support, both teams competed in their post-season events — Cookie Clickers at the FIRST Championship in Houston, and Bolts and Biscuits at the New England Premier Event at the Big E. Your donations covered registration, travel, lodging, and meals. See our full budget for the breakdown.

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Team 18650 Cookie Clickers won the FTC Vermont Championship and represented Vermont at the FIRST Championship in Houston, TX, becoming the first team from southwestern Vermont to reach Worlds. Read about the trip and their Engineering Portfolio. Sending 6 students and 3 mentors to Houston cost an estimated $20,000, covering registration, flights, lodging, and meals.

Team 32473 Bennington Bolts and Biscuits qualified for the New England Premier Event at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. Sending 5 students and 2 mentors cost an estimated $3,500, covering registration, lodging, and meals.

Cookie Clickers was formed in 2019 as a middle school team. Some of its founding members are now seniors, and this was their first trip to the World Championship. Bolts and Biscuits was formed in 2025 and qualified for the New England Premier Event in its first season. Your support made these trips possible.

Download our fundraising flyer (PDF) to share with friends, family, and local businesses.

Donations made now roll forward to our 2026–27 build season and travel fund.

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501(c)(3): The Bennington Area Makers, Inc, EIN 84-5124653

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Make checks payable to The Bennington Area Makers, Inc. and mail to:

The Bennington Area Makers, Inc.
PO Box 4332
Bennington, VT 05201

EIN 84-5124653

2025–26 Post-Season Advancement Fund — Final Tally

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  Anna Radocchia donated $100.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 25
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  Erika F. donated $51.99 to Robotics General Fund

  Apr 24 · Good luck everyone!
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  Nina Jewelry donated $206.46 to Robotics General Fund

  Apr 20
• S
  Stark Hose Company #1 donated $100.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 15
• M
  Mack Molding donated $2,500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 10
• T
  Turner Restoration donated $250.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 7
• R
  Repeat Business Systems donated $100.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 3
• G
  Gene Haas Foundation donated $2,000.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 1
• A
  Anonymous donated $5,432.40 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 14 · In-kind student airfare
• A
  Alyssa F. donated $26.25 to Robotics General Fund

  Apr 9
• C
  Comprehensive Computing donated $1,500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 8
• D
  Daniel Giglotti donated $206.46 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 7
• C
  Crystal IS donated $2,000.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 3
• R
  Roy donated $5.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 2
• L
  Lucia T. donated $21.10 to Robotics General Fund

  Apr 1
• C
  Consulting Services Inc donated $300.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 31
• S
  Sam & Gail donated $1,000.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 31
• S
  Steve and Deana Mallory donated $50.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 29
• A
  Anonymous donated $50.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 26
• A
  Anonymous donated $10.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 26
• S
  Statewide Public Affairs donated $200.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 26
• T
  The Dowd Agencies donated $150.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 26
• M
  Mariah and Jeff Siegel donated $500.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 24
• A
  Anonymous donated $500.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 17
• R
  Radocchia Family donated $2,000.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 20
• A
  Anonymous donated $51.99 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 23
• E
  Eben R. donated $103.48 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 22 · Have fun in Houston
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  Anonymous donated $5,000.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 13
• A
  Anonymous donated $103.48 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 22 · Good luck
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  Carrie B. donated $50.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 21
• G
  Goldstone Architecture donated $200.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 27
• S
  Sasha B. donated $103.48 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 20
• M
  MSK Engineers donated $500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 23
• D
  David L. donated $103.48 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 18
• G
  Gemma & Dutch donated $1,030.26 to Bolts and Biscuits

  Mar 17
• P
  Pat & Linda donated $100.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 17 · for Nolan and team
• S
  Sam M. donated $26.25 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 16 · Cookie Clickers alum
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  Anonymous donated $103.48 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 16
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  Betsy V. donated $500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 15 · Texas trip
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  Nancy Schuster donated $100.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 15
• J
  Jackie Kelly donated $500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 15 · Miss you guys. Hope you have a great competition and great experiences. Best of luck.
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  Shirley A. donated $100.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 15
• N
  Nina W. donated $50.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 14
• A
  Anonymous donated $100.00 to Robotics General Fund

  Mar 14
• A
  Alexandra R. donated $103.48 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 14 · For Texas!
• B
  Brian S. donated $100.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Mar 13
• F
  Family donation donated $500.00 to Bolts and Biscuits

  Mar 12
• F
  FIRSTinVT donated $500.00 to Cookie Clickers

  Apr 23 · Event registration support
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  FIRSTinVT donated $500.00 to Bolts and Biscuits

  Apr 23 · Event registration support

Looking Ahead

Preparation for 2026–27 starts over the summer. We’ll open a new campaign in late summer to fund registration, parts, and travel for both teams. To support next season or discuss sustaining sponsorship, email us.

About Us

Your donation funds robot parts, competition fees, travel, and educational materials for middle and high school students in southwestern Vermont and neighboring New York. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Bennington Area Robotics is organized under The Bennington Area Makers, Inc. (BAMVT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 84-5124653.

In the News

• 3/13/2026 – Bennington area robotics teams shine at Tech Challenge – Bennington Banner
• 3/9/2026 – Robots Rule the Gym – UVM CEMS (Chris Dissinger)
• 10/31/2025 – First and Foremost: A closer look at the FIRST youth robotics programs in Southern Vermont and beyond – Manchester Life Magazine

Questions?

Email us at info@bamvt.com.

We’re grateful to our regular-season sponsors, whose support helped us get this far. See our full budget.