Preparing young Americans with science and technology skills has been on the forefront of educational reform for several years, and Extension has responded. Robotics projects have become a natural fit for 4-H clubs, with members\u27 experiences ranging from using Lego® Mindstorms® and other purchase and assemble robotics kits to building and programming robots from raw materials. This article addresses one such club\u27s impacts on educational engagement, career trajectory, and life skills development. An annotated resource list for engaging youth in building underwater robots is provided in the Tools of the Trade article Resources for Underwater Robotics Education in this issue of the Journal of Extension
