[prettycolors91]

I can appreciate your enthusiasm for the program, but the reality is that you would need quite a bit of capital to embark on this sort of venture. While there are many vacant buildings, most of them might be vacant for a reason. You'd have to look into zoning, building codes, utilities, insurance, security, and a whole host of other things that require more than a group of excited high schoolers.

If this is something that your really determined to do, then you should start by developing a formal presentation that you can give to your school board. By the sound of your post, the school system doesn't seem very educated about the exact logistics of FRC. They can't help you unless they know the scope of this program.

If that still doesn't work, then take the presentation to the City Council, or some similar group in your area. They would be the ones who could probably point you in the right direction. This would only work, however, if you have some strong parental, teacher, or other adult involvement. The harsh reality is that it is very difficult to get things done without some experienced adults backing you up.