I know that your team is young and may not have the resources yet, but our team is planning to start some intensive student training in the coming weeks. Basically, we've got a mentor for each category (CAD, machining, electrical, leadership/organization, strategy/design, etc.), and he/she shall take a group of our members and treat it like a class. There'll even be projects and assignments for us during these segments. Then, once we've learned all we need in that subject, we'll move onto the next. This way, we keep our members interested, and they'll come back next year with a comprehensive and flexible way of thinking.
We're also starting a VEX team for the newer members, so that they can gain some first-hand experience in building and designing. Maybe your team could try something similar?
Over summer, we'll also be hosting seminars for other local teams around our community, as we have been approached by several of them over the past few days. Try getting in contact with other teams — see if there's something that they can help teach you, or if you can help them! Forming strong bonds with other teams is an advantageous and rewarding experience.
