[scooty199]

^ I agree with the poster above, VEX and VEX IQ for elementary and middle school students is significantly cheaper from the start.

I've participated in VEX, FTC, FRC and mentor teams in VEX IQ, FLL, and VEX.

If your school is a PLTW school, I say go with VEX for now. The resources they offer for VEX and the support structure there for that program is great. One of my good coach friends is actually a PLTW teacher and he's had a very successful VEX program (Division Champions last year, Division semifinalists this year).

I do like the materials FTC uses more than the VEX, but the cost hike is a lot to me. Still like the program.

But I think for starting out at the school you are, VEX is a great start.

Btw, I went to a HS where we did both VEX/FTC.

Other HS in the area did VEX/FRC and another FTC/FRC.