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Getting kids involved is always a great way to keep them interested, but it can be very frustrating. First, make sure that your mentors are aware of your concerns. They may have ideas on how to deal with your problem, but aren't fully aware of whats going on. If you don't think that you have enough of a voice to change anything, talk to someone who can.

Make sure the students feel like they're actually helping. I know that there are many meetings I went to that I wouldn't have if I had thought I wasn't needed. When people feel needed, they're more likely to show up.

Understand that not everyone is as commited as you. In my opinion, if someone shows up only once a week, that's better then not at all.

Unfortunatly, one of the best teaching methods is failure. If you tell somebody something, they can deny it. If they see it for themselves, they can't. You're robot may have to be shipped incomplete for everyone to realize what they need to do next year.