Area 57 - April 25, 2026

At Area 57 you will be able to get an inside look at all things Drone & Robotics, with Warren Community College. The Unmanned Systems program that has been in development since 2017 and is one off Warren County's best kept secrets.

The opportunities it provides are life altering. Above and Beyond, and the argument could be made, out of this world with what they have on the horizon. Come explore Area 57

Schedule

Area 57 doors will open at 10:30 am with the Combat Robot Wreckage. The competition will be held in the gymnasium of Warren Tech School. Use Theatre entrance.

The event is free for students and little ones, veterans and seniors (with proper ID) and Adults, $5 (This will help support some of the activities.) Parking is free. We suggest reserving your spots, even if free, as space may be limited for the indoor activities as well as supplies for activities. This will help us plan for YOU!

Use the entrance Warren Tech and look for directions to the John La Porta Theatre entrance.

Stop by the theatre throughout the day to watch some space movies.

Schedule below is tentative.

10:30 am - 2:30 pm

First Robotics Competition robots on display.

Team 56 from Bound Brook, is a very active FRC team and will have their robot on dispaly and be able to answer questions / do demonstrations. To learn more about the team, visit them at www.team56.com.

Meet the Easton RoboRovers FIRST Robotics Team # 8117. They are based in Easton, PA with a team of 20 creative students who build 120 pound robots for competition. They proudly finished their third year of competition with a Creative Design Award at Mount Olive High School and as finalists at Warren Hills High School. This is their second year at Area 57 and are excited to be part of it!

More team details coming soon...

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Combat Robot Wreckage - Warren Tech gymnasium (school adjacent to the College)

Participants:

- Check in for participants 8 am

- Competition starts at 10 am and runs through 5:30 pm or later

Public can watch the combat as well as speak with the participants to learn about becoming involved.

Up to 55 robots will be accepted. Ants, Plants & Beetles

Check back for Registration Info

Public:

- Doors open at 9:30 am. Combat starts at 10 am. Watch 1 lb. and 3 lb. robots fight in 3 minute bouts. Participants will be set up at work stations around the gymnasium, and they are always willing to talk to you about the world of Robots. Be prepared to be sucked in.

10:30 - 2:30 pm

Moon-Rocket Tent

Build a rocket at the Moon-Rocket tent (free and as supplies last). Test fire the rocket you build! Three different types of rockets for different age levels and abilities!

10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fascination Place

Enjoy crafts, STEM puzzles & toys and other activities at the Fascination Place children's activity area.

10:30 am - 4 pm

Warren UAS On Display

Stop by the Tent and check out some of the College's drones. Meet SPOT the robot "dog".