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Robotics builds patience, skills at Boys & Girls Club in Yuma
January 9, 2026
For Sofia Berahmand, working with LEGO robotics has taught more than engineering skills.
“At first I didn’t have a lot of patience,” said Berahmand, a 12-year-old member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma Branch. Carefully assembling tiny parts, collaborating with teammates and searching for the right pieces have made it “a lot easier” to handle challenges in other areas of her life, she said.
Sofia was one of four team captains who spoke about the program during a recent afternoon at the Yuma Branch. The students are preparing for regional competitions connected to the Arizona FIRST LEGO League, a partnership between LEGO, the nonprofit organization FIRST and Arizona State University.
