You’ll love FIRST^® LEGO^® League! Teams of up to 10 kids* get to research a real-world problem (like food safety, recycling, energy, etc.), and then are challenged to develop a solution using their new knowledge and creative imagination. They also must design, build, and program a working robot using a LEGO MINDSTORMS^® kit, then complete “missions” on a table-top playing field. Teams compete against each other at exciting events where they make new friends, show off what they learned and invented, express team spirit, and celebrate! Sound like fun? What are you waiting for? Join or help start a team today!

Grades 4-8; ages 9-14 (ages vary by country)

FIRST LEGO League Jr. is a fun, creative, skill-building experience for kids that helps them learn the value of teamwork, respect for others, and making new discoveries. As a participant (Grades K-4; ages 6-10), your child will:

Design and build a challenge-related model using LEGO^® components

Create a Show Me Poster and practice presentation skills

Explore challenges facing today's scientists

Discover real-world math and science

Begin developing teamwork skills

Choose to participate in expos and showcases

Engage in team activities guided by FIRST LEGO League Jr. Core Values

View our Impact Infographic to see for yourself how immersion in FIRST Programs, even at an early age, can positively impact children throughout their education.

The positive impact of the FIRST Robotics Competition on participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 88% have more interest in school, 90% have more interest in taking a challenging math or science course, and 90% are more interested in attending college.

A big advantage to participating in FIRST Robotics Competition is gaining access to $80 million in college scholarships offered by colleges, universities, and corporations who support FIRST.

As a participant (Grades 9-12; ages 14-18), your child will:

Work alongside professional engineers.

Build and compete with a robot of their own design.

Learn and use sophisticated hardware and software.

Develop design, project management, programming, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills. 

The positive impact of the FIRST Tech Challenge on participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 88% have more interest in school, 90% have more interest in taking a challenging math or science course, and 90% are more interested in attending college.

As a participant (Grades 7-12; ages 12-18) your child will: 

Qualify for $80 million in college scholarships

Build on their high school resume with experience that is highly regarded by colleges and universities  

Develop problem-solving, organizational, and team-building skills

Master STEM skills

Design, build, and program robots

Apply real-world math and science concepts

View our Impact Infographic to see for yourself how immersion in FIRST Programs, even at an early age, can positively impact children throughout their education.

FIRST LEGO League* is a fun, creative, skill-building experience for kids that helps them learn the value of teamwork, respect for others, and discovering their own strengths. As a participant, your child will:

Design, build, test and program robots using LEGO^® MINDSTORMS^® technology

Research challenges facing today’s scientists

Apply real-world math and science concepts

Learn critical thinking, team-building, and presentation skills

Participate in tournaments and celebrations

Understand and practice FIRST LEGO League Core Values

View our Impact Infographic to see for yourself how immersion in FIRST Programs, even at an early age, can positively impact children throughout their education.
*Grades 4-8; ages 9-14 (ages vary by country)

Through exploratory research, hands-on construction, teamwork, imagination, and fun with LEGO elements, FIRST^® LEGO^® League Jr. challenges teams of up to six kids to explore a real-world scientific concept, then build a motorized model and develop a Show Me Poster to illustrate their journey of discovery. Throughout the season, adult coaches provide guidance and inspiration.

Grades K-4; ages 6-10

Under strict rules, limited resources, and the guidance of volunteer mentors including engineers, teachers, business professionals, parents, alumni and more, teams of 25+ students build and program robots to perform challenging tasks against a field of competitors. They must also raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and perform community outreach. In addition to learning valuable STEM and life skills, participants are eligible to apply for $80 million in college scholarships.

Grades 9-12; ages 14-18

Following a sports model, FIRST^® Tech Challenge teams (10+ members) design, build, program, and operate robots of their own design to play a floor game in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships.

Grades 7-12; ages 12-18