FIRST LEGO League
Quick Facts about FLL:
- Students in 4th-8th grade
- Cost $50 per month per member
- 2-8 members per team
- 2 parent coaches required
- Meet twice a week for 2-hour meetings
- Build custom robots with LEGO pieces
- Program with Mindstorm software
- Develop critical thinking skills
More about FLL can be found on the FIRST website.
Schedule:
- 8/6/24 – 11/23/24 – practice 2 times per week
- 11/23/24 – Qualifying Tournament
- January 2025 – State Championship (by invitation only)
- April 2025 – World Championship (by invitation only)
From FIRSTINSPIRES Website:
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. In FIRST LEGO League, students engage in hands-on STEM experiences, building confidence, growing their knowledge and developing habits of learning. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.