FIRST® LEGO® League

FIRST® LEGO® League

What is FIRST® LEGO® League?

Children, grades 4-8, are immersed in real-world science and technology challenges. Teams build LEGO-based robots and develop research projects. Through their participation, children develop valuable life skills and discover exciting career possibilities while learning that they can make a positive contribution to society.

For students, it's the hardest fun you'll ever have.
For team mentors, coaches, and volunteers, it's the most rewarding adventure you'll ever undertake.
For sponsors, it's the most enlightened investment you could ever make.

How it works:

FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) introduces young people, grades 4-8, to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge, and valuable employment and life skills. FLL challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Alongside adult Mentors, FLL teams solve problems using engineering concepts, presentation techniques, and robots.

Sponsors:

• Community Foundation for the Alleghenies

Photos from our 2012 FLL Tournament

2012 FLL Southwest/Central Championship Winning Teams

• Championship:  S.C.A.R.
• Robot Performance:  S.C.A.R.
• Robot Design:  Robo Jays
• Project Presentation:  Señor Roboto
• Core Values:  Brain Surge
• Coach/Mentor Award:  Michele Lamkin, Señor Roboto
• Youth Mentor Award:  David Felix, Robo Jays
• Notable Design:  Spud Bots
• Notable Research:  Brick Busters
• Community Connectors:  Windber
• Outstanding Sportsmanship:  Mindstorm Marauders
• Team Spirit:  Robotic Devils
• Rising Star:  Conemaugh Valley
• Sticking To It:  Devil Dominators

FIRST LEGO League 2013

The FIRST LEGO League Southwest/Central PA Championship date will be announced in the fall of 2013.  You can find information about this year's challenge, Nature's Fury, by visiting FIRST LEGO League.

Important Dates:

• May 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM:  Registration Opens
• Early August 2013:  FLL Field Setup Kits begin to ship
• August 27, 2013:  Global Challenge Release
• September 2013:  Registration Closes
• April 26-28, 2014:  World Festival

Volunteer and Sponsor Information

Volunteer information will be available when we open team registration in the fall.  Please contact our office if you have any questions prior to team registration.

Sponsor

You may participate as an event sponsor. Sponsoring a FIRST® LEGO® League team or event is a great way for a company, educational institute, philanthropic foundation or an individual to make a contribution to the development of area youth as they explore the worlds of science and technology. Please contact scienceoutreach@francis.edu with sponsorship questions.

Opportunities to be a part of the program include:

• Sponsor a tournament
• Sponsor a team
• Provide in-kind donations
• Provide mentorship