The FIRST Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition that challenges teams to design, build, and program industrial-size robots to compete in a themed game. FRC combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology, providing students with a unique opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience. Teams are guided by professional mentors and work collaboratively to solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and demonstrate their robots' capabilities in regional and national competitions. The competition promotes Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®, fostering a spirit of teamwork, innovation, and respect. FRC participants not only develop technical skills but also build essential life skills such as leadership, communication, and perseverance, preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.

The FIRST Tech Challenge is an exciting program for students in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18), where they design, build, program, and operate robots to comete in a head-to-head challenge 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 teamwork. FTC teams use a reusable kit of parts, including Android technology and a variety of sensors, to build their robots. Throughout the season, teams create engineering notebooks to document their journey and demonstrate their processes. Competitions emphasize Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®, fostering an environment of mutual respect and shared learning. By participating in FTC, students gain hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, preparing them for college and future careers.

The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is an international robotics competition designed for students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). In this program, teams of students research a real-world problem and create an innovative solution. They also design, build, and program a LEGO robot to perform specific tasks and missions in a themed game. Throughout the season, students collaborate, solve challenges, and engage in hands-on learning while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering skills. Guided by adult mentors and coaches, participants are encouraged to embody the FIRST Core Values, which include Gracious Professionalism®, Coopertition®, and a focus on discovery, innovation, and impact. The FIRST LEGO League Challenge not only fosters a passion for STEM but also prepares students to become future leaders and innovators.

The FIRST LEGO League Explore program is designed for students in grades K-3 (ages 5-10) and aims to spark interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through hands-on learning and creativity. In this program, young students form teams and embark on a journey to explore a real-world theme. They research the topic, create a Show Me Poster to share their findings, and build a model using LEGO bricks and motorized parts to illustrate their ideas. Guided by adult coaches, students learn basic engineering and programming skills, while also developing critical thinking, teamwork, and communication abilities. The season culminates in an exhibition event where teams present their projects and celebrate their achievements. The program emphasizes the FIRST Core Values, including teamwork, discovery, and fun, fostering a love for learning and innovation in the youngest participants.