At The Works, you can join a FIRST Robotics team or attend robotics summer camp!

FIRST is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology offering programs for children grades K – 12. For information about FIRST Game Changers 2020, visit their site.

The Works hosts three levels of FIRST Robotics Teams.

• FLL Challenge for students grades 4 – 8
  • FLL Challenge is a world-wide program designed for grades 4 – 8 focusing on three aspects of engineering – robot design, project research, and teamwork. Team Members will be introduced to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface.
• FTC for students grades 7 – 12
  • FIRST® Tech Challenge is designed for students (grades 7-12) who want to compete head to head using an exciting sports model. Teams design, build, and program their own robots to play a 12′ x 12′ floor game, in an Alliance format, against other teams. Participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have!” Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas.

Registration/Application:
Please Note: Registration is currently FULL for FLL Explore.

FLL Challenge Team registration is open. Cost for FLL Challenge is $150 per person.

FLL Challenge: Required Forms: Team Member Application & Team Member Contract / Payment

FTC Team applications are open. Interviews will be scheduled in August. Cost for FTC is $150 per person.

FTC: Required Forms: Team Member Application & Team Member Contract / Team Payment

Scholarships can be applied for this program, but you must complete the general scholarship paperwork.