Our non-profit is committed to helping the next generation of Northeast Florida's youth gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful in the world of robotics, technology, and science. Through FIRST Robotics and STEM education programs, we offer children the chance to learn and develop in an inspiring and supportive environment. Our mentor-driven experiences give them the opportunity to work with professionals and experts in their respective fields, giving them a real-world understanding of what it takes to succeed.
At our non-profit, we are passionate about promoting the growth of our local youth and helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the ever-changing world of robotics, technology, and science. Through our FIRST Robotics and STEM education programs, we provide engaging and educational experiences that foster creativity and learning. Additionally, our mentor-driven experiences give children the unique opportunity to collaborate with experts in their field, allowing them to gain valuable experience and insight.
We strive to be a leader in providing Northeast Florida's children with the resources and guidance needed to succeed in the world of robotics, STEM, and technology. Our commitment to providing quality experiences and education to our local youth is what drives us to continue providing opportunities that will help them develop into their best selves.
In Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 or Prime Essential.
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First Tech Challenge
In FIRST® Tech Challenge, teams of up to 15 students explore the possibilities of STEM through designing, building, programming, and operating robots to play a competition challenge in an alliance format. They practice engineering principles while realizing the value of teamwork, innovation, and sharing ideas, and participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
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First Robotics Competion
Dubbed the varsity Sport of the Mind TM , FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. With limited time and resources, teams of students, with the support of adult mentors, build and program robots to perform challenging tasks in competition with other teams. They raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork and presentation skills, and perform community outreach. In addition to learning valuable STEM and life skills, participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
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