About FIRST

FIRST is an amazing organization. Their goal is to inspire kids, teenagers, and young adults across America to work together toward one goal: HAVING FUN WITH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY! This isn't all test tubes and beakers. The science of robotics and engineering is not only the future, but it is being created, played with, and used in national competitions by our future!

Back in 1992 FIRST had their beginning robotics competition for high schoolers. Now, more than a decade later, FIRST has broadened their age groups from ages 6 through high school. Each student is on a team formed, funded, and supported by their individual schools.

Funding doesn't come from just schools though. NASA, LEGO, and many other large companies support and fund America's youth to compete and learn about engineering. Entire families even get involved. When parents volunteer, donate or mentor, their children's teams to rise to the top!

FIRST has provided a once in a lifetime opportunity in which children can succeed above and beyond the grades in school. As FIRST states, they are For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. And we believe that FIRST is a great opportunity where everyone can come together, learn, and make something for our futures and ourselves.