About This Class
First Lego League (FLL) is one of the world's leading youth robotics competitions, engaging students in Grades 4-8 in science, technology, engineering, and math. Explorer Robotics has been competing in FLL for years, with teams regularly advancing to regional and provincial levels.
FLL is built around three pillars that teams must balance throughout the season:
- Robot Game — Teams design, build, and program an autonomous LEGO robot to score points by completing missions on a themed field. Each year brings a brand new theme and set of missions.
- Innovation Project — Teams identify a real-world problem related to the season theme, research it, and develop an innovative solution. They present their findings to a panel of judges.
- Core Values — FLL emphasizes discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun. Judges evaluate how well teams demonstrate these values throughout the competition.
This class runs twice a week and prepares students for the FLL Regional Qualifier. Strong performers may advance to the provincial and national championship levels.
Official FLL Website
Learn more about the competition, rules, and this year's challenge on the official First Lego League website.
Visit firstlegoleague.org →What Students Will Learn
- FLL robot design and autonomous programming
- Strategic mission planning and execution
- Research project development and presentation
- Teamwork, communication, and FLL Core Values
- Competition preparation and strategy
- Problem-solving under pressure and time constraints
- Engineering design process from concept to competition
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need any experience?
Prior robotics experience is required. Students should have completed a robot building class or have equivalent experience before joining FLL.
What does my child need to bring?
Just themselves. All equipment and materials are provided.
How many classes per week?
Two classes per week — Thursdays 7:15pm-8:45pm and Sundays 3:00pm-5:00pm.
What is the goal of this class?
Students will prepare for and compete at the FLL Regional Qualifier, with the goal of advancing to higher-level competitions.
