FIRST Robotics BC wants to encourage young people in British Columbia to become science and technology leaders. Kids from kindergarten through high school are engaged in exciting, mentor-based, research and robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society.
FIRST LEGO League Jr.
FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLLJr) introduces STEM concepts to kids from kindergarten – grade 3 while they work with a brand they know and love − LEGO®. FLLJr teams present their projects at the BC FLL Championships.
FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams, grades 4 – 8, research a real-world problem as well as design, build, program, and compete with a LEGO MINDSTORMS® robot. Teams compete at the BC FLL Championships hosted by St Margaret’s School. More FLL info…
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, up to 10 students in grades 7–12, compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. BC FTC events will be held at the University of Victoria during the 2016/17 season. More FTC info…
What’s the difference between FTC and FRC?
FIRST Robotics Challenge
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) teams, up to 100 students in grades 9-12, are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand”, hone teamwork skills, and build and program life size robots. BC FRC teams compete at FIRST Robotics Western Canada.
