Robots are coming to Rochester!

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international

organization that inspires young people to be science and technology leaders. FIRST is
the Sport of the Mind with programs for kids age 6 to 18.
Come experience FIRST tournaments in Rochester, Minnesota. All events are free and
open to the public. Concessions will be available at each of the events.
December 12 at Willow Creek Middle School.
Jr. FLL 10:30-12:30
FLL 9:15-4:00
FTC Robot on display
December 13 at Willow Creek Middle School
FLL 9:15-4:00
FTC Robot on display
January 17 at Mayo High School
FTC 9:00-3:00
Jr FLL (FIRST LEGO League) has kids ages 6-9 research, create a Show Me Poster,
build a LEGO model and exhibit their work. 2015-2016 theme: Waste Wise.
FLL (FIRST LEGO League) has kids ages 9-16 find an innovative solution to a problem,
build and program a LEGO robot to go through an obstacle course and present their
work to judges. 2015-2016 theme: Trash Trek.
FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) has kids ages 12-18 build a robot no larger than 18X18
inches to compete in a game of sport with other robots, maintain an engineering
notebook and business plan and spread their enthusiasm for STEM.
FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) has kids ages 14-18 build a robot up to 125 pounds
which competes in a game of sport with other robots.
More information about FIRST can be found at usfirst.org
More information about Robot Squad can be found at RobotSquad.weebly.com