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FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

Our FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams learn important skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. Using LEGO kits they construct base robots and then customize code and attachments to complete challenges set forth by the game.

At competition they not only demonstrate how well their robot solves the challenges but they use their presentation and public speaking skills to showcase their design and process to judges and other competitors.

Each of our FLL teams has its own dedicated adult mentor, supplemented in many cases by one of our accomplished FRC High School students serving as a secondary mentor.

REGISTRATION BELOW!

Calendar

Grades: 4-8 *a limited number of our teams can accommodate younger students. Contact us if your student is in 2nd or 3rd grades.)

Applications: May - Aug (or roster full)

Off Season: June-July

Regular Season: August-January

Championship Season: February

Cost

Student Fee: $700 due by July 1st
- Contact us here if you need to discuss scholarships and/or payment options
per student per, regular season.
Does not include Championship registration. This is an additional charge if the team proceeds to the Championship level.

Registration Includes

Dedicated McKinney STEAM Academy Coach
Registration with FIRST
Access to base Lego® and FIRST® supplies
Access to Expansion kits and additional parts
Weekly meetings on site, some Coaches will additionally meet off site
Inter-team collaboration and scrimmages
Team t-shirt
Competition day lunches
End of season celebration
Early notification of sign ups for off season supplemental workshops

Off Season Time Commitment:

Occasional, non regular, meets during the offseason. These meetings will work on basic skill and team building in preparation for the upcoming season.

Days and times of offseason meetings will vary for each team and will be determined upon team formation.

McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA) also offers off season "Intro To" workshops and summer camps. FIRST LEGO League registration gets your student early access to sign ups.

Regular Season Time Commitment:

Most teams meet 1 time a week on site with occasional additional scrimmage nights. Meetings are held at the McKinney STEAM Academy and usually last 2+ hours.

Additionally, at the Coach's discretion, some teams choose to meet off site as well.

Teams attend 1 competition per season. Competitions are usually located within a 30 minute drive of our facility and are usually held on a Saturday.

MSA and Mercenary teams are 100% volunteer run. We need parent support. Parents can support teams in a myriad of ways including but not limited to: building, programming, presentation materials, logistical support, general student oversight.

Championship Season Time Commitment:

Teams that do not advance to Championships can take this season to relax.

Teams that advance to the Championships often meet more frequently during February to fine-tune their robot and presentations for the Championship.

FIRST LEGO League registration is now open for 4th - 8th graders! Teams will be formed and announced in June. Sign-up today!
If you would be interested in coaching a team of 8 students or if your student is in 2nd or 3rd grades, please contact us to discuss.

FLL Registration 4th-8th Grades - One per student please