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FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

Our FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams are designed for students in grades 2–6. Students develop essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication while engaging in hands-on STEM learning. Using LEGO kits, they build and program robots, then design attachments to complete game challenges.

Teams also create and present an Innovation Project, where they identify a real-world problem related to the annual theme, conduct research, and develop an innovative solution. This includes building a prototype, engaging with experts, and delivering a five-minute presentation at competitions.

Each team is supported by a dedicated adult mentor and, in many cases, an experienced FRC high school student serving as a secondary mentor.

Find details and our team application below. Not sure if FLL is a good fit for your student? Try one of our Summer Camp sessions or schedule a visit to our workshop.

Calendar

Grades: 2-6

Regular Season: August-January
Championship Season: February
Off Season (skill building / Innovation Project Development): June-July

Application Process

Application available May 1st
Applications reviewed by MSA staff: May/June and ongoing
Application decision emails sent: May
Tuition due: After acceptance, no later than July 1 (or upon acceptance if after this date)
Team assignments communicated: June
Off-season meetings begin - skill building and Innovation Project work: June/July
FLL Game Release and Kickoff Party: August 4, 2026

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
Early notification of sign ups for off season supplemental workshops

FLL Team Application (Grades 2 - 6)

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.