FIRST LEGO League

Ages 12-18; Grades 7-12 

In FIRST® Tech Challenge, teams of up to 15 students explore the possibilities of STEM through designing, building, programming, and operating robots to play a competition challenge in an alliance format. They practice engineering principles while realizing the value of teamwork, innovation, and sharing ideas, and participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
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?What is FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST®Tech Challenge teams are formed in schools or other youth-based organizations and are led by two or more adults that mentor the students.  The students develop STEM skills, practicing engineering principles and keep an engineering notebook. Teams also raise funds, design and market their brand, as well as participate in community outreach.

Volunteers and teachers are the lifeblood of the program – they make it happen. Volunteering with Renaissance Jax is a great way to impact today’s youth in a new and exciting way, and there is a unique role for every person.

By offering a non-competitive environment to teach and inspire youths, Renaissance Jax seeks to ignite a passion for discovery and creativity.

Students Learn:

The positive impact of FIRST® Tech Challenge is extensive as students:
  • Apply real-world math and science concepts to complete their challenge
  • Develop problem-solving, collaboration, and team-building skills 
  • Build strong leadership and communication skills
  • Understand and practice Gracious Professionalism

Things to Know:

  • Renaissance Jax manages the Northeast Florida League.
  • Meets run from October through February.
  • There are up to 15 students per team.
  • Teams typically meet for 2-3 hours twice a week beginning in August. 
  • The cost for a FIRST Tech Challenge team ranges between $2,000 - $4,500.
    • Teams register with FIRST nationally and pay a League Fee to Renaissance Jax.
  • Information on fundraising, including grants, can be found here. 

Meet Your League Coordinator

Robin McClure
FTC Chairperson

Ready for the next level?

If your student is in the age range of 14-18, FIRST Robotics Competition might be the program for them! FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. With limited time and resources, teams of students, with the support of adult mentors, build and program robots to perform challenging tasks in competition with other teams. They raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork and presentation skills, and perform community outreach.
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