FIRST Nevada Programs

FIRST Nevada is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting FIRST ® robotics programs and STEAM education initiatives in Nevada.


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Overview

A playful introductory STEM program that ignites children’s natural curiosity and builds their habits of learning with hands-on activities in the classroom and at home using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks.

Guided by adult coaches, and FIRST® Core Values, students use LEGO® elements and motorized parts to build a model that moves. They also develop a Team Poster to illustrate their journey.

Teams design their own solution to a real-world problem and build autonomous LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robots that perform a series of missions based on an annual theme.

Teams design, build, and program their robots to compete in an Alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and programmed using Java.

Teams of students build and program a robot to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors, and are challenged to design a team brand, and hone teamwork skills.

Season Information
Registration is Open for All Programs

Global Release: Early August Registration Opens: Mid-May

Global Release: Early August Registration Opens: Mid-May

Global Release: Early August Registration Opens: Mid-May

Game Release: Early September
Opens: Mid-May

Game Release: Early January Registration Opens: Mid-May

Season Challenge

The Game Challenge changes each season.

Visit www.FIRSTInspires.org under programs > game & season to see the current game challenge details.

Grades & Ages

Grades PreK-1; Ages 4-6

Grades 2-4; Ages 6-10

Grades 4-8; Ages 9-14

Grades 7-12; Ages 12-18

Grades 9-12; Ages 14-18

Team Composition

Class Pack program serves 8 children formed by schools, after-school programs, home schools or community groups.

Teams of 2-6 children formed by schools, after-school programs, home schools or community groups.

Teams of 2-10 children formed by schools, after-school programs, home schools or community groups.

Teams of up to 15 students formed by schools, after-school programs, home schools or community groups.

Teams of 10 or more students formed by schools, after-school programs, home schools or community groups.

Time Commitment

One-hour meetings generally held for 10 weeks; followed by a celebration session

One-hour meetings generally held for 8-12 weeks

Two-hour meetings generally held for 10-15 weeks

Two-to-three hour meetings generally held twice a week for 18-20 weeks

Robot build season starts in January; all year program

Estimated FIRST Program Cost*

Class Pack participation cost $211 (includes meeting guide, (8) engineering notebooks, (2) Discover sets, (8) Discover More sets; (2) STEAM Park by LEGO® Education sets ($200 each plus shipping)

Individual team fees – $125 (includes Inspire set, meeting guide, engineering notebooks & FIRST Registration Fee); LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential (reusable) ($319.95* each plus shipping)

Individual team fees – $250 plus shipping/handling (includes meeting guide, engineering notebooks, & FIRST registration); Season Competition Set – $95 plus shipping/handling (includes challenge set with mat and models); LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime (includes both base and expansion sets, reusable) – $533* plus shipping/handling

Team Registration – $295
Robot Kit of Parts – $1200* (reusable)

Team Registration (1st Event)

Includes Competition Kickoff Kit of Parts, associated materials and support $6,000

FIRST Nevada Season Fees and Support

None

$50 / Team / Festival Participation at (1) Festival event and all workshops

$150 / Team Participation at (1) Qualifier event, all Workshops/ Scrimmages and participations in a Nevada Championship for teams that qualify

$200 / Team Participation in Nevada League play, Workshops/ Scrimmages and participation in the Nevada Championship for teams that qualify

None

Scholarships & Grants

info.firstinspires.org/class-pack/firstlegoleaguediscover

Visit FIRST HQ for team grant opportunities. https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/sponsoring-team-grants

Email [email protected] for FIRST NV grant opportunities.

Visit FIRST HQ for team grant opportunities. https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/sponsoring-team-grants

Email [email protected] for FIRST NV grant opportunities.

Visit FIRST HQ for team grant opportunities. https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/sponsoring-team-grants Email [email protected] for FIRST NV grant opportunities.

Visit FIRST HQ for team grant opportunities. https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/sponsoring-team-grants Email [email protected] for FIRST NV grant opportunities.

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*Pricing subject to change. Dependent on FIRST pricing each season.