About FIRST®

FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a program that gets kids ages 4-18 interested in technology and engineering. There are 5 programs in FIRST. FLLED(FIRST Lego League Explore & Discover) for kids in preschool through first grade, FLLE(FIRST Lego League Explore) for kids in second through fourth grade, FLLC(FIRST Lego League Challenge) for kids fourth grade through eighth grade, FTC(FIRST Tech Challenge) for kids seventh through twelfth grade, and FRC(FIRST Robotics Competition) for kids ninth through twelfth grade. For more information on Michigan's rules, click the FIRST in Michigan button at the bottom of the page.