FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a global robotics and design educational program where kids aged 10-16 learn coding, robotics and teamwork using LEGO bricks to solve real-world community problems and create lifelong memories.
"We encourage you to apply – regardless of whether you already have experience or are just starting your adventure with robotics. Our program has been designed to allow everyone to develop; we lead teams almost by the hand, offering support at every stage – from dedicated training and regular webinars to a rich set of teaching materials." - Katarzyna Nogalska - President of the Future Minds Foundation and coordinator of the FIRST LEGO League in Poland
Preparation for the tournament lasts about 15 weeks with one meeting per week. You can start between August and November.The preparation ends with a regional tournament, the winners of the regional tournaments take part in the final: FIRST LEGO League Championship Poland, and the winners of the final can represent Poland in global tournaments (e.g. USA, Greece, Hong Kong, Brazil). Regional eliminations take place in February and March.
Apply for a scholarship and start the 30 day challenge
The first step is to apply to the program and take on the 30-day challenge – a specially prepared series of activities that allows you to enter the world of FIRST LEGO League and see what it’s like to work with a team. It’s also an opportunity to engage students and see how they react to this way of working – full of interesting tasks, constructions and teamwork.
Important: regularity is of the utmost importance! Working in a 30-day rhythm is a great preparation for the next adventure.
We keep our fingers crossed for you!
Register on the program website
While you’re working on the challenge, you can register for the new season of FIRST LEGO League Challenge. Registration gives you access to current information, program updates, training invitations, and inspiration for working with your team.
It's also a signal to us that you're ready for more - and we can't wait to support you every step of the way!
Registration on the website: https://fll.edu.pl/
Get LEGO sets and design materials
If you qualify for the program, we will send you the kits you need for work to the address provided:
Challenge Set – a set of mats and models for seasonal missions,
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime – a set of programmable bricks and sensors.
In addition, you will receive a package of educational materials – both for the Coach and for team members.
You are now ready to start a real adventure with robotics and problem solving!
Take part in the training and plan the team's work
Before you start at full speed, we invite Trainers to a dedicated training.
During the meeting:
you will learn how to work with the SPIKE Prime set,
you will learn the basics of robot programming and using sensors,
you will learn the structure of the program and the rules of working with the team,
We will also discuss how to prepare for the tournament and how to support children in completing their tasks.
Training is not only knowledge, but also support and exchange of experiences with other participants.
Work with your team and take part in the tournament
You have several months of teamwork ahead of you – plan at least 10 meetings during which:
you will build and program a robot,
you will develop an innovative research project,
you will develop communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
The culmination of your work will be participation in a regional tournament, where you will meet other teams, share your ideas and see the great power of learning through play. It is a moment full of emotions, inspiration and pride in your own work!
