Albany FIRST Robotics Programs

We believe in fostering learning and curiosity from an early age, which is why we support robotics programs for students in grades K-12. 

Current, active, local Teams are listed below. 

Want to start a team? Email us for more information and support at:

outreach@team957.com 

FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together.

Ourdivisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

From Explore to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. 

In FIRST® Tech Challenge, small teams of students ages 12-18 design, build, code, and operate robots to compete in thrilling competitions. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of innovation and teamwork. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and can be coded using a variety of programming languages. Students are encouraged to create team brands and be an ambassador for FIRST and STEM in their communities. Participants and alumni are eligible to apply for more than $80 million in scholarships and access career discovery opportunities and connections. FIRST Tech Challenge is one of three FIRST® programs helping to develop the next generation of leaders and innovators.