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Every year, Alaskan youth join FIRST^® LEGO League, FIRST^® Tech Challenge, and FIRST^® Robotics Competition teams to work together to build and program robots and to find solutions for the problems their teams face. For students aged 6-18, FIRST is the hardest fun you’ll ever have. For team mentors, coaches, and volunteers, it’s the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake. For sponsors, it’s the most enlightened investment you could ever make. The annual programs culminate in robotics competitions where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path.

FIRST in Alaska is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization promoting FIRST Robotics Programs and STEAM Education programs across the state of Alaska

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Our Programs

FIRST LEGO League Explore

GRADES 1-4 | AGES 6-10

FIRSTLEGOLeague Explore teams of up to six students are introduced to the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code, and create unique solutions.

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

GRADES 4-8 | AGES 8-16*

Teams of up to ten upper elementary and middle school age students are challenged to build and program a LEGO robot, investigate a research topic, and build a team around the FIRST Core Values.

*Ages vary by country

FIRST Tech Challenge

GRADES 7-12 | AGES 12-18

Teams of up to 12 students design, build, and program their robot to compete in a seasonal game at meets and Championship events.

FIRST Robotics Competition

GRADES 9-12 | AGES 14-18

Designed for high school students in teams of ten (10) to twenty (20) students, FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams and their mentors to solve common problems in a six-week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules.

Engineer a Thriving Planet with FIRST

Nothing on Earth thrives alone. Every gene, species, and ecosystem is part of a rich web of biological diversity that powers clean air, fresh water, and food.

With STEM as their tool and nature as inspiration, today's boldest innovators are finding new ways to strengthen the connections that protect our shared home.

Building. Problem solving. Growing stronger through teamwork.

Welcome to our 2026-2027 biodiversity-themed robotics season, FIRST^® CANOPY™.

More Than Robots. Students can #GetAnywhere when you partner with FIRST in Alaska

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Pick.Click.Give

The FIRST in Alaska Program is supported in part by the Alaska Development Corporation (ADC). In the Alaska PFD Campaign "Pick.Click.Give" every dollar donated to ADC goes directly to supporting the FIRST in Alaska Program!