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First Lego League Challenge 2026
Class
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Krishna Cart
Tuition Fee: 495). This includes the competing team registration. Hotel and lodging are not included if the qualifier assigned to us requires traveling.
An additional coaching fee applies when the team qualifies for the VA-DC Regional Competition (+$495). This includes the competing team registration. Hotel and lodging are not included if the qualifier assigned to us requires traveling.
An additional coaching fee applies to teams that advance to FLL World and Open International Competitions ($1,180 + Team Registration Fee). The coaching fee excludes team registration, airfare, hotel, and lodging. Team registration for international events varies and will be shouldered by team members.
Regional Championship and World Competition Levels: The schedule will be hybrid and largely depends on team availability, with in-person participation for Robot Building, Missions, and Team-building activities. The Innovation Project and presentation are sometimes in person and sometimes live online.
Location: The Masterpiece Academy at One Loudoun
44679 Endicott Dr Ste 341, Ashburn, VA 20147. See the parking info below.
Here is the class outline:
1. Welcome Aboard!Meet the First Lego League Challenge Team. We preview the big scientific, technology, and engineering themes, walk through how real STEM leaders think, plan investigations, and communicate, and set expectations for safe, ethical, and collaborative online teamwork. 1 section
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2. Core ValuesStudents will consistently demonstrate the FIRST Core Values through teamwork, communication, and reflection. 1 section
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3. Robot Game MissionsStudents will plan and execute a mission strategy that maximizes points while demonstrating reliability and teamwork. 1 section
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4. Robot DesignStudents will design, test, and refine a robot using the engineering design process, and clearly explain how and why their design evolved. 1 section
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5. Coding & RoboticsApply computational thinking to design, program, and test LEGO robots, while exploring hardware, sensors, networks, and AI-inspired behaviors. 1 section
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6. Innovation ProjectStudents will research a real-world problem, develop an innovative solution, and communicate their process clearly and persuasively. 1 section
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7. Digital Citizenship, Data, and EthicsLearn how to stay safe, respect intellectual property, judge online information, and understand the societal impacts of computing. 1 section
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8. Judging and Competition ReadinessJudging and Competition Readiness prepares students to present their work with confidence, using all four FIRST LEGO League rubrics: Robot Design, Robot Game, Innovation Project, and Core Values. Students practice clear, student-led oral presentations and Q&A, learning to explain their design process, iterations, teamwork, and impact, as they will before the judges. Through mock judging sessions and timed robot runs, teams learn how to communicate thoughtfully, stay composed, and showcase both their technical work and Core Values with confidence. 1 section
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9. Bringing It All TogetherRevisit the key scientific ideas, reflect on your project journey, and plan next steps for continued exploration and innovation. 1 section
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