For Grades 2-4
Welcome East and Central Missouri region teams!
Registration opened on January 15th for Festivals in February and March.
Here’s where you’ll find more details about this season’s challenge. We also keep coaches up to date by email via Mailchimp (check your inbox and junk folder) and on our Facebook page @FLLExploreMOEastCentral Be sure to follow us!
Explore SEASON INFO
2023 SUPERPOWERED
Congratulations! Your national team registration means you’ve joined the exciting SUPERPOWERED season of FIRST!
Game Release was in August 2022.
Please Note:
- National team registration does not include the registration for an Official Festival. Local Missouri fees will apply.
- National team registration does not guarantee a spot at an Official Festival.
- Missouri registration opened January 16th and Official Festivals are Feb.-March.
Season Documents
All the Game Information is available from FIRST
- Challenge Summary
- Team Meeting Guide, receive with paid team registration
- Engineering Notebooks, receive with paid team registration
- LEGO Inspire Set building elements will be sent with Team Meeting Guide and Engineering Notebooks.
- Building instructions
- WeDo 2.0 Software Download
- Build to Express Activities
QUICK LINKS
WeDo 2.0 Helpful Links
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL INFO
Quick look at Official Festivals in our region
FIRST® LEGO® League Explore wants and encourages a diverse ecosystem of thinkers. Bringing these teams together at an Official Festival is that ‘lightbulb’ moment when you understand FIRST is ‘More than Robots’!
Our all volunteerFIRST® LEGO® League Explore committee is passionate about fostering an inclusive and creative learning culture. The dates and venues are scheduled in advance but may change due to team enrollment. In most cases, 9-12 teams take part in a Festival. Who are our volunteer reviewers? Typically they are professionals in the field or dedicated high school students from other FIRST programs; all knowledgeable and sensitive to the feelings of the children. Caring and fun is a priority!
FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Official Festivals are held on select weekends in February and March. All dates will be posted in the calendar for this website. Registration for Team participation will open on January 16th. The cost will be $50. Events are open to the public at no charge.
Things to know before registering for an Official Festival
When registering, please be advised of the following:
- You must have your official (not temporary) FIRST® LEGO® League Explore team number available
- Team name provided will be the name used at event
- Venue space is limited, so only register for one Festival
- Times vary
- Payment is per team, and is non-refundable
- Payment may be by credit card, debit card or other electronic payment (no purchase orders)
- Once a venue is full, it will no longer be available.
- Payment is final and once registered, you may not switch venues.
- After you have registered for a Festival and registration has closed, your event manager will contact you with details, approximately one week before the event.
Official Festival Registration
- Registration and payment transaction is through FIRST in Missouri.
- The team name entered when registering for a Festival is the team name that will be used at the Festival and on any printed materials.
Click and read the above ‘Things to Know Before Registering for an Official Festival’ and ‘Festival Cancellation Policy’
Coach/Team Festival Information links
- Registration and payment transaction is through FIRST in Missouri.
- The team name entered when registering for a Festival is the team name that will be used at the Festival and on any printed materials.
Click and read the above ‘Things to Know Before Registering for an Official Festival’ and ‘Festival Cancellation Policy’
Coach/Team Festival Information links
Coach packet links will be posted here one week prior to each Official Festival
Festival Cancellation Policy
Events for our region are booked and scheduled in advance. Our policy is that no event is ever rescheduled. Event managers have the authority to cancel an event if their facility determines conditions to be unsafe. This policy would apply to inclement weather or any other public safety or health issue. If an event is not cancelled, it is up to the discretion of the parents and coach to determine if they will attend. No refunds will be given in these situations.
World Festival
World Festival is a celebration of the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore season that showcases teams from all over the world. World Festival is held in conjunction with the FIRST Championship. More information from FIRST can be found here.
The FIRST® LEGO® League ExploreWorld Festival is operated by FIRST HQ. Team participation is by invitation from FIRST.
International Open Festivals
FIRST® LEGO® League Explore International Open Festivals are Official Festivals that accept team participation outside of hosting region and outside of North America.
Current International Open Festivals: unknown.
EVENTS INFO
- There are no upcoming events.