In FIRST ® LEGO® League Explore, teams focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

This year's theme is "UNEARTHED" Archaeology helps us uncover cultural histories through the study of artifacts. The field provides insight into how living beings have interacted with our planet and each other throughout history. It reconstructs the stories of our communities so we can learn from our past. During our archaeology-inspired season, FIRST teams and supporters will use STEM and collaboration skills to unearth new findings about ourselves and our collective communities to help build a better world.

Schedule: 09/15/2025 - 01/26/2026 | M, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: Capitol Heights Elementary School

Introduce young learners to the exciting world of technology with our Mini Robotics and Coding Lessons designed specifically for preschoolers. These beginner-friendly classes help children explore robots, simple programming concepts, and hands-on problem solving in a fun and engaging learning environment.

Our curriculum supports early childhood development by strengthening skills like creativity, logical thinking, teamwork, and fine motor coordination. Through playful activities and age-appropriate tools, kids learn how technology works while boosting their confidence and curiosity.

Whether your child loves building, experimenting, or discovering new things, our robotics and coding lessons provide the perfect foundation for future STEM learning and school readiness. Sign up today to help your preschooler take their first steps into robotics, coding, and a brighter future in tech.

Schedule: 10/01/2025 - 11/19/2025 | W, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Growing Minds Daycare Center

GET READY FOR THE MOST EPIC LEGO ADVENTURE EVER!

BUILD. CODE. CREATE. REPEAT!

• Construct a LEGO CAR and navigate it through a challenging obstacle course using coding commands!
• Bring your imagination to life with code and make your LEGO creations perform cool stunts and animations!
• Solve real-world problems and challenges like a true LEGO engineer!
• Compete in friendly racing challenges and show off your coding skills!
• Build and program robots to complete exciting challenges
• Develop computational thinking and logical reasoning skills

Schedule: 10/02/2025 - 11/20/2025 | TH, 11:00 AM - Noon

Location: Nightwings Gaming Loft

Build Adventure Robots with LEGO Robotics

Give students an unforgettable STEM experience by building adventure robots using LEGO bricks, motors, and sensors. Children will work together in teams to engineer and code exciting robotic models such as soccer goalkeepers, forklifts, cranes, and a merry-go-round. Each day features a brand-new build, encouraging creativity, problem solving, and hands-on learning.

Our robotics program helps young learners develop essential skills in coding, engineering, and teamwork while having fun through interactive challenges and real-world applications of technology. Students get to see their creations come to life through motion and programmed actions, boosting their confidence and curiosity in a supportive learning environment.

Enrollment is exclusively for currently enrolled High Bridge Elementary students. Help your child discover a passion for robotics and STEM through a fun adventure in building, coding, and innovation.

Schedule: 10/13/2025 - 12/01/2025 | M, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: High Bridge Elementary School

Using Minecraft Education Edition, kids will:

• Learn the basics of coding through interactive block-based programming
• Design and build their own worlds with creativity and purpose—constructing everything from dream houses to obstacle courses
• Mod (modify) game elements to make their own tools, mobs, and mini-games—bringing imagination to life with logic and code!

This session builds problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills while introducing computer science concepts in a fun, familiar environment. Whether your child is a Minecraft beginner or a seasoned builder, they'll leave inspired, empowered, and eager to keep creating!

Schedule: 11/13/2025 - 01/22/2026 | TH

Location: Capitol Heights Elementary School

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 09/16/2025 - 12/02/2025 | TU, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Candlewood Elementary School

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 09/24/2025 - 12/03/2025 | W, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Rock Creek Valley Elementary School

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 09/24/2025 - 12/03/2025 | W, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Seven Locks Elementary

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 09/30/2025 - 12/09/2025 | TU, 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM

Location: Lake Seneca Elementary School

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 10/03/2025 - 12/19/2025 | F, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Dr. Sally K Ride Elementary

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 10/23/2025 - 12/11/2025 | TH, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Potomac Elementary School

Coding:

Students are introduced to creative coding and robotics through fun and engaging projects, stories and animations. In this tested & proven curriculum, we help students develop into logical thinkers, problem solvers and creators through creative coding projects using MIT Scratch or Scratch Jr. Students adventure through code as they begin creating animations, games, music, and videos of their super heroes. They also collaborate on projects and share their projects online. This program allows students to develop 21st century skills through the use of technology. No prior coding experience needed.

Robotics:

Students create and code robots, and learn to apply important concepts like light & sound sensors, gears, pulleys, axles and levers etc. Students program and debug in real time applying the concepts learnt in class and then transition into the world of electrical engineering & robotics. Great class for engineers of tomorrow!!

Concepts covered:

• Block Programming
• Motors, Pulleys, and Gears
• Gearing Up & Down
• Sensors – Motion, Tilt, Color & Infrared

Schedule: 10/11/2025 - 12/20/2025 | 11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Location: Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation

FIRST LEGO League Explore is an exciting, hands-on STEM program designed for young innovators. Students explore science, technology, engineering, and math by building and coding LEGO models that solve real-world challenges. Working together as a team, children research a themed mission, design creative solutions, and bring their ideas to life using LEGO robotics.

This program encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and early engineering skills while helping students build confidence through collaboration and presentation. Each team showcases their project and model at a friendly event, celebrating their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving accomplishments.

FLL Explore is the perfect introduction to robotics competitions for young learners who love building, discovering, and trying new ideas. It lays the foundation for future participation in more advanced robotics programs while keeping learning fun, hands-on, and full of imagination.

Schedule: 10/18/2025 - 12/20/2025 | SA, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation