Start a Team
Bring hands-on STEM learning to your school or community through FIRST. Whether you're an educator, parent, youth organization, or community volunteer, we're here to help you start and sustain a successful team.
Find the Right Program
FIRST offers programs for students from Kindergarten through high school. Explore the options below to find the program that's the best fit for your students.
What You'll Need
You don't need to be an engineer or robotics expert to start a FIRST team. If you have enthusiastic students and someone willing to lead them, we'll help with the rest.
Two Coaches
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A dedicated lead coach to guide and encourage students. A second coach to support.
Students
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A group of curious learners ready to work as a team.
A Meeting Space
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A classroom, library, makerspace, church, basement, garage, or community center have all worked for teams in Kentucky.
KY FIRST Support
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Kentucky FIRST Robotics helps connect new teams with training, grants, mentors, and other resources to reduce barriers to getting started.
Let's Get Started
Tell us about your group.
Complete our Team Interest Form so we can learn about your students, your organization, and your goals.
We'll Connect with You.
Our team will help you choose the right FIRST program and answer your questions.
Launch Your Team
We will guide you through registration and funding and help you prepare for your FIRST season.
Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
You're not in this alone.
Whether you're starting a team at a school, library, community organization, homeschool group, or scouting program, Kentucky FIRST Robotics is here to help!