FIRST LEGO League Competition Teams

Build. Research. Present. Compete.

At World of Robotics, we prepare students for official FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competitions.
This is not just robotics — it’s engineering, teamwork, public speaking, and real problem solving.

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Ages:

  • FLL Explore

    • 5 - 9 years old

  • FLL Challenge

    • 9 - 14 years old

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Locations:

  • Huntingdon Valley

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Schedule:

  • FLL Explore:

    • Wednesday - 6:30 pm

    • Saturday - 12:30 pm

  • FLL Challenge:

    • Saturday - 2 pm

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Price:

  • March - June

    • $140 per month

    • $100 competition fee

  • August - Competition

    • $180 per month

    • $190 competition fee

    • $30 t-shirt (for new members)

Duration:

  • March - June

    • 90 minutes

  • August - Competition

    • 120 minutes

Our Teams

FIRST LEGO League Explore (Ages 5–9)

Wednesday Team

Team size
4–6 students

Practices
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Registration deadline
September 30

Saturday Team

Team size
4–6 students

Practices
Saturday at 2:00 PM

Registration deadline
October 3

Explore is a guided introduction to robotics and teamwork.
Students work in three major areas:

1) Model Building

  • Build a LEGO model based on the official season theme

  • Use motors and sensors

  • Improve structure and design

2) Coding Basics

  • Learn introductory programming

  • Control motors and movement

  • Understand simple logic and sequences

3) Presentation & Teamwork

  • Research a simple real-world topic

  • Prepare a team poster

  • Present to judges in a friendly environment

  • Practice communication and collaboration

There are no elimination rounds — this program focuses on::

  • Confidence

  • Creativity

  • Public speaking skills

FIRST LEGO League Challenge (Ages 9–14)

Challenge Team

Team size
3–8 students

Practices
Saturdays at 2:00 PM

Registration deadline
September 12

Challenge is a competitive engineering program.
Students work in three major areas:

1) Robot Game

  • Design and build a competition robot

  • Program autonomous missions

  • Test and refine strategy

  • Optimize attachments for different missions

  • Practice timed runs on the official field

2) Innovation Project

  • Research a real-world problem based on the season theme

  • Interview experts

  • Develop and prototype a solution

  • Create presentation materials

  • Present to judges

3) Core Values

  • Practice teamwork and leadership

  • Learn conflict resolution

  • Build responsibility and accountability

  • Develop public speaking skills

Students compete at official regional tournaments and may advance to higher levels.

What Students Learn in Competition Robotics

Our program is built around official FIRST LEGO League standards.
Students train not just to build — but to compete.

🤖 Competitive Robot Engineering

  • Design robots specifically for official FLL missions

  • Build modular attachments for different tasks

  • Optimize structure for speed, precision, and reliability

  • Analyze mechanical efficiency and consistency

💻 Strategic Programming

  • Develop autonomous programs for timed runs

  • Use sensors for accurate navigation

  • Apply advanced logic, conditionals, loops, and calibration

  • Test, measure, and refine performance

📊 Performance Optimization

  • Analyze mission scoring strategy

  • Improve time management during matches

  • Track results and adjust robot design accordingly

  • Practice under competition conditions

🔬 Innovation & Research

  • Research real-world engineering problems

  • Develop practical solutions

  • Prototype ideas

  • Prepare structured presentations for judges

🧠 Engineering Mindset

  • Work under time constraints

  • Solve unexpected technical problems

  • Adapt strategy between rounds

  • Take responsibility within a team

Why Competition Robotics Matters

🎯 Real Goals, Real Standards

Students work toward official regional tournaments with defined scoring systems and judging criteria.

⚙️ Applied Engineering

They experience real engineering workflow: design → test → fail → improve → optimize.

🏆 Competitive Experience

Students learn how to perform under pressure, manage time, and execute strategy during matches.

🚀 Preparation for Advanced STEM

Competition robotics builds a foundation for future engineering, programming, and technical careers.

Who’s Teaching This Class

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    Tatiana Fesenko

  • A woman with blonde hair, wearing earrings and a white top, posing in front of a Christmas wreath with pinecones, red berries, and ribbons.

    Olga Preobrazhenskaya

  • Dima Tikot

FAQs

    • Students must fall within the official FIRST LEGO League age ranges:

      • Explore: Ages 5–9

      • Challenge: Ages 9–14

      No prior competition experience is required, but students should be ready to work in a structured team environment.

    • For Explore — no experience is required.

    • For Challenge — basic LEGO robotics experience is recommended.
      If unsure, we can assess your child and recommend the appropriate level.

    • This is an official FIRST LEGO League competition program.
      Students:

      • Train for regional tournaments

      • Follow official FLL rules and judging criteria

      • Compete in robot performance rounds

      • Present innovation projects to judges

    • This is not a casual LEGO club — it is structured competitive training.

    • Weekly practices (see schedule above)

    • Additional preparation closer to competition season

    • Possible extra sessions before tournaments

    • Competition teams require consistent attendance and commitment.

    • The competition fee covers:

      • Official team registration

      • LEGO competition kit

      • Tournament registration

      • Presentation materials

      • Competition-related expenses

      • Personalized trophies and certificates

    • Practice classes are paid separately.

    • Team T-shirt: $30 (if student does not already have one)

    • Possible travel costs depending on tournament location

    • All other competition-related expenses are included in the participation fee.

    • Preparation begins in March.

      • March–June: Skill development and technical training

      • August–Competition: Intensive mission and project preparation

    • We start early to build strong foundations before the official season begins.

    • Competition teams depend on collaboration.
      Frequent absences affect team progress.

    • We expect consistent attendance throughout the season.

    • Yes. Parents are welcome to attend tournaments and support their team.

    • Yes. Teams that perform well at regional tournaments may advance to higher-level competitions.

    • Teams are formed based on:

      • Age

      • Skill level

      • Commitment

      • Team compatibility

    • We aim to create balanced, high-performing teams.

What Parents Say

  • "This is not just a LEGO class. The kids work hard, test their robots repeatedly, and truly learn how competitions function. We saw major growth in responsibility and teamwork."

    — Aleksey P., parent

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