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A Global Stem Community

Build More Than Robots

Providing life-changing robotics programs that give Missouri’s young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.

FIRST® Missouri's 

Explore Robotics Programs for Every Age

We have been providing exciting FIRST® programs and events since 2001 when two FIRST Robotics Competition teams began. 
FIRST® robotics programs deliver hands-on STEM education to schools, afterschool programs, and community learning spaces. Each program offers fun, age-appropriate challenges tied to a yearly theme to help build STEM interest and adaptable skills, preparing students for STEM careers and leadership in a tech-driven world.


Children can join any of our four programs based on age or grade level.

Grades: 2 - 4  (ideal for ages 6-10)

FIRST LEGO League Explore

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Grades: 4 - 8  (ideal for ages 10-14)

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

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Grades: 7 - 12 (ideal for ages 13-18)

FIRST Tech Challenge

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Grades: 9-12   (ideal for ages 14-18)

FIRST Robotics Competition

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Sign-up as a Coach/ Start a Team

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Sign-up as a Mentor 

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Sign-Up as a Volunteer(s)

Why FIRST® Missouri Works

The Impact of FIRST® Participants

FIRST robotics programs are more than STEM afterschool programs — and they are way More Than Robots®. FIRST ignites confidence, curiosity, and long-term success. See how hands-on learning today builds tomorrow’s leaders.

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Build a better future with FIRST® Missouri

FIRST® is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. 

Thank you! Your gift to FIRST® Missouri will help students develop STEM skills and life skills through mentor-based robotics programs. FIRST® Missouri is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Voices of the FIRST® Community

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FIRST®  Missouri is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of welcoming, team-based youth robotics programs.

Email: info@firstinmissouri.org

12835 Tammy Kay Dr

Saint Louis, MO 63128

EIN is 85-4204282

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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© 2026 FIRST  in Missouri  For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST). A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 85-4204282)

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