BROWN COUNTY FIRST ROBOTICS
Brown County FIRST Robotics is more than just robots. We’re a community dedicated to empowering students and building a brighter future through the power of STEM education.
Our Mission:
Inspired by the FIRST organization (firstinspires.org), our mission is to provide accessible, life-changing robotics programs that equip young people in Brown County with the skills, confidence, and resilience to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every student, regardless of background, can discover their potential and build a passion for science and technology.
We embrace Gracious Professionalism ™ and Coopertition ™ in the way we approach our programs. Gracious Professionalism ™ is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. Coopertition ™ fosters innovation by promoting unqualified kindness and respect in the face of intense competition.
At FIRST, Coopertition ™ means that teams help and cooperate with each other, even as they compete. It’s about learning from teammates, teaching others, collaborating with mentors, managing and being managed. Coopertition ™ embodies the spirit of competing while assisting and enabling others whenever possible.
We believe learning should be engaging and enjoyable. We create a positive and supportive environment where students can have fun while developing a lifelong passion for STEM.
Grades K-4
Teams explore real-world problems, learn to design, code, and create unique solutions made with LEGOS.
Grades 4-7
Use LEGO Technic to build and program a robot that completes as many missions as they can in 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Each mission scores points. Teams at this stage must also create an innovation project centered round introducing a solution in the yearly chosen theme.
Grades 7-9
Teams design, build and program robots to compete against other teams. Robots move around the arena and strategize their game play. Robots are powered by Android technology and can be programmed using Blocks, On-Bot Java, or Java. Also teams are encouraged to outreach and promote STEM in their local community.
Grades 9-12
Teams design, program and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and common set of rules to play in a themed head-to-head challenge. Teams also build a brand, develop community partnerships for support, and work to promote STEM in their local community.
