Victorious Vibes: A Successful FIRST Robotics Competition Season!
We couldn’t be prouder of our two high school FIRST Robotics Competition teams, Team 1716 Redbird Robotics and Team 9578 Player One (pictured below), for their outstanding performance this season! Both teams demonstrated incredible dedication, teamwork, and technical skill as they competed in two regional events.
It was inspiring to witness their progressive success in each round, showcasing their hard work and the power of cooperitition. Their achievements are a testament to the commitment of so many individuals. We extend our deepest gratitude to our invaluable sponsors, whose financial support makes our participation possible. To our dedicated mentors, your guidance, expertise, and countless hours spent with our students are truly appreciated.
In the Community: Sparking Curiosity and Hands-On Learning!
We’ve been busy out and about, connecting with young minds and igniting their passion for STEM! We were thrilled to recently participate in the FOTH Girls in Engineering day and The Einstein Project STEM Family Day.
Across these two fantastic opportunities, we had the pleasure of interacting with over 1200 participants, offering them a chance to get hands-on with building and coding activities. It was inspiring to see the excitement and creativity as kids of all ages explored the fundamentals of robotics. These events are crucial in introducing STEM concepts in a fun and accessible way, and we’re proud to partner with organizations like FOTH and The Einstein Project to bring these experiences to our community. Check out the photos on the last page!
Become a BCFR Mentor: Shape the Future!
Do you have a passion for STEM, enjoy working with young people, or possess skills you’d like to share? Brown County FIRST Robotics is seeking enthusiastic technical and non-technical mentors to help guide and inspire the next generation of creators and innovators. Whether you have expertise in engineering, programming, marketing, project management, or simply a desire to make a difference, your contribution can be invaluable.
Our mentors truly “make the robots go ’round’,” and as our programs continue to grow, we need more dedicated individuals like you to help us reach even more students. If you’re interested in learning more about this rewarding opportunity, please email Melissa Samuels at [email protected].
2025/2026 Season Reveal
On April 19th FIRST dropped the official reveal for the 2025/2026 Season: FIRST® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm.
This upcoming 2025-2026 FIRST season is inspired by archaeology and the ways the field helps us discover how society and technology progress through the ages.
Official program kick off dates are FIRST® LEGO® League: August 5. FIRST® Tech Challenge: September 6 FIRST® Robotics Competition: January 10, 2026
Stay connected with BCFR on our program launch dates and locations, coming soon!
Upcoming Events
- Suamico YMCA Hype Night: Join us on May 16th at the Suamico YMCA for an evening of fun and to learn more about FIRST Robotics. Space for this event is limited. Please visit https://www.greenbayymca.org/locations/suamico/ for more information.
- Brick Fest with FoxLug: Bay Beach Amusement Park July 12th and 13th!
We’re always adding new events to our calendar, so be sure to keep an eye on our website at for the latest updates and opportunities to engage with Brown County FIRST Robotics.
SEE WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO!
