Welcome to FIRST in Vermont
Bringing FIRST Robotics to the Green Mountain State
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Want to learn more about any level of FIRST in Vermont ?
New: Coach Stipends are available for starting new teams in the 2026-2027 Season. Apply here!
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Start a new team
Volunteer at events or as a mentor or coach
Sponsor a team
Contact us here!
What is FIRST?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is teams of kids building sophisticated robots for exciting cooper-tition!
FIRST was founded in 1992, by MiT professor Woodie Flowers. There are three divisions: FIRST Lego League (FLL) for elementary and middle-schoolers, FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for middle school and high school, and the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for high-schoolers.
FIRST Students learn:
STEM skills: programming, mechanical design, and electronics - inspiring STEM career interests!
Team skills: teamwork, communication, project management, finance, and school pride!
Life skills: inclusion, self confidence, ethics, and “gracious professionalism”!
FIRST is for every age!
FIRST builds lasting STEAM outcomes!
Detailed information about this study can be found at http://www.firstinspires.org/impact
FIRST is growing in Vermont!
FIRSTinVT is a non-profit organization dedicated to starting and improving FIRST teams at all program levels by building sustaining relationships between teams and community partners.
Contact Us to:
Start a new team
Connect with teams in your area
Learn about sponsorship opportunities