Welcome to FIRST in Vermont

Bringing FIRST Robotics to the Green Mountain State

Want to learn more about any level of FIRST in Vermont ?

Apply for grants for Vermont teams!

Ready to look for a grant to get started?

These funds are intended to support new teams, teams wishing to enhance their sustainability, and teams facing challenging situations. See each application for details!

What is FIRST?

FIRST is teams of kids building sophisticated robots for exciting cooper-tition!

FIRST was founded in 1992, by Dean Kamen and MiT’s Woodie Flowers.

FIRST Students learn:

  • STEM skills: programming, mechanical design, and electronics - STEM career interest!

  • 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