FIRST Lego League:Challenge
About our Teams
FIRST Lego League (FLL) Teams #60420 and #61136 are the first two FLL teams sponsored by the Broomfield Robotics Club. We were both rookie teams for the ‘23-’24 Masterpiece season. Our teams currently have a total of 24 members in grades 4-7, who all live in Broomfield, Colorado or the surrounding communities. We meet twice a week during the fall, and twice a month during the spring to work on our robot and innovation project. Each year we begin building our season’s robot in August and we compete in November and December. The rest of the year we spend learning new skills, meeting engineers and scientists, and having fun together! New team members are encouraged to join us in the January or July in preparation for our season kick-off at the beginning of August.
Friendly competition is at the heart of FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge, as teams of students in grades 4-8 engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. As part of FLL Challenge, teams also participate in an innovation project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem, which they present to a panel of judges at competition. FLL Students focus intently on the FIRST Core Values of Innovation, Discovery, Impact, Teamwork, Inclusivity and Fun, and they practice these values throughout the year.
What We Do
FAQs
How much does it cost to participate?
Student Fees help cover part of the cost of team and competition registrations, field equipment, robots and equipment. The rest of the cost is paid for through individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships. Fees are due by August 1st for the upcoming year, and payment plans and scholarships are available.
FIRST Lego League Student Fees - $100/1st semester, $50/2nd semester
Please note that transportation is the responsibility of each family. FLL teams do not travel away from the Front Range.
When can I join?
FLL Members can join at the start of each semester (July and January). Please note that the competition takes place entirely in the fall semester, and our focus for the second semester is team building, skill building, and STEM enrichment. If space is available, we may make exceptions for mid-semester starts on a case by case basis.
How do I join?
UPDATE FEBRUARY 1, 2024:
At this time both of our FLL teams are full. We hope to add more students into the program in July of 2024, and are currently recruiting additional mentors to make this possible. Please use the application form to add your name to our waitlist and we will reach out with news as we have it. Thank you for your patience!
Where do you meet?
All meetings are held in our workshop at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church at 1700 10th Avenue in Broomfield, Colorado. Holy Comforter is our generous host, but our team is not religiously oriented, and people of all faith backgrounds are welcome.
When do you meet?
We believe that consistency is an important part of building strong team relationships, so we expect our team members to attend regularly and participate fully. While we are flexible in attendance so that our members can prioritize their health, education and family, we ask that if your student and family cannot commit to regular attendance you discuss this with us prior to committing to the team.
FIRST Lego League Challenge (4th - 7th) Time Commitment:
Team meeting every Monday OR Friday (Depending on which team you’re on) 6:00 - 8:00 pm July - December, then the last Monday or Friday of each month January - April
2 hour Work Sessions every Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm or 3:00-5:00 pm (depending on which team you’re on) August through November, and the first Sunday of the month January - April
Full Day Competition - 1 Scrimmage in October, 1 Saturday tournament in November, and the second Saturday in December if team qualifies for State tournament
Broomfield Robotics Club Annual Celebration the last Sunday in April
Meet the Mentors
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Audrey
FLL Mentor
I graduated from the University of Utah about a year ago with my bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering. After graduating, I moved to Colorado to become an RF engineer and I specialize in designing antennas! While I was in college I attended and eventually coordinated multiple outreach events aimed at getting kids excited about STEM. I love sharing my passion for science and engineering and can’t wait to do that with this year through FLL.
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Julia
FLL Mentor
I am a Software Engineer at Medtronic in Lafayette and love everything robots! I learned about FIRST my senior year of High School, so I wasn't able to participate, but I used that passion as fuel to get involved in my college robotics program. Once I graduated, I started mentoring a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team for high schoolers in my area. Later, I transitioned to mentoring a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team for middle and high school students to expand FIRST programs in my area. Now, I mentor FRC team 1619 Up-a-Creek Robotics in Longmont, CO and am excited to start mentoring for FIRST Lego League (FLL) here in Broomfield as well! I also love volunteering at all the different FIRST events - I've been a Judge and Referee for FLL, a field reset and scorekeeper for FTC, and a field reset, queuer, and scorekeeper for FRC as well. Feel free to ask me anything! I love chatting about robots!
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Joe
FLL Mentor
I’m a fourth generation Colorado native who loves the outdoors as well as many things geeky. I love being a father of two wonderful boys (ages 17 and 11) and have been engaged in their BSA Scouting careers. I’m an electrical engineer and currently work as a Senior RF Engineering Consultant for a variety of radio frequency transmission customers. I’m excited to work with my youngest and other kids to learn about themselves and working with others.
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Jamie
Broomfield STEM Program Coordinator
Jamie has 18 years of experience in non-profit leadership and program management, and a master’s degree in ESL and multicultural education. She is an experienced FTC & FRC mentor, and a veteran FIRST Event Volunteer Coordinator and Tournament Director.
