STEM4U fields real FIRST® robotics teams — registered, coached, and building toward the 2026–27 season. Here are the teams taking shape now.
FIRST Tech Challenge
Grades 7–12 · design, build, and code competition robots for the FIRST Chesapeake region.
A new FTC team building toward the FIRST Chesapeake season — engineering, programming, and competition strategy, mentor-led from day one.
Our second FTC team for the 2026–27 season — small roster, real workshop, and hands-on coaching so every builder gets meaningful time on the robot.
FIRST LEGO League
Grades 3–6 · build and code LEGO SPIKE robots and compete across the Virginia–DC region.
Our FIRST LEGO League Challenge team for the 2026–27 season — teamwork, the Innovation Project, and robot missions, guided by experienced coaches.
Our second FIRST LEGO League Challenge team for the 2026–27 season — a small roster and hands-on coaching so every young builder gets real time on robot missions and the Innovation Project.
Spots are limited and teams fill by age and grade. Get on the list and we'll match your child to the right team.
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STEM4U runs FTC & FLL teams for families throughout Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier & Arlington counties — including Ashburn, Aldie, Leesburg, Sterling, South Riding, Brambleton, Stone Ridge, Dulles, Chantilly, Centreville, Herndon, Reston, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, Manassas and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.