We design and build a really cool robot and compete against other robots in a game that’s different each year! But it’s more than just building a robot – our team operates like a small business. We have different departments that handle everything from marketing and fundraising to mechanical design and electrical work. Even if you have no idea how to hold a wrench, there’s something for you here, and we’ll teach you how!

Because it’s FUN! FIRST is all about having fun while learning, and so are we! Along the way, you can learn technical skills from mechanical and electrical work and computer programming, but you’ll also learn about teamwork, leadership, respect, and integrity.

JC Joules works with engineering and business mentors. During the fall, we have departments that learn about specific things we’ll need when it comes to building the robot and running the team. In early January we learn what this year’s game will be, and from then through mid-February we design and build our robot! During March and April, we travel to competitions and have a great time meeting other teams, checking out all the different robots that have been built, and of course cheering for our robot. Once the competition season is done, we do fun events over the summer and plan for the next year.