FIRST^® Tech Challenge Class Pack Updates

Hi Friend, 

New year, new resources! Below is some great content for making the most of your FIRST^® Tech Challenge Class Pack. 

FTC Docs

Looking for a one-stop shop for all things technical? FTC Docs is the place for you! Each week a new tech tip is posted for FIRST Tech Challenge robots.

In-Class Competition 

As you work your way through the FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack units, everything will culminate in your classroom competition. Check out the Project Sprint and Competition Unit in Thinkscape for resources on how to facilitate this fun experience. 

Host Your Own Camp

Looking to host a fundraiser this spring or summer? Or maybe use your FIRST Tech Challenge season materials to further student impact in your community? Get ready to run your very own camp! Campers will complete activities using their critical thinking, teamwork, and coding skills. This FIRST^® Camp Guide gives you everything you need to run a week-long STEM camp.

FIRST^® Certified Professional Development 

Sign up for one of our upcoming professional development sessions and grow your knowledge and skills by practicing student elements of the FIRST Tech Challenge program. 

Register for a session or view the full schedule for upcoming dates listed through August 2024.

If you have questions, email firsteducation@firstinspires.org.  

Upcoming In-person Professional Development 

April 15, 16 | George R Brown Convention Center | Houston, Texas 
June 12, 13 | Forest Lake Academy | Orlando, Florida

July 31, August 1 | Davis Middle School | Compton, California

August 26, 27 | NASA STENNIS | Stennis, Mississippi

September 16, 17 | FIRST Headquarters | Manchester, New Hampshire

Upcoming In-person Academy Professional Development

June 10 - 14 | Forest Lake Academy | Orlando, Florida

July 29 - August 2 | Davis Middle School | Compton, California

Upcoming Remote Professional Development 

February 8 & 15 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 
February 17, 18 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 

Class Pack Grant Opportunity for Rookie Teams 

FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack 2023-2024 purchasers based in the United States can apply for a Class Pack grant to cover some of the cost of a corresponding 2023-2024 first-year individual team registration.  

Check out the details and FIRST Class Pack Grant guidelines.

If you were forwarded this email, sign up for upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack blast updates and view previous updates on our website. 

Connect with FIRST

FIRST School Engagement: firstschoolengagement@firstinspires.org  

FIRST Education: firsteducation@firstinspires.org 

FIRST Customer Support: customerservice@firstinspires.org