FIRST Chesapeake uses robots as the vehicle to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based leadership enrichment programs and competitions to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Our mission is to:
FIRST Chesapeake operates under the umbrella of VirginiaFIRST, a registered 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1999. Our programs directly impact over 7,000+ middle and high school students. Each year, 60,000+ individuals attend 20+ robotics competitions in the FIRST Chesapeake District. FIRST Chesapeake also works closely with our local FIRST partners to bring a seamless progression of Pre-K-12 STEM-based programs to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
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6-10 Years Old | 9-14 Years Old | 12-18 Years Old | 14-18 Years Old |
Want to see what a FIRST Chesapeake competition is like and hear from our teams and volunteers? Check out our View From All Sides video
We invite you to get to know some of our volunteers, staff, and board members! Click here to view the profiles!
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