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 have been happy to bring you the FIRST Chesapeake Chats Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding this season. The 2022 spring season has concluded, but watch for something new in the fall. We appreciate all the speakers, presenters, and our FIRST Chesapeake Chats Sponsor, Newport News Shipbuilding, who made this series possible. Visit our archive for links to the recordings.
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