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FIRST & LEGO Education Partnership Update: Message to the Alberta Community

On March 18–19, 2026, FIRST and LEGO® Education announced that their long‑standing global partnership will not be renewed after the 2026–2027 season. You can read the official statements from FIRST and LEGO Education for full details.

For nearly three decades, this partnership has introduced millions of young people to hands‑on STEM learning, teamwork, creativity, and problem‑solving. While this marks a significant transition for the global FIRST LEGO League community, it does not change FIRST Alberta’s commitment to supporting students, educators, and volunteers across our province.

What This Means for Alberta

  • The 2026–2027 FIRST LEGO League season will proceed as planned, and FIRST Alberta is fully prepared to deliver a complete, high‑quality experience for teams across the province.
  • In Alberta, we will continue to operate using the Founder Edition, which has served our community successfully for many years.
  • LEGO Education has confirmed that it will continue supporting SPIKE™ Prime through the 2026–2027 season.
  • FIRST has confirmed that teams will be able to use their SPIKE™ Prime for at least the next three seasons.
  • FIRST has begun developing a new K–8 program to succeed FIRST LEGO League after the partnership concludes. Details will be released by FIRST HQ over the coming months.

Our Commitment to You

FIRST Alberta remains dedicated to:

  • Ensuring a stable and predictable 2026–2027 season for all Alberta teams.
  • Supporting coaches, mentors, and volunteers with clear guidance as updates become available.
  • Advocating for Alberta students to have continuous access to high‑quality STEM programs, regardless of global program changes.
  • Communicating openly and promptly as FIRST HQ releases information about the future K–8 program.

Looking Ahead

Change can bring uncertainty, but it also brings opportunity. FIRST is designing the next generation of K–8 STEM programs, and LEGO Education is preparing its own future competition offerings. Both organizations have expressed their commitment to supporting students, educators, and volunteers during this transition.

FIRST Alberta will continue to:

  • Promote and support all levels of FIRST programs in our province.
  • Provide updates to our community as soon as new information is confirmed.
  • Work closely with our partners, event hosts, and volunteers to ensure Alberta remains a strong and vibrant home for FIRST programs.

Thank you to our teams, coaches, mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and families for your continued dedication to inspiring young people across Alberta. Together, we will navigate this transition and continue building a future where every student can discover their potential through STEM.

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Celebrating a decade of Impact with Dow Canada!

Dow Canada has been a dedicated partner, supporting us not only as a proud sponsor, but by championing our mission through event sponsorships, team mentorship, and countless volunteer hours at our events. Their commitment has helped make FIRST Alberta what it is today and has enabled us to grow tremendously over this past decade. With their continued support over this last decade, we’ve grown stronger, reached more students, and expanded access to hands-on STEM learning across the province. From classrooms to competition fields, their investment has enabled a generation of youth to dream bigger and pursue futures in science, technology, engineering, and math.

From all of us at FIRST Alberta, thank you for your belief in our mission 💖, and for helping us build the future, one student at a time. Check out this video to see our partnership is action.

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FIRST Lego League Summer Camps

Are you looking for a summer camp that involves your youth in Lego Robotics? Here is the list of groups offering summer camps this year.

We don’t have details on when and where from most of these groups, so please see their websites for more details and how to reach them. Check if they are offering just FLL Challenge or both Challenge and Explore camps.

Then, we will see you in September at Brick Roundup for a demo events (Submerged Season challenges)

Calgary:

Maplebots Robotics

C&C Education Foundation

ATAA Robotics

Flying Minds

Edmonton:

Cyber Eagles Robotics Association

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FIRST® Certified Professional Development

STEM Innovation Academy High School, 3636 Research Road NW
Calgary, AB   T2L 1Y1

FIRST LEGO League Challenge (14 hours): Grades 4-8 July 7 – 8, 2025

FIRST Tech Challenge (14 hours): Grades 7-12 July 9 – 10, 2025

FIRST Robotics Competition (8 hours) : Grades 10-12 Introduction July 11, 2025

FIRST Tech Challenge Academy (40 hours): July 21 – 25, 2025

Click here to get more information including program descriptions and cost.

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FIRST Alberta at KDays (Edmonton, July 18-27, 2025)

FIRST Alberta & KDays

FIRST Alberta is excited to be partnering with KDays once again this year! New this year, we will be located in Hall C for the full duration of the festival from July 18th to July 27th from 11 AM to 9 PM every day.

We will feature three main events during KDays, one per programs including a Premier Event for FIRST Tech Challenge.

July 18-20, 2025

July 23-24, 2025

July 25-27, 2025

For more details, please visit our event site.

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Get ready to make a splash! FIRST DIVE is launching September 7 in Alberta!

This year, FIRST students will grow their STEM skills in an unforgettable oceans-inspired robotics season! In the 2024-2025 FIRST DIVE season presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean. Along the way, we will uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans.

Join us in Edmonton or Calgary to kick off the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge season! We will start the day by displaying the SUBMERGE challenge table, followed by the Robot Game Missions Video. At 10AM, it is time to dive INTO THE DEEP  with the official game release video that will be live all around the world for the first time! The day will end with a Q & A session about the new FIRST Tech Challenge season including important changes starting this year and a complete tour of the new field.

It does not matter if you are with a team, a volunteer or simply someone that enjoys FIRST, you are all welcome to join us for the Alberta Kickoff and connect with others that make FIRST, FIRST. You do NOT want to miss this kickoff; it MAY contain WATER!!!

Doors open at 9 on September 7, 2024. Videos start around 9:30.

Edmonton: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (11211 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 4A1)

Calgary: Nelson Mandela High School (45 Saddletowne Cir NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0H5)