A Global Stem Community
Build More Than Robots
Providing life-changing robotics programs that give Missouri’s young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
Explore Robotics Programs for Every Age
We have been providing exciting FIRST® programs and events since 2001 when two FIRST Robotics Competition teams began.
FIRST robotics programs deliver hands-on STEM education to schools, afterschool programs, and community learning spaces. Each program offers fun, age-appropriate challenges tied to a yearly theme to help build STEM interest and adaptable skills, preparing students for STEM careers and leadership in a tech-driven world.
Children can join any of our three programs based on age or grade level. Ages may vary by region.
The Impact of FIRST® on Participants
FIRST robotics programs are more than STEM afterschool programs — and they are way More Than Robots®. FIRST ignites confidence, curiosity, and long-term success. See how hands-on learning today builds tomorrow’s leaders.
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Build a better future
with FIRST® in Missouri
FIRST® is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education.
Thank you! Your gift to FIRST in Missouri will help students develop STEM skills and life skills through mentor-based robotics programs. FIRST in Missouri is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Explore Robotics Programs for Every Age
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Sponsors
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Voices of the FIRST® in Missouri Community
Becoming involved in FIRST has been incredibly rewarding--reaching kids that need this outlet in their life, watching students grow and thrive in team building, coding, and more. It has been incredible meeting so many new people and building friendships as well.
Jennifer - FIRST LEGO League Coach