About
High Tech Kids offers FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge. FIRST LEGO League Explore introduces STEM through hands-on exploration and uses teams of 2 to 6 kids. FIRST LEGO League Challenge introduces STEM through real-world challenges and uses teams of 2 to 10 students. FIRST Tech Challenge introduces STEM through industrial standards and uses student teams of 3 to 15.
Programs
- FIRST LEGO League Explore — grades K-4; kids 6 to 10 · Introduces STEM through hands-on exploration. Team-based program for 2-6 kids.
- FIRST LEGO League Challenge — grades 4-8 · Introduces STEM through real-world challenges. Teams of 2-10 students.
- FIRST Tech Challenge — grades 7-12 · Introduces STEM through industrial standards. Student teams of 3-15.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- General schedule: High Tech Kids serves students in kindergarten through 12th-grade.
About the provider
High Tech Kids serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Since its inception in 1999, it has served over 100,000 students across the state. It is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit and works with FIRST as the Minnesota Program Delivery Partner for FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge. It also supports Minnesota teams and volunteers with training, tournament opportunities, volunteer coordination, and community outreach.
Teams must be registered nationally in order to participate locally.
Last updated October 18, 2026.
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