Robotics
Participate in a Girl Scout robotics team.
Girl Scouts of Utah offers FIRST robotics teams, which includes Lego League Explore and Lego League Challenge.
Girl Scouts who join a robotics team must be Girl Scouts of Utah members. There is a small fee for the season, which can be paid with Activity Credits or activity scholarships. Teams are tentatively available in three age groups:
- FIRST Lego League Explore (Grades 1-4, ages 6-10) — Girl Scouts build and program a simple machine based on the theme of the year as well as make a poster about research they have done on that topic. Teams show their machine and project at an Expo. A team consists of two coaches and 4-6 girls.
- FIRST Lego League Challenge (Grades 4-8 , ages 9-14) — Girl Scouts build and program a Lego robot to perform challenges based on a theme. They also design and share an engineering project based around the same theme. Teams compete in a regional competition and may move on to the state tournament. A team consists of two coaches and 5-10 girls.
- FIRST Tech Challenge (Grades 7-12, ages 12-18) — Girl Scouts build and program a robot using various parts. They also complete service and education hours in the community. They have a competition and may move on to other tournaments. A team consists of 2 coaches and 5-10 Girl Scouts.
Robotics Team Coaches
Coaches can be any gender but must become a Girl Scouts of Utah member and pass a background check. Coaches do not need to have a STEM background to coach, just a willingness to learn. Some training is provided and a council staff member will provide support. One coach must be certified in CPR/First Aid.
If you have a girl who is interested in a FIRST team or you are interested in coaching, complete the interest survey.
Teams are formed in late summer and early fall based on the location and availability of girls and coaches. Teams run early fall through early winter but may vary based on level and timing of competitions.
Please email questions about FIRST teams to programs@gsutah.org.
