(Public) FLL Challenge Foundations in Ashburn, Virginia

FLL Challenge Foundations

🤖 Program Overview

An exciting introduction to competitive robotics, the FLL Challenge Foundations program is perfect for students new to FIRST LEGO League. In this program, students will learn core robotics and engineering principles while building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Working in small, instructor-led teams, students will build and program LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robots to complete official FLL missions and develop an innovation project that solves a real-world problem. By the end of the program, students will be ready to take on their first competition!

🎯 What They’ll Learn

• LEGO® robot engineering & attachment design
• Coding and sensor integration using SPIKE Prime
• FLL mission strategy & scoring techniques
• Innovation Project research and presentation
• Team collaboration, time management & iterative problem solving

📅 Program Timeline

• Season Kickoff: August 2025
• Weekly Classes: ~2 hours/week (may increase close to competition for final prep)
• Holiday Breaks: Labor Day Weekend (Aug 30th - Sept 1st, 2025)
• Regional Qualifiers: November 2025
• State Tournament: December 2025 (if qualified)
• World Festival: TBD (if qualified)

💵 Tuition & Payment Options

• Tuition displayed during checkout
• Payment plans available — select monthly billing at registration
• Military Discount: 10% off (email us with valid ID)
• Sibling Discount: 5% off each additional child (automatically applied)

💡 Tuition covers all robotics kits, equipment, and team supplies.

🧳 Travel, meals, lodging, and transportation for competitions are not included.

⚖️ Refund & Commitment Policy

• No refunds once a payment is made
• Students are expected to complete the full season
• If a student drops out mid-season, the full tuition remains due
• No makeup classes or refunds for absences
• Looking for a non-competitive program? 👉 [LINK TO FLL FOUNDATIONS ODIN WISE PROGAMS 2025]

🧳 Travel & Competition Details

• Regional competitions held in Virginia
• State competition hosted in Harrisonburg, VA
• Hotel bookings for travel events will be coordinated by Odin Wise; families will reimburse Odin for all travel related costs.
• Travel-related expenses such as food, gas, and transportation are the responsibility of each family
• Students might need to leave a couple of hours early from school for competition travel
• Advancement to states or worlds will incur additional fees

📋 Policies & Participation Expectations

• All equipment and materials are provided
• Students must attend weekly sessions and competitions
• Parents are responsible for notifying coaches of absences
• Missed work must be completed outside of class time
• No refunds or rescheduling for missed sessions

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Placement

• Teams are formed based on coach and director recommendations
• If you'd like your child placed with a friend or sibling, email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to accommodate
• If your preferred program is full, we’ll do our best to place your child on a team at a nearby location

❓FAQs
What if my child misses a class?
There are no makeups or refunds for missed classes. Students must catch up outside of scheduled team time.

Is travel required?
Yes — most teams will need to travel to their regional and possibly state tournament. Travel is within VA and organized by Odin Wise.

Do we pay extra if our team qualifies for States or Worlds?
Yes. This tuition covers the regular season up to regionals. Additional fees apply for extended training and travel.

How many students are on a team?
Typically 4–8 students per team with one dedicated coach.

When will we know the exact dates of the competition?
TBD — competition organizers announce dates closer to the event. We'll notify families as soon as we receive them.

What does my child need to bring to class?
Just a water bottle and a light snack if needed — please note we are a nut-free program, so all snacks must be nut-free to ensure the safety and comfort of all students.

⏳ Waitlist Policy
If your selected location or program is full, you can join the free waitlist at checkout.
If a spot opens up, you'll automatically receive an email with instructions to register.
If we cannot place your child at your first choice, we’ll do our best to match you with a nearby team.

Email: [email protected] to make changes.