(Public) FLL Challenge Masters in Ashburn, Virginia

FLL Challenge Masters 

🤖 Program Overview
Designed for returning FLL participants or students with prior robotics experience, FLL Challenge Masters takes competition preparation to the next level. This advanced program is ideal for students who are ready for a deeper dive into engineering, coding, and innovation.

Students will work in focused, mentor-led teams to build complex LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robots, fine-tune advanced attachments, and design competitive strategies for real-world challenges. We’ll also introduce Python-based programming and sharpen Innovation Project research and presentation skills.

This program is built for more experienced and committed students — students may be asked to take a basic qualification test, and all must be comfortable with Algebra 1 or above.

🎯 What They’ll Learn

• Advanced LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime engineering
• Robot attachments, sensor optimization & mission timing
• Python & block-based hybrid programming
• Precision scoring & iterative design process
• Real-world problem-solving through Innovation Projects
• Leadership, time management, and tournament professionalism

📅 Program Timeline

• Season Kickoff: August 2025
• Weekly Classes: ~4.5 hours/week (split into two sessions)
• 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 absencesLooking for a non-competitive program? 👉 [LINK TO FLL MASTERS 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.

Does my child need prior experience?
Yes — students should be familiar with basic robotics and must be comfortable with Algebra 1-level math. A basic qualification test may be required.

⏳ 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.