Currently, our programs support Glastonbury students participating in FIRST programs.
FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, has been inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders since 1989. In 1999, FIRST partnered with LEGO to provide a platform to reach younger children. Be part of a team where all the players can go pro! We offer support for Glastonbury students in two levels of participation:
FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, has been inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders since 1989. In 1999, FIRST partnered with LEGO to provide a platform to reach younger children. Be part of a team where all the players can go pro! We offer support for Glastonbury students in two levels of participation:
FLL Jr. for ages 6-10
Registration will be in the Fall of 2018.
Registration will be in the Fall of 2018.
FLL for ages 9-14
Registration is now closed for this season. Emails with team assignments will be sent before the end of the school year.
Registration is now closed for this season. Emails with team assignments will be sent before the end of the school year.
Currently, G-REC only supports participants in the Glastonbury Program.
You must reside in Glastonbury to participate in G-REC since we receive support from the Glastonbury School System for these programs.
But please remember...
FIRST is a global program, not a Glastonbury program. If your Glastonbury-based child wants to participate but G-REC has already lent out all our equipment for the season or you live in another town, enthusiastic parents can still form a team, register the children directly with FIRST, and purchase your own materials to participate! Please visit firstinspires.org to learn more about these great programs for kids.
The Glastonbury LeGo MaNiAcS explain their project to judges at the 2015 Jr. FLL Expo in Farmington, CT.
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Teams of up to 6 students, ages 6-10 years old, meet weekly for about 8 weeks. Two parent volunteers coach each team through the season. FIRST provides the challenge, the kids provide the solutions! Have fun learning and building with LEGO with your team. Click the rectangle above for more details on FIRST LEGO League Junior.
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FLL competition at Suffield High School in November 2014.
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Students ages 9-14 years old meet twice weekly for about 10 weeks. At least two parent volunteers coach the children in the robot game (building, programming and driving) and the project (researching and presenting). FIRST provides the challenge, the kids provide the solutions! Teams can be up to ten children. Click above for more information on FIRST LEGO League.
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INITIAL FUNDING FOR G-REC WAS PROVIDED BY A GRANT FROM THE GLASTONBURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
GLASTONBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS.
GLASTONBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS.
