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First Tech Challenge

Youth Programs / Science & S.T.E.M. -
Youth Fall 2025

FIRST Tech Challenge is where students learn to think like engineers

In this exciting program, teams design, build, and code robots to compete in alliance-style matches against other teams. Robots are built using a reusable platform powered by Android technology and can be coded with different levels of Java-based programming to fit students' experience and interests.

Depending on team progress and interest, the group may have the chance to compete in up to two regional competitions with the possibility of advancing to the state championship. Competition dates will be announced later, and the final meeting date may change based on competition schedules, team progress, and coach availability.

Parent participation is an important part of this program

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Map/Locations
Locations
North Middle School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55305
YF25-Team Darth Tator

  Laura Donadio , Samruddhi Kadam

Hopkins North Middle School - North Middle School : 605 Tech Lab
Tue/Thu, Sep 9 - Feb 26
3:25 AM - 5:25 PM

  No Class Sep 23, Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 4, Nov 27, Dec 11, Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 1 & Feb 19

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Grades   6th - 8th
Price: $ 250 00
YF25-Team Midnight Snackers

  John O'Neill , Tyler Hartland

Hopkins North Middle School - North Middle School : 605 Tech Lab
Tue/Thu, Sep 9 - Feb 26
3:25 - 5:25 PM

  No Class Sep 23, Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 4, Nov 27, Dec 11, Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 1 & Feb 19

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Grades   6th - 8th

Full - waiting list

Price: $ 250 00
YF25-Team Technonauts

  Dave Dutcher , Jeff Carriveau

Hopkins North Middle School - North Middle School : Cafeteria (600)
Tue/Thu, Sep 2 - Feb 26
6:00 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Sep 4, Sep 23, Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 4, Nov 27, Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 1 & Feb 19

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Grades   6th - 8th
Price: $ 250 00