2024-2025 FLL EXPLORE SEASON COSTS

 Rookie Teams typically spend ~$700 and returning teams ~$400.   Overview of items that can be purchased through FIRST.

We have a small number of need-based grant money for teams to support under-served communities with demonstrated financial need.   Grant Application

What? Amount Why? Who do you pay?
Annual FIRST Team registration (individual team) and annual Explore set $125 plus estimated $18 shipping/handling Support FIRST HQ and overall FLL program FIRST
NorCal Official Festival Registration (per event) $220 Support NorCal FLL Explore program and Festival. Includes participation certificates, participation pin, and a team trophy Playing At Learning
[optional] Festival Team Medal $25 each [includes shipping/handling] optional additional team recognition [must be added to registration at time of Festival registration] Playing At Learning
[optional] Festival Participant Trophy $45 each [includes shipping/handling] optional additional team recognition [must be added to registration at time of Festival registration] Playing At Learning
Annual Project / Show Me Poster Materials varies $25 to $100+ Estimated cost for materials needed for the team’s season activites and Show Me Poster. This can vary wildly depending on the team. local or online purchase - could be donated.
First year only: LEGO Spike Essentials kit varies depending on where you purchase. If purchased with your FIRST Team registration, $319.95 plus estimated $15 shipping/handling Your team will need at least 1 LEGO robotics kit. Current model is Spike Essentials which is recommended if you are buying one LEGO Education (or at the time of registering a new team with FIRST)
First year only: Computer. Laptop PC or Mac or iPad or Android tablet varies $200 or more Each team will need access to a computer – either a laptop or tablet. This will be used for programming the robot and possibly additional season activities. Most people have the best experience with a laptop local or online purchase - could be donated. Nonprofits can purchase from techsoup.org
Team Tshirts & Snacks varies $100 or more Each team typically makes a custom Tshirt to highlight any sponsors as well as show off their team spirit. In addition, most teams have snacks/food at most meetings. local or online purchase - could be donated.