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. |