The Camp Fire FIRST Robotics of Moses Lake is a Camp Fire Program that has a partnership with US FIRST and the local members. ML Robos for short, we strive to uphold the purpose of both Camp Fire USA to “ help youth become the exceptional people they are destined to be, buoyant with potential to do anything they dream of doing” and US FIRST “ to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.” We accomplish this by making it possible for as many local youth as possible to participate in US FIRST’s robotics competitions at the FIRST Lego League level and FIRST Tech Challenge level. In 2013-2014 we had about 25 participants and in 2014-2015 we have 27 participants. Here are details about each level. FIRST Lego League (FLL) is for kids ages 9-14, however with the stress involved we prefer to start kids out at 10 years old. This is competition Robotics, it is hectic and stressful and very time-consuming. We have strict attendance requirements. Between September 1st and mid- January our FLL kids will put in a minimum of 150 hrs. of team work. This does not include field trips, scrimmages and other activities. In our off-season we spend a lot of time on our fundraising activities. Not to mention we have a lot of fun too! FLL usually meets one night a week from 5:30-8pm, currently it’s on Thursdays. ( however, when a team gets behind we will start meeting twice a week) FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is our team for High Schoolers – Grades 9-12. This team has a season that starts around Sept 1st and goes until late January. This is competition Robotics, it is hectic and stressful and very time-consuming. We have strict attendance requirements. Between September 1st and mid- January our kids will put in a minimum of 300 hrs. of team work. This does not include field trips, scrimmages and other activities. In our off-season we spend a lot of time on our fundraising activities. Not to mention we have a lot of fun too! ***Remember FTC team members qualify for up to 19 million in extra college scholarships!!*** FTC usually meets twice a week, one week night from 6pm-830pm and on Saturdays 1030am-300pm, currently Tuesdays and Saturdays. On the Camp Fire NCW side we have the opportunities to do some great fundraising, learning life skills and participating at Camp Zanika Lache to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Each year in the spring we participate in the Camp Fire Candy Sales! During the summer the Moses Lake City Movies and Concerts in the park allow us to man our Concessions Truck and learn about money skills, customer service and how hard it is to support ourselves. We have also started to explore running a concessions booth at the Grant County Fair in August; this was a new adventure in 2014. Many of us try to relax in summer with a week at Camp Fire Camp. Camp Zanika Lache offers us so much fun: watersports, nature, arts & crafts, archery and camp food! We so appreciate being a part of two Fabulous Organizations like Camp Fire NCW and US FIRST!

To have each Team Member "Go Pro", that is pursue their Higher Education goals and have a great career in a STEM Field!