FIRST LEGO League Challenge Robotics
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FIRST LEGO League (FLL) gives young students a fun, hands-on way to explore robotics, coding, engineering, and innovation through LEGO®-based challenges. Students work together to design, build, and program robots, solve real-world problems, and put their creativity to the test.
Along the way, they build more than robots—they develop confidence, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and STEM experience that can grow with them for years to come.
Whether your child is completely new to robotics or ready to take on a competition challenge, BayouSTEM has a team where they can learn, create, and belong.
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Grades 6-8 | FLL Challenge Team #65397
Ready to build, code, and compete?
Lotl:Bots is a BayouSTEM-supported FIRST LEGO League Challenge team for students in 6th-8th grade. Team members work together to design and program LEGO® robots, complete exciting missions, develop innovative solutions, and prepare for FLL Challenge competitions.
Students gain hands-on experience with robotics, coding, engineering, teamwork, and creative problem-solving while having fun with other students who are excited about STEM!
Great for: Students who are ready to explore robotics, take on new challenges, and experience STEM competition.
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Grades 6-8 | Girls-Only FLL Challenge Team #73544
A space for girls to build, lead, create, and compete!
Bayou:Bots is BayouSTEM's girls-only FIRST LEGO League Challenge team for students in 6th-8th grade. Team members build and program LEGO® robots, tackle competition missions, develop innovative ideas, and work together to prepare for FLL Challenge competitions.
The team provides a supportive environment where girls can strengthen their STEM skills, confidence, leadership, creativity, and teamwork while connecting with other girls interested in robotics and technology.
Great for: Girls who want to explore STEM, grow their skills, and be part of a supportive competitive robotics team.
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Grades 4-5 | Beginner Robotics Team #73542
Big ideas can start small!
LITTLE introduces students in 4th-5th grade to the basics of robotics and coding in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. Students learn through hands-on LEGO® activities that encourage them to build, experiment, problem-solve, and create while developing the skills they can use in future robotics programs.
No previous robotics or coding experience is needed.
Parent participation is required: A parent or guardian must attend practices with students who participate on this team.
Great for: Beginners who are curious about robots, coding, building, and STEM.
Meet Our Teams
Events
Come Explore Robotics With Us! Interested in joining a BayouSTEM robotics team or simply want to learn more? Check out our upcoming recruitment events, robotics activities, team opportunities, and special events below.
Families can meet our coaches and mentors, learn about our teams, ask questions, and discover which robotics opportunity may be the best fit for their student.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FLL Sponsors
We are proud to announce Bayou Crusaders is entering its season. Your support of our team offers many benefits to the community. Students from the bayou region community will have the chance to learn and develop many new skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In addition to invaluable engineering experiences, our students gain vital skills in leadership, business, public speaking, communication, and teamwork. Through your generosity we are able provide our students with the opportunity to become the leaders in our community and beyond.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please click the button below.
Contact Us
Administrator: Christie Landry
bayoustem@gmail.com
Kilgen Hall, Nicholls State University 207 Madewood Drive, Thibodaux, LA
