Robotics season kicks off

HAYDEN - The University of Idaho Extension will host a season kickoff for youth robotics programs on Thursday at North Idaho Christian School, 251 W. Miles, Hayden, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The informational meeting is free and open to the public.

Information will be provided on the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) for grades four through eight, the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for grades seven to 12 and the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for grades nine to 12.

FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - is a nonprofit started in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen intended to inspire an appreciation of science, technology and engineering.

At the kickoff, youth and adults will have the opportunity to meet others with common interests, discuss starting a team or joining a team and learn about the FLL and FTC games.

For more information about the kickoff, contact Will Boyd at wboyd@uidaho.edu or (208) 885-6299 or visit www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/robotics.