FIRST LEGO League season opener is Sept. 2

POST FALLS — It's time to put on those thinking caps and explore the world of LEGO robotics.

The University of Idaho Extension 4-H Robotics and Xanterra FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League will host an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 2 to launch the 2017-18 FIRST LEGO League season.

The event will include a look at the new Hydro Dynamics Challenge as well as information about FIRST LEGO League, a robotics program for youth ages 9-14.

Those attending the event will have the opportunity to meet others with a common interest in robotics, discuss their ideas for meeting this year’s Hydro Dynamics Challenge, learn more about starting or joining a FIRST LEGO League team and take a look at this year’s Robot Game field.

North Idaho’s 2016 and 2017 State Championship team, Xanterra, will lead activities for all ages and share their experiences from FIRST World Festival. They'll be selling hot dogs with chips and a drink for $2.50.

FIRST is a nonprofit organization started in 1989 by Dean Kamen, an accomplished inventor. FIRST inspires an appreciation of science and technology in young people, builds self-confidence, teaches 21st century life skills and motivates youths to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. In Idaho, the FIRST LEGO League program is locally managed by University of Idaho Extension 4-H Robotics.

For information about the FIRST Robotics season opener, contact Jamie Sherman at [email protected] or 208-640-0134, or Robin Baumgartner at [email protected] or 208-364-4603.

The event will be held in the Greensferry Landing Community Center, 2544 E. Ferry Landing, Post Falls. It is free and open to the public.