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Chesapeake A Global RoboticsCommunityPreparing YoungPeople for theFuture DISCOVER A MENTORBASED TEAM PROGRAMTHAT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN ROBOTS MISSION Were here to provide lifechanging robotics programs that give young people in DC Maryland and Virginiathe skills confidence and resilience to build a betterworld. FIRST inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentorbased programs that build science engineering and technology skills that inspire innovation and that foster wellrounded life capabilities including selfconfidence communication and leadership. FIRST Chesapeake an independent 501c3 nonprofit is the official FIRST Partner Organization for FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge across the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia as well asFIRSTLEGO League Explore in Maryland. OUR PROGRAM Mentor Based Student Centered GRADES 2 8 3893 Students Participating 1793 Mentors FIRST LEGO League participants gain realworld problemsolving experiences through a guided global robotics program helping todays students and teachers build a better future together.