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Playing At Learning serves Northern California through fun,
hands-on projects that encourages science, technology, math or
engineering exploration.

Sparking an interest in math and science is a key to providing economic
life choices for our youth.  We focus on affordable and sustainable activities
related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
Playing At Learning is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation - Summary Report

We are committed to increasing the number of under-served and
under-represented students pursuing STEM degrees.

Upcoming Events



   
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NorCal Jr FIRST LEGO League

 

NorCal FIRST LEGO League

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NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge

 
  Junior FIRST LEGO League extends the FIRST concept of inspiring and celebrating science and technology to small teams of students between the ages of 6 to 9.  
FIRST LEGO League extends the FIRST concept of inspiring and celebrating science and technology to students between the ages of 9 through 14 in a team-based real-world context and through hands-on experience. Annual theme-based challenge has teams building a LEGO robot AND creating a theme-related project.
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is designed for teams of high school students from grades 9-12 typically ages 14-18 and 8th grade students 13 years and older who are prepared to participate in a high school head-to-head competitive program. Teams participate using the accessible and affordable Tetrix robotics kit.
 
 

2011 Team registration is open


Expo season is flexible

 

 

 

2011 Team registration is closed

2012 Team registration opens May

2011 Championship Season! Join us - Events are free & open to the public


 

2011 Team registration is open

2012 Team registration opens May

2011 NorCal Tournament season Nov-Feb


 
 

How to start a team

Questions

 

How to start a team

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How to start a team

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  Scope: In 2011-12: approximately 16,000 students in 5 countries  
Scope: In 2011-12: approximately 195,000 students from 56 countries.
Scope: In 2011-12: approximately 20,000 students from 12 countries .
 
             

Additional FIRST Program: FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
Silicon Valley RegionalSacramento Regional
FRC Kickoff in January - FRC Competitions in March/April

 

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