FLL Challenge Class
A weekly competition-style robot design and programming class for students in grades 3–6 at UP Robotics in Bethesda, MD.
Grades 3–6 · Competition-style learning
FLL Challenge Class is the bridge between weekly robotics projects and a competitive team. Students solve authentic mission-style problems on a challenge field while developing stronger robot design, programming, testing, and strategy skills—without the tournament commitment.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade range | Grades 3–6 |
| Class length | 2 hours, once a week |
| Tuition | $275 every 4 weeks |
| Experience | Some building confidence is helpful, but not required |
| Format | Paired mission work and iterative testing |
What students do
- Analyze missions and choose a practical scoring strategy.
- Design reliable attachments and robot mechanisms.
- Program repeatable movement, sensor behavior, and mission sequences.
- Test under constraints, diagnose failures, and improve consistency.
- Practice the collaboration habits used by competition teams.
Class or team?
Choose this class when your child wants competition-level robot work but cannot yet commit to two weekly practices, tournaments, and a full season. Choose an FLL Challenge Team when your child is ready to add the Innovation Project, judging, team roles, and tournament participation.
Weekly schedule
Choose one recurring time during registration. Omnify shows current availability.
- Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30 pm
- Thursday 4:30 – 6:30 pm
- Saturday 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- Sunday 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Enrollment
Choose an FLL Challenge Class time Compare with an FLL team
Frequently asked questions
Does the class compete at tournaments?
No. Students use competition-style missions and fields, but tournament participation belongs to the team program.
Does my child need to own a robot?
No. UP Robotics provides the robotics platforms and challenge materials used in class.
Can this help my child join a team later?
Yes. The class develops the build, programming, mission, and collaboration skills that make the transition to an FLL team easier.